Unrest Haiti

According to a report, protests against the haitan prime minister, Ariel Henry resulted in police stations being set on fire, a storming of the airport and the looting or setting on fire of more than twenty other buildings. Reportedly, in 1804 Haiti became the first colonial nation to declare independence, it has experienced political instability for most of its history.

According to the report, Mr Henry who was visiting Kenya to try to establish a multinational force to restore order in Haiti was unable to return as gunmen were trying to take over the airport. Reportedly, thousands of inmates have been freed from two prisons, more than 15,000 people have been displaced in the past week and schools and many hospitals are closed. Reportedly, the president of Guyana said the Caribbean community were unable to reach a compromise between the government and figures in the opposition, private sector and religious organisations.

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announce force to fight jihadists

According to a report, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have announced they will form a joint force to fight jihadist threats, as groups linked to isis and al-qaeda have killed thousands over the past year. A battle between east and west ensued until the countries severed their relationship with France, a strong military presence in the Sahel for eight years, whom some thought were exploitive. According to the report, minusma, the u.n. in Mali also left in December and Russia have taken over, though according to data the situation hasn’t improved.

Reportedly, the countries have left ecowas who imposed but have since lifted sanctions, in favour of dialogue.

Russia pushes forward

According to a report, since taking Avdiivka russians are advancing west, have taken several villages and are attacking in five areas along the frontline. Reportedly, evacuation from frontline areas is compulsory for families with children, a third of the population has left the ukrainian controlled Donetsk region.

According to the report, Russia is using its size, air superiority and ammunition to push forward at a time when western aid is running low or being held up by western politics.

Hostages subject to gang rape

According to a report, a u.n. team said there was evidence that females held in Gaza were subject to gang rape, and there were grounds to deduce that the abuse was still ongoing. Reportedly, the u.n.’s special representative on sexual violence in conflict found information that sexual violence, including cruel and degrading treatment had been committed against the hostages.

Super Tuesday

According to a report, super Tuesday is the biggest day so far in the 2024 race for the u.s. presidency. Reportedly, on Tuesday voters in 15 states and 1 u.s. territory choose candidates for president which should offer a view into the strengths and weaknesses of Joe Biden and Donald Trump; there will be a rematch in November’s general election.

According to the report, party officials known as delegates are awarded to the top candidates, and a certain number of delegates are needed in order to formally anoint the nominee at each parties’ convention. Reportedly, the Donald Trump campaign has estimated that he will win 773 delegates, he currently has 244, and his republican rival, Nikki Haley has 43. According to the report, a minimum of 1,215 are needed to win the republican nomination, 1,968 for democrats.

Negotiations in Cairo

According to a report, u.s. and Qatar mediators are due to reconvene in Cairo on Sunday and a delegate from hamas is expected to attend but Israel won’t send a team because hamas have refused to provide a list of living hostages. Reportedly, expectations of a deal were raised after Israel basically agreed to a framework for a six week ceasefire.

According to a report, a u.s. official said it will be a six week ceasefire starting from today if hamas agree to release vulnerable hostages. Reportedly, a hamas official said a ceasefire will be secured if Israel accepts their demands, but details remain unclear.

News Gaza

According to a report, a delegation from hamas will fly to Cairo on Saturday to meet with egyptian officials and to give hamas’s answer to a proposal worked out in Paris in February, though hamas want humanitarian aid for Gazans, a return of the civilian population to northern Gaza and an israeli withdrawal.

According to a report, the u.s. has carried out its first air drop of aid to Gaza with around 30,000 meals parachuted in from three military planes. Reportedly, the u.s. said the drop was the first of many.

Discredited man has claimed the u.s. president took bribes

According to a report, u.s. republicans have demanded information about a dicredited man whose claims formed the basis of an enquiry into the u.s. president. Reportedly, Alexander Smirnov was charged with giving false statements following a claim that ukrainian oil company, Burisma paid bribes to Hunter Biden and his father. According to the report, in a letter to the fbi director, the chairs of the house, judiciary and oversight committees asked for documents showing how federal agents vetted the information and how much they paid him. Reportedly, the fbi have represented to congress that the confidential human source was credible and known to them for 14 years.

According to the report, republicans who are leading the impeachment enquiry asked for documents relating to the fbi enquiry into the the bribery allegations. Reportedly, the fbi have until March 15 to provide documents concerning any fbi wrongdoing or inaccurate reporting on Mr Smirnov. According to the report, the fbi initially rejected lawmakers’ requests to show documents relating to the claim, arguing it would reveal their confidential source.

Reportedly, Mr Smirnov who was indicted on charges of making a false statement has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial in prison. According to the report, prosecutors have asked that he be held without bail, the justification being alleged extensive contacts with russian intelligence agencies.

Israeli military fires on mob w

According to a report, following an incident in an aid convoy the u.n. said many of the 200 still being treated for injuries suffered gunshot wounds. Reportedly, in the early hours of Thursday people were camped out on a coastal road in an area that had previously been a food distribution point. According to the report, a mob stormed the convoy as it travelled in darkness along the coastal road to Gaza city, bringing it to a halt. Reportedly, hundreds of people descended on the convoy of up to 30 lorries accompanied by the israeli military.

According to the report, a video released by the israeli defence force shows atleast four static lorries with people moving around them and motionless figures lying on the ground. Reportedly, an Al Jazeera video filmed at the rear of the convoy, about half a kilometre south of the Nabulsi roundabout shows people scrambling over lorries, gunshots can be heard. According to the report, the dead and injured were taken to hospital, the interim manager at Al-Awda Hospital said they received 176 injured people, 142 had bullet wounds, the rest are from the stampede and broken limbs.

News Israel Gaza

According to a report, on Wednesday a u.s. official said that the u.s. is considering airdropping aid from military planes into Gaza. Reportedly, the war in Gaza has killed more than 30,000 people, displaced nearly all the population and left gazans on the brink of starvation. Reportedly, acording to data the volume of humanitarian aid fell by half in February compared to January.

It is against orthodox jews’ religion to fight in the army and they are currently exempt from mandatory conscription but according to a report the israeli defence minister has said that orthodox jews must share the military burden. Reportedly, the announcement was welcomed by Benny Gantz, israeli politician and retired army general, but orthodox jews have said the issue could bring down the government.