Renewed offensive in Mali

The u.n. have proposed a renewed effort in as called peace keeping in Mali with the British military reported to be currently training many west African troops, apparently in neighbouring Senegal, Nigeria and perhaps elsewhere. The reason cited is a supposed migration of Syrian militants to the area. Not thought to be substantiated. U.k. officials say they fear overseas attacks. A colonel said to be overseeing military training in Nigeria was reported as saying, there are proven links in recent events between Africa and the u.k. involving the slave and drugs trade and illegal monies etc. Not really believable.

African troops may have little choice in the interests of health and welfare. The worst food crisis since 1945 was reported in Africa last year. Ebola is a bigger fear. According to a report it is currently causing widespread disruption in west Africa. No current figures available.

Murder and intrigue in Hollywood

Protesters outside a Paris concert hall hosting film awards, reportedly carried placards reading, ‘Shame on an industry that protects rapists’. Reference to Roman Polanski whose former charges reportedly included subjecting a thirteen year old girl to anal sex. A subsequent modification to a charge of unlawful sex with a minor as part of a guilty plea bargain might conceivably have been a protective measure for the victim: Polonski later left the U.S. to avoid jail and has since avoided extradition in France and Poland.

The protests on Friday resulted in gendarmes reportedly firing tear gas and keeping protestors from the red carpet. According to the news report a female actress, film director and several others walked out of the ceremony in disgust. Polanski did not attend.

Previously named Raymond Thierry Liebling, Polanski has a Polish and Jewish heritage. He is said to have been fostered under a new identity when his parents were taken off by nazis during the German occupation of Poland. His mother died in Auschwitz. In 1968 Polanski married Sharon Tate. She was murdered along with four friends the following year.

Charles Montgomery who had joined the as called Manson family, reported to be a desert commune and cult, was charged with the murders, along with three female said to be accomplices. The manson family were mainly female who reportedly used psychodelic drugs. There was no real motive apparent for the murders though some members of the group along with leader Charles Manson were said to be wanted for other murders. Notably a similar murder. Details unclear.

According to a trial report it was believed that Charles Manson neither ordered nor took part in the murders, though the girls were charged, and some time later so was Manson. The Manson commune were reportedly convinced that Satan would become reconciled to Christ; described to be coming together at the end of the world to judge humanity.

New legislation does not differentiate

Prime minister of India, Narendra Midi has been criticised because of the new addition to citizenship legislation which appears to omit muslims. The amendment is said to provide Indian citizenship for religious minorities who have fled persecution from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Muslims make up the majority in these countries.

According to demographics there are over 200 million Muslims in India at present. Reportedly more than the thought to be 197 million population of Pakistan; 2017 figures. According to one report, three million muslims live in England, more than any other country outside Saudi Arabia. There was estimated to be 1.1 million Pakistani people living in Britain in 2011, the most substantial diaspora according to the report.

According to one source, the presence of Islam in India was noted prior to the muslim conquests, mainly thought to be along Arab trade routes. The migration to Britain, according to a report began in the 1950’s. Said to compromise mainly of politically disaffected pakistani Sikhs and highly educated migrants said to be from ancient Gujarat. A known to be affluent region, thought to have connected with early european visitors. The reasons for Pakistan and Bangladesh migration may have been due to political conflicts. In 2002, reportedly a thousand muslims were killed in Gujarat.

India has been impoverished by colonialism which may explain the rift between Indians and thought to be western orientated muslims.

The British in Asia

Mahatma Ghandi, born in 1869, who trained as a solicitor in London was reportedly unable to succeed in India under British rule and moved to South Africa, where he reportedly lived for 21 years. On return to India the same prejudice. He became a protestor against land tax and discrimination.

In 1921 he became leader of the as called Indian National Congress, also known as Congress. According to current documentation congress does not recognise Pakistan as a seperate entity. Ghandi protested against untouchability and tried to rebuild friendship.

According to reports, Islamic empires dating back to 1206 lead to religious violence. Discrimination against Hindus was the subject in some historical documents. Clashes between Hindus and Muslims were documented during British empire rule.

Britain were documented to agree to the formation of the muslim state of Pakistan, said to be a solution to religious tensions. Thought to be formerly Bangladesh. Details unclear. Ghandi was very opposed to the separatist ideal which may have worsened relations.

The as called British East India Company, documented to trade in opium, cotton, silk and tea was a major source of world trade according to reports, and the subject of an as called royal charter of Elizabeth I. The British were reported to have defeated Bengali powers in present day Pakistan, and left the company in control of Bengal except for the collecting of as called revenues. The company began to rule large parts of India via said to be private armies.

There are reports of exclusive as described trade deals between India and the British government. Also loans, supposedly to ward off poverty. There followed the as called Seven Years War, an inter-European struggle for colonial control.
The Great Bengal Famine of 1770, and reported later famines during the 18th and 19th Century were believed to be a consequence of the exploitive forced cultivation of opium in place of grain. The company had a terrible reputation for destroying enterprises that may have been lucrative for Indians, on leaving an area. This happened when war broke out elsewhere.

The British were documented as being active in China. Reported to have traded in Indian opium. The surge in opium is believed to have lead to widespread addiction for a thought to be period of forty years. Resulted in two as called opium wars during the 19th Century. The wars and subsequent treaties were said to have weakened the Qing dynasty. British reportedly gained Hong Kong and the trading rights to ports, specifically in Canton and Shanghai.

According to an extensive study, British imperialism wasn’t prevalent in China to the same extent as India and Africa, although Hong Kong is said to remain a significant centre of global finance. According to the report, it’s government still functions in much the same ways as it did under British colonialism.

Syria defends Idlib

Turkey’s offensive in Syria has resulted in clashes with Syrian armed forces in the much sought after Idlib province. The u.s. are reported as saying they are standing by their nato ally. Conclusions drawn is the policing of the as called Sochi agreement, controversial as it earmarks as described radical rebels and separatists, generally thought to be opposers to u.n. plans.

Israel election

Israelis go to the polls on Monday for the third time this year. Demographics show that ethnic groups are becoming more motivated to vote for Blue and White. The last two general elections, in April and September reportedly failed to produce a government, yet a coalition could meet everyone’s needs.

Big budget for white helmets

The as called White Helmets, known to be a British organisation and documented to be operating in parts of Syria and Turkey, who were formed reportedly due to the war in Syria, are said to be operating in Syrian government opposition controlled areas. Not believed to be impartial. The White Helmets were reportedly banned from entering Kurdish controlled areas of Syria.

They are self-named the Syria civil defence. Their activity is reported to be search and rescue and delivery of supplies. Their main source of funding is reportedly from the united kingdom foreign and commonwealth office. According to documentation, between 2014 and 2018 the white helmets received funding of €127 million; the u.s. providing around €33 million.

In June 2018, reportedly the Trump administration released €6.6 million to be shared between the white helmets and the u.n. who say they are impartial.

Name suppression means killer could go free without public’s consent

According to reports, the name of the killer of Grace Millane will continue to be suppressed along with the reason for the suppression. Administrators in New Zealand and other colonies are believed to be ex British army personnel. Could this be a political killing? That is, due to political differences?

Grace’s body was found, reportedly in a suitcase. The word, ‘freedom’ stuck on to her back. This detail has been omitted from more recent reports.

Hosni Muburak dies

Hosni Muburak, former president of Egypt reportedly died in Cairo yesterday. In September 2018 Mubarak appealed corruption charges related to his 30 year term in office.

Yasser Risque, chief editor of the state run Al Akhbar publications was reported as saying he believed it is not improbable that Mubarak’s son Gamal would strike a political deal with the as called Muslim Brotherhood in return for support in a 2022 bid for presidency.

The present president reportedly lead the military overthrow of thought to be elected, Mohammed Morsi. May be an independant. Since then, according to reports thousands of protestors have been jailed and still believed to be in prison.

The Muslim brotherhood was in the news recently as being one of the reasons behind an as described diplomatic crisis between Arabs and other middle eastern states. The brotherhood is known to be supporters of Hamas. Saudi Arabia had distanced itself from Hamas and the Muslim brotherhood, blaming Qatar. This was followed by Egypt severing diplomatic ties with Qatar.

Following last year’s meeting between President Trump and King Salman of Saudi Arabia, there was a reported agreement that the term terrorism includes any group opposed to authoritarianism or occupation. Ethically speaking, the term should refer to the targeting of civilians and other war crimes.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday reportedly gets its name from the placing of ashes on the forehead, traditionally believed to be repentance ashes. The ashes are believed to be prepared from the burning of palms from palm Sunday. It’s significance being palm Sunday, the day Jesus entered Jerusalem was the height of his popularity. Everyone was waving palms. It was only days before his arrest.