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US Neither A Beacon of Democracy nor Human Rights Advocator

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US Neither A Beacon of Democracy nor Human Rights Advocator

One of the most shocking and disgusting scenes the world has ever witnessed in recent years was the standing ovation accorded to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by US Congressmen and women when he was invited to speak to the Congress last month. This blatant display of racism and impunity by Continue reading “US Neither A Beacon of Democracy nor Human Rights Advocator” →

Concerned Over Tensions in the Red Sea, Somaliland Asks for Collaborative Solution

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Concerned Over Tensions in the Red Sea, Somaliland Asks for Collaborative Solution

Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced serious concerns over the Red Sea tension, citing its detrimental effects on the regional and global economies. Continue reading “Concerned Over Tensions in the Red Sea, Somaliland Asks for Collaborative Solution” →

Diplomacy Prevents Ecological Disaster in the Red Sea

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Diplomacy Prevents Ecological Disaster in the Red Sea

The U.N. announced the successful offloading of 1.1 million barrels of oil from the derelict Safer supertanker off Yemen’s Red Sea coast, Aug. 11. Following the onset of Yemen’s civil war in 2015, the Safer gradually deteriorated and was left unmaintained, putting it at serious risk of a leak or Continue reading “Diplomacy Prevents Ecological Disaster in the Red Sea” →

Docking US Navy Ships in Berbera, Somaliland, Would Check Houthis’ Red Sea Prey

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Docking US Navy Ships in Berbera, Somaliland, Would Check Houthis' Red Sea Prey

The Houthis, Yemen’s Iran-backed tribal group that seized power in a 2015 insurgency, increasingly preys on Red Sea shipping in and around the Bab el-Mandeb, the maritime chokepoint through which approximately nine percent of the world’s sea-borne petroleum passes. Already, BP and other energy companies are directing shipping away from the Red Sea. Insurance has increased. Oil prices are interlinked, so taking the Red Sea offline impacts global industry and the economy. Some countries will suffer greater impacts, however. Egypt derived $9.4 billion in Suez Canal revenue in fiscal year 2022–23. Continue reading “Docking US Navy Ships in Berbera, Somaliland, Would Check Houthis’ Red Sea Prey” →

While Djibouti is Congested, Somaliland’s Berbera Airport can Aid in Evacuations from Sudan

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While Djibouti is Congested, Somaliland's Berbera Airport can Aid in Evacuations from Sudan

Sudan’s descent into civil war has been rapid. On April 15, 2023, fighting erupted between troops loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah Al Burhan and those aligned with Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, often called Hemetti, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The fighting largely caught the State Department by surprise. Eyewitness accounts speak of significant destruction in and around Khartoum. Continue reading “While Djibouti is Congested, Somaliland’s Berbera Airport can Aid in Evacuations from Sudan” →