Tag: Syria
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Three months after their arrest, Damascus confirms the detention of journalists Eva Maria Michelmann and Ahmed Polad
The two journalists were reportedly caught up during the capture of Raqqa, where they had been researching Islamist networks. While authorities cite security concerns, supporters point to their journalistic work and valid press credentials. The Syrian transitional government officially confirmed…
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FBI provides Germany with huge captured “data treasure” to identify suspected terrorists in Germany
US authorities have passed extensive IS-related data to Germany via the FBI. The Federal Criminal Police Office is now analysing millions of records to identify suspected terrorists in Germany – with dozens of cases already leading to convictions or investigations.…
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Frontex doubled number of “returns” in three years: Warsaw centre handles half of all EU deportations
The EU border agency has further increased its involvement in voluntary and involuntary departures of third-country nationals. Frontex provides specialised operational staff and apps for this purpose. The EU border agency Frontex has almost doubled the number of “returns” it…
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Armed drones in Rojava: Activists support Kurdish units with donations for unmanned systems
For a long time, the Turkish military held air supremacy in Kurdistan with drones. However, more and more systems are being shot down. Now Kurdish militias are arming themselves. Activists from the USA, Europe, and Rojava are helping. As the…