(2021-10-19). Russian Warplanes Back In Syria's Idlib, Targeting Militants' Hideouts. southfront.org 
(2021-10-19). Turkish-Backed Syrian National Army Announces Merge Of 6 Militant Factions. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 18th, the Azm operations room of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) announced the merge of 6 of the factions under its leadership. | The factions include: | Jabhat al-Shamiyah | Jaysh al-Islam | Glory Corps | Firqat 51 | Sultan Malik Shah | Liwa al-Salam | They are becoming part of the 3rd Legion, which is part of the 3rd Corps. | A 3rd Legion already exists inside SNA, but this one is apparently separate from it, and some of the "original" 3rd Legion factions are also in…
(2021-10-19). Military Situation In Syria On October 19, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 18, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 11 times: 5 — in Idlib province, 5 — in Latakia province, 5 — in Aleppo province | On October 18, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Tal Tamar | On October 19, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in al-Barah area | On October 19, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SAA positions in the 46th regi…
(2021-10-19). Leopoldo López will Sue Calderón Berti — Monómerosgate. orinocotribune.com The fugitive from Venezuelan justice, Leopoldo López, announced that he will sue Humberto Calderón Berti, also a prominent opposition politician, for "slander and unfounded attacks." López issued the statement after Calderón Berti—who served as the supposed ambassador to Colombia of the former deputy and would-be usurper Juan Guaidó—held López responsible for the problems faced by the multi-million dollar petrochemical corporation Monómeros, belonging to the Venezuelan state. | During an interview, López said that he made the decision to file a criminal complaint in Spain against Calderón Berti, accus…
(2021-10-19). As Sirhan and Hinckley Prepare to Walk Free, Why is Ruchell Magee Still in Prison? counterpunch.org On June 5, 1968, Sirhan Sirhan approached Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, brother of former president John F. Kennedy, just after midnight at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. He then pulled a gun and shot Kennedy in the head and upper body at close range. On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. walked up
(2021-10-19). PKK Struggles To Stay On Its Feet; Draws From PJAK's Pool Of Fighters. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by The last three years have proven to be difficult years for the PKK. As Turkey has started operation after operation, increased its permanent military presence in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and has managed to expel PKK fighters from several of its camps in North-Iraq. Analysis of data sets concerning PKK fatalities, media announcements of the PKK, and statistics provided by a Kurdish human rights research institute, show a changing trend: PKK is drawing from PJAK's pool of f…
(2021-10-18). Bellingcat Funded by US and UK Intelligence Contractors that Aided Extremists in Syria. orinocotribune.com 
By Kit Klarenberg — Oct 9, 2021 | Supposedly "independent" website Bellingcat raked in money from scandal-ridden Western intelligence firms that wreaked havoc — and reaped massive profits — in Syria. | Since its launch in July 2014, the self-styled open-source investigations website Bellingcat has cemented itself as a darling of mainstream Western media, with its dives into alleged Syrian government
(2021-10-18). Lebanon: Nasrallah says Hezbollah 'never been stronger'. middleeasteye.net 
Lebanon: Nasrallah says Hezbollah 'never been stronger' | Hezbollah chief says group has 100,000 fighters and blames last week's killing of seven people on the Lebanese Forces party | Mon, 10/18/2021 – 21: 05 | Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah delivers a televised speech from an undisclosed location on 18 October 2021 (AFP) | Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said on Monday that the group has n…
(2021-10-18). Hezbollah Leader Declares Group Has 100,000 'Trained & Experienced' Fighters – Report. sputniknews.com Tensions have been high in Lebanon, where, in addition to an already difficult economic situation, armed clashes took place on Thursday during protests over the lengthy probe into the Beirut port blast. The gunfight in Lebanon's capital last week has evoked memories of the country's bloodiest period, the 1975-90 civil war.
(2021-10-18). UNHCR chief urges better support for 13 million 'exhausted' and displaced Syrians. news.un.org UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has urged greater international support for the more than 13 million Syrians who've been displaced in the past 10 years.
(2021-10-18). Syrian Army Launched Combing Operation In Al-Karak, In Eastern Daraa (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian-sponsored reconciliation process is spreading in the eastern countryside of Syria's Daraa province. On October 18th, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has launched a combing operation in another village in the region. | In early hours, the SAA units started combing the village of al-Karak and its outskirts within the settlement agreement reached between the Syrian government and local rebels."The army units on Monday morning started the combing and search operations in al-Karak village and its environs in a step paving the way for the return of the service institutions to pract…
(2021-10-18). Turkey's Greater Ambitions Are Threat To Peace And National Sovereignty In Central Asia And Beyond. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe ideas of Pan-Turkism and "Great Turan" mask a Neo-Ottoman agenda | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts. | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems to be testing the waters for yet another military push into Syria, as he stated October 11 referring to Kurdish-controlled Tell Rifaat, a city in northwestern Syria. Turkish forces and their proxies have also controlled the northern Syrian city of Afrin since 2018. It seems Ankara seeks to further annex and to "turkify" an even larger chunk of the rebel areas of Northern Syria: it has backed T…
(2021-10-18). Military Situation In Syria On October 18, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 17, clashes between YPG and Turkish-backed forces were reported south of Azaz | Five SDF members were killed by Turkey in the Operation Peace Spring area in northern Syria, according to the Turkish Ministry of Defense | On October 17, SAA entered the towns of Al-Ghariya Al-Sharqiya, Al-Ghariya Al-Gharbiya and Khirbet Ghazalah in accordance to the reconciliation agreements with rebels | On October 17, US Army carried out a military patrol near Tal Tamar…
(2021-10-18). Syria war: UN-backed negotiations on Syrian constitution begin in Geneva. middleeasteye.net 
Syria war: UN-backed negotiations on Syrian constitution begin in Geneva | Representatives of the Syrian government, opposition and civil society begin talks to rewrite constitution | Mon, 10/18/2021 – 13: 01 | Geir Pedersen, the UN special envoy for Syria, attending the fifth round of the Syrian Constitutional Committee session on 29 January 2021 at the UN offices in Geneva, Switzerland (…
(2021-10-18). In Video: Another SAA Artillery Convoy Moved Towards Syria's Aleppo. southfront.org 
(2021-10-18). 10 Key Facts About The Arbitrary Extradition Of Ambassador Saab. telesurenglish.net During the weekend, evidencing its submission to the wishes of the United States, the Cape Verde government extradited Venezuela's Special Envoy Alex Saab without waiting for all the legal processes to be completed as required by the laws of this African country. The main facts showing the arbitrariness of Cape Verde's proceedings are summarized below. | RELATED: | 1). On June 12, 2020, Alex Saab was detained by the Interpo…
(2021-10-18). Juliana Marino: "The Cuban Revolution is Trying to Find Within Itself the Keys to Advance in Freedom, Equality and Prosperity Through its Socialist Model." libya360.wordpress.com Alejo Brignole The country where security forces violently repress social protests and kill people, especially blacks, with their knees on their necks, and which considers itself imbued with the moral authority to question other nations, their democracy and their freedom, continues to test the island and its history of dignity. The former Argentine ambassador to…
(2021-10-18). Ambassador: NATO heavyweights Turkey, U.S. need to coordinate management of Greater Eurasia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Time for Turkish-US rapprochement, says envoy The transatlantic alliance is being tested with recent developments in the Middle East, North Africa, Black Sea basin, and Asia, and it is time for rapprochement between Turkey and U.S., according to Turkey's ambassador to Washington [Hasan Murat Mercan]. "…transitioning transatlantic security priorities to an era of great power …
