Today's Top Reports
Cape Verde
Pirates attack tanker off the coast of Cape Verde
Last Friday morning, ten men armed with AK-47 rifles boarded and robbed a Turkish-flag commercial tanker southwest of Nova Sintra, Cape Verde. The pirates reportedly damaged the communication equipment, took control of the bridge, and tied up all crew members. The attackers looted the tanker's cash and some assets before deboarding and departing. After two hours, the crew broke free and repaired some damaged equipment. No injuries were reported, and the tanker continued on its journey. This event took place on 05/20/2024.
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Israel
ICC calls for arrest warrants for Israeli leaders
In an unprecedented move, the International Criminal Court chief prosecutor, Karim Kahn, has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The charges include causing extermination, starvation as a method of war, and deliberately targeting civilians. Kahn is also seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohammad Deif, and Ismail Haniyeh, charging them with extermination, murder, hostage taking, rape, and sexual assault in detention. This event took place on 05/20/2024.
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New Caledonia
New Caledonia separatists refuse to abandon roadblocks
Despite Some 600 heavily armed French police and paramilitaries having neutralized at least 76 New Caledonia separatist roadblocks between the capital Noumea and La Tontouta International Airport, the separatists continue roadblocks in other parts of the archipelago. The separatist's continued actions have paralyzed much of the country and halted commercial air traffic. After seven nights of riots, six people have been killed and hundreds of others wounded. This event took place on 05/20/2024.
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Sudan
RSF artillery attack kills civilians in Omdurman, Sudanese army bombs oil refineries in Khartoum
The situation in Sudan is escalating, with reports of civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. According to Sudanese activists, 11 civilians were killed in Omdurman on Saturday due to artillery shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF, in turn, accused the Sudanese army of bombing the Khartoum oil refinery with explosive barrels, causing significant damage. This event took place on 05/20/2024.
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Thailand
Explosions reported in Narathiwat
Deadly explosions were reported in Narathiwat, resulting in one volunteer being killed and nine others injured. The explosions took place during a peace workshop between the rebel group BRN and Thai officials in Malaysia. The workshop aimed to create a framework for ceasing violence in the deep South. The explosions occurred in the Sukhirin and Cho Airong districts, and investigations are ongoing. This event took place on 05/20/2024.
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Below are all 62 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
