ARAC Global Security Curated Headlines over the Weekend 6/6/2022

 

The Early Edition      Monday, June 6, 2022                                                                                                                                      Be sure to visit www.justsecurity.org throughout the day for the latest analysis from the Just Security team.  And now with the news: Sign up for Today on Just Security, a daily email with all of that day’s posts. The email will be delivered at the end of the business day ET, Monday-Friday. Subscribe here.   RUSSIA, UKRAINE - FIGHTING Russian missiles struck Kyiv for the first time in five weeks on Sunday. The strikes shattered a sense of relative safety that had settled over the capital in May, following a month without Russian strikes. At least five strikes were reported by local media and the city’s mayor reported one injury. Before Sunday, the last missile strike in Kyiv had been on April 29, during a visit by the U.N. secretary general, António Guterres. Valerie Hopkins reports for the New York Times. Ukrainian forces recaptured half of the key eastern city of Severodonetsk, according to local officials today. As recently as Friday, Russia had taken control of 70% of the city, the control of which is crucial to Russia’s strategy in the Donbas. The incremental Ukrainian success comes as Russia is unable to deploy its artillery superiority in the close-quarters combat in the city streets. However, in the statement released today, Sergiy Gaiday, the governor of the Luhansk region, warned that the situation in the city had "worsened a little" again. The Telegraph reports.  Putin threatened to hit new targets if the U.S. sends long-range missiles to Ukraine. In a statement released Sunday, Putin also downplayed the recent announcement from President Biden that the U.S. would send short-range missiles to Ukraine as “nothing new.” The warning comes despite the fact that Biden has not offered longer-range weapons and is not expected to do so. Biden also has insisted that Ukraine not use shorter-range weapons systems to attack Russia within its borders. Julian Duplain, Kim Bellware, David Walker and Akilah Johnson report for the Washington Post.  Russia has increased its use of air power in support of troops fighting in the Donbas, according to a British intelligence report released on Saturday. The fighting is concentrated in the battle over control of the crucial eastern city of Severodonetsk. “The combined use of air and artillery strikes has been a key factor in Russia’s recent tactical successes in the region,” the report said. It noted that the increased use of unguided munitions has “almost certainly” caused civilian casualties. Matthew Mpoke Bigg reports for the New York Times.  A Russian general was killed in the east of Ukraine, according to Russian state media. The death of Major General Roman Kutuzov was announced on Sunday, but state media declined to release precisely where he had been killed. His death adds to a string of high-ranking military casualties sustained by Moscow. Reuters reports.  RUSSIA, UKRAINE - GLOBAL RESPONSE Britain will send long-range weapons to Ukraine despite heightened Russian threats, the U.K. defense secretary announced today. Ukraine will receive three M270 multiple-launch rocket systems, according to the BBC. The decision was made in conjunction with the U.S.’s move to send advanced artillery. Like the U.S., the U.K. has insisted that Ukraine promise to not use the systems to strike Russian territory. Adam Durbin reports for the BBC.  Ukraine rejected Macron’s pleas to not ‘humiliate’ Putin. In an interview published Friday, French President Macron said that while Putin had made a “historic mistake” and was isolated, he should be allowed to save face and that humiliating him will close diplomatic paths to ending the war. On Saturday, the Ukrainian foreign minister rebuffed Macron, arguing that lives would be saved and peace restored if nations focused “on how to put Russia in its place.” Alan Yuhas reports for the New York Times.  Putin met with the chair of the African Union on Friday to discuss the export of grain from Ukraine. The shortages have caused a deterioration in the food situation across Africa  and the African Union head, President Macky Sall of Senegal, said the grain should be freed up. The meeting was also significant for Putin, who seemingly gained a new ally when Sall called on the West to lift some of its sanctions in order to release the grain. Elian Peltier reports for the New York Times.  Millions of Ukrainian refugees may stay in the E.U., according to an E.U. official. 7 million people have fled Ukraine into its four neighboring E.U. states who have all opened their borders without question to Ukrainian refugees. It is “a very generous offer, far beyond the classical asylum protections,” Margaritis Schinas, Vice President of the European Commission, said. However, while Schinas said he  expects the majority to return to their homeland after the fighting is over, he anticipates that “at least 2.5 million to 3 million people will stay.” Ishaan Tharoor provides analysis for the Washington Post.  RUSSIA, UKRAINE - U.S. RESPONSE The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited Stockholm on Saturday in a show of support for the nation’s NATO bid. The U.S. is also planning to launch a broad naval exercise in the Baltic Sea with Sweden, Finland, and 13 NATO countries, a sign of a growing partnership as Stockholm and Helsinki apply to join the military alliance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The visit to Sweden came one day after Chairman Mark Milley visited Helsinki. Dan Lamothe reports for the Washington Post. Russia is seeking to profit from stolen Ukrainian grain, U.S. diplomats warn. In mid-May, U.S. diplomats warned 14 mostly African nations that Russian cargo vessels were leaving ports near Ukraine laden with what a State Department cable described as “stolen Ukrainian grain.” This comes after Ukraine has been unable to export its grain, triggering a global shortage and worsening food crises around the world. Declan Walsh and Valerie Hopkins report for the New York Times.  Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned U.S. media chiefs in Moscow to inform them of new restrictions. The meeting, set to take place today, will announce tough measures in response to U.S. restrictions against Russian media. “If the work of the Russian media - operators and journalists - is not normalized in the United States, the most stringent measures will inevitably follow,” Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday. Reuters reports.  U.S. intelligence agencies have begun a review of where its analysis was wrong in Ukraine. Though the agencies accurately predicted that Russia would in fact invade Ukraine, they underestimated the will of the Ukrainian government and armed forces, thinking Kyiv would fall within days under the immense Russian pressure. Nomaan Merchant and Matthew Lee report for AP. DOMESTIC DEVELOPMENTS Former CIA Director Gina Haspel oversaw torture at black sites abroad, according to new testimony. James E. Mitchell, a psychologist who helped develop the agency’s interrogation program, testified that the chief of base in Thailand, whom he referred to as Z9A in accordance with court rules, watched while he and a teammate subjected Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri to “enhanced interrogation” that included waterboarding at the black site. Z9A is the code name used in court for Haspel. During her confirmation hearing to become director of the CIA in 2018, Senator Dianne Feinstein asked her if she had overseen the interrogations of al-Nashiri, to which Haspel declined to answer, saying it was part of her classified career.  Carol Rosenberg and Julian E. Barnes report for the New York Times.  Key senators said on Sunday that there is growing support for bipartisan gun legislation. However, no deal has been finalized and the talks are set to continue for a few more days as negotiators seek sufficient Republican support in the Senate. Should an agreement come together, it is certain to fall well short of the parameters that President Biden laid out in a White House address on Thursday, when he called for renewing the federal assault weapons ban that expired in 2004, as well as significantly expanding federal background checks for gun buyers and removing the firearms industry’s immunity from lawsuits. Mike DeBonis reports for the Washington Post.  Texas Republican donors urged Congress to enact gun control measures on Sunday. In an open letter published in The Dallas Morning News, major Republican donors, including supporters of Governor Greg Abbot, voiced their support for congressional action in the wake of the Uvalde Elementary School shooting. The letter, which has more than 250 signatories, calls on Congress to expand background checks and raise the age to purchase a gun to 21. Eleanor Klibanoff reports for the Dallas Morning News. JAN. 6 ATTACK  January 6 attacks were part of an “extremely well organized conspiracy” to overturn the election, Congresswoman Cheney said yesterday. Cheney said that the conspiracy was “extremely broad” and organized by then-President Donald Trump and his allies. She further added that the attack on the U.S. Capitol was just one instance of an “ongoing threat” to democracy. Cheney’s remarks come days before the committee begins prime-time, televised hearings throughout June. Amy B. Wang reports for the Washington Post.  Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro has been indicted on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress in connection with Jan. 6 hearings. Navarro was indicted after he refused to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Justice Department announced Friday. In the same announcement, however, the DOJ revealed that it would not prosecute two other high ranking aides who had been referred for contempt: former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and communications chief Daniel Scavino Jr.  Spencer S. Hsu and Jacqueline Alemany report for the Washington Post.  OTHER U.S. RELATIONS South Korea and the U.S. launched missiles today in response to North Korean weapons testing. On Sunday, North Korea tested its short range ballistic missiles in their 18th test of the year. The U.S. and South Korean response of launching eight missiles off the east coast of South Korea is a demonstration of "the capability and readiness to carry out precision strikes" against the source of North Korea's missile launches or the command and support centers, South Korea's Yonhap news agency cited the South Korean military as saying. Jack Kim and Soo-Hyang Choi report for Reuters.  The U.S. will exclude Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua from the Summit of the Americas. The Biden administration made the final decision despite threats from Mexico’s president to skip the gathering unless all countries in the Western Hemisphere were invited. U.S. officials determined that concerns about human rights and lack of democracy in the three countries weighed too heavily against inviting them to the gathering this week. Matt Spetalnick and Dave Graham report for Reuters.  Two delegations from Saudi Arabia plan to visit the U.S. this month as relations improve. The visit comes as the two nations are laying the ground for an eventual visit by President Biden to the Kingdom. The first delegation is expected to visit Washington on June 15 and will be led by Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid bin Abdullah al-Qasabi. The second, led by Investment Minister Khaled Al-Falih, is planned for the end of the month, two officials said. Aziz El Yaakoubi reports for Reuters.  OTHER GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS Al-Qaeda has found a haven in Afghanistan, according to a new U.N. report based on intelligence supplied by member states. In Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, the terrorist organization has  “increased freedom of action” with the potential of launching new long-distance attacks in coming years, the report says. Jason Burke reports for the Guardian.  Israel has developed a laser weapon capable of intercepting rockets, mortar shells, drones and anti-tank missiles in flight. It has taken two decades of research and experimentation and hundreds of millions of dollars of investment to develop the weapon. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett described the new tool as a “strategic game changer.” He has pledged “to surround Israel with a laser wall.” Isabel Kershner reports for the New York Times.  The death of another senior Iranian officer last week comes amidst heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, which previously has targeted Iranian officials. There are conflicting reports as to how Colonel Ali Esmaelzadeh died in his home in Tehran last week with reports that he fell from a balcony, committed suicide or was killed. His death comes just one week after another high-ranking officer in the same unit, Colonel Sayad Khodayee, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Tehran. Israel told its American counterparts that it was responsible for the death of Khodayee, who was a commander in the Quds Force — the powerful unit within the Guards responsible for operations outside Iran’s borders. Farnaz Fassihi and Ronen Bergman report for the New York Times.  Dozens are believed to be dead after an attack in a church in Nigeria yesterday. The assailants attacked a catholic church in the southwest of the country.  It was the deadliest attack on a church in Nigeria in years, and brought the kind of violence usually seen in the country’s north to a relatively peaceful area of Africa’s most populous nation. As of Sunday night, nobody had claimed responsibility for the attack. Ben Ezeamalu and Elian Peltier report for the New York Times.   COVID-19 COVID-19 has infected over 84.44 million people and has now killed over 1.01 million people in the United States, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Globally, there have been over 530.742 million confirmed coronavirus cases and over 6.29 million deaths. Sergio Hernandez, Sean O’Key, Amanda Watts, Byron Manley and Henrik Pettersson report for CNN. A map and analysis of the vaccine rollout across the U.S. is available at the New York Times. A map and analysis of all confirmed cases of the virus in the U.S. is available at the New York Times. U.S. and worldwide maps tracking the spread of the pandemic are available at the Washington Post. A state-by-state guide to lockdown measures and reopenings is provided by the New York Times.   ICYMI: Yesterday on Just Security US Military Support to the Saudi-Led Coalition in Yemen Amid Civilian Toll: Mapping the Connections By Priyanka Motapathy and Tony Wilson Answering the Supreme Court’s Call for Guidance on the Alien Tort Statute By William S. Dodge and Oona Hathaway Copyright © 2022 Just Security Follow Just Security on Twitter or Facebook

United Nations Security Daily update ⋅ June 6, 2022
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	Protecting civilians from explosive weapons in conflict: 5 things you should know - UN News UN News - the United Nations Peace and Security ... The United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross and NGOs across the globe have published numerous studies ... Flag as irrelevant
	UN Security Council urges armed groups in DR Congo to lay down arms The Rahnuma Daily United Nations, June 4 (IANS) The UN Security Council has urged all domestic armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to lay ... Flag as irrelevant
	UNSC to hold another meeting over Russian war in Ukraine - Ukrinform Ukrinform On Monday, June 6, the United Nations Security Council will hold another briefing on the situation of Ukraine. — Ukrinform. Flag as irrelevant
	The situation in Central Africa and the activities of the United Nations Regional Office ... - ReliefWeb ReliefWeb English UN Document on Cameroon and 12 other countries about ... It provides an assessment of the major political and security trends in Central ... Flag as irrelevant
	Welcome for Yemen truce extension - Vatican News Vatican News In New York, members of the United Nations Security Council ... ... Now, the UN hopes that the peace could be translated into a lasting ceasefire ... Flag as irrelevant
	UN extends searches for illegal arms on high seas off Libya | | AW - The Arab Weekly The Arab Weekly UNITED NATIONS –. The UN Security Council approved a resolution Friday extending the authorisation for countries and regional organisations to ... Flag as irrelevant
	North Korea test-fires salvo of short-range missiles | AP News AP News Discussing the launches with his national security officials, ... Experts say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's brinkmanship is aimed at forcing ... Flag as irrelevant
	UN expert says excessive force against Sudan protesters 'unacceptable' - Africanews Africanews Adama Dieng says the excessive use of force by Sudan's joint security forces against anti-coup protesters is "simply unacceptable", one day after ... Flag as irrelevant
	President Biden Statement on the UN-Mediated Truce Extension in Yemen U.S. Embassy in Egypt Our friends can rely on the United States as the security partner of choice. By U.S. Mission Egypt | 5 June, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases. Flag as irrelevant
	What are War Crimes? Could Putin Be Prosecuted for Them? - The Washington Post The Washington Post To avoid that conflict of interest, the United Nations Security Council created independent, international tribunals to prosecute atrocities in ... Flag as irrelevant

Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 05/06/2022

This daily newsletter provides an overview of the natural disasters that happened in the last 24 hours and response measures for ongoing disasters. GDACS currently covers earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones, volcanic eruptions, floods and droughts. The color coding (red, orange, green) is related to the estimated humanitarian impact of the event.

Disaster events in the last 24 hours

GDACS detected the following potential disasters. For up-to-date media coverage, latest maps and ReliefWeb content related to these disasters, please go to GDACS homepage.

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	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Argentina 05/06/2022 06:12 UTC, 720 thousand in 100km.
	On 6/5/2022 6:12:23 AM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 720 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:111.37km) in United Kingdom 05/06/2022 01:53 UTC, 13.6 million in 100km.
	On 6/5/2022 1:53:16 AM, an earthquake occurred in United Kingdom potentially affecting 13.6 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:111.37km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in Canada 04/06/2022 23:59 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.
	On 6/4/2022 11:59:13 PM, an earthquake occurred in Canada potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:105km) in United Kingdom 04/06/2022 23:38 UTC, 12.9 million in 100km.
	On 6/4/2022 11:38:12 PM, an earthquake occurred in United Kingdom potentially affecting 12.9 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:105km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:60.51km) in Southeast Of Honshu, Japan 04/06/2022 18:48 UTC, 9 thousand in 100km.
	On 6/4/2022 6:48:41 PM, an earthquake occurred in Southeast Of Honshu, Japan potentially affecting 9 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:60.51km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:200.1km) in Afghanistan 04/06/2022 13:59 UTC, 1.3 million in 100km.
	On 6/4/2022 1:59:04 PM, an earthquake occurred in Afghanistan potentially affecting 1.3 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:200.1km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.4M, Depth:10km) in West Of Macquarie Island 04/06/2022 13:17 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
	On 6/4/2022 1:17:48 PM, an earthquake occurred in West Of Macquarie Island potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.4M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:237km) in Tonga Islands 04/06/2022 13:07 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
	On 6/4/2022 1:07:25 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:237km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:54.92km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 04/06/2022 09:47 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
	On 6/4/2022 9:47:26 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Sandwich Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:54.92km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:536.55km) in South Of Fiji Islands 04/06/2022 08:12 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
	On 6/4/2022 8:12:04 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Fiji Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:536.55km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:142.27km) in Peru 04/06/2022 06:48 UTC, 190 thousand in 100km.
	On 6/4/2022 6:48:34 AM, an earthquake occurred in Peru potentially affecting 190 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:142.27km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:46.57km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 04/06/2022 02:59 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
	On 6/4/2022 2:59:29 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Sandwich Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:46.57km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Gulf Of California 04/06/2022 01:39 UTC, 20 thousand in 100km.
	On 6/4/2022 1:39:00 AM, an earthquake occurred in Gulf Of California potentially affecting 20 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km.

DAILY FLASH

Mali - Brutal killing of humanitarian workers in Kayes region (ECHO FLASH 3 Jun 12:13:50 PM)

• On 1 June 2022, staff members of the Red Cross Movement were attacked by an armed group when back from a field visit to Kayes. Two members were killed during this attack and one member survived but is deeply shocked while a member from Afrique Verte was killed in the same area but in a different attack. 
• So far in 2022 there were around 60 incidents against humanitarian workers. Violence against civilians has reached its highest level since the beginning of the crisis (assaults, robberies, kidnappings, intimidation, looting of premises, physical violence, murders, etc.).
• During the first quarter 2022, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) recorded a sharp increase in violations and abuses of human rights and international humanitarian law with 812 cases (151% increase on previous quarter). Violence caused an increase of 324% in civilians deaths.
• Attacks on humanitarian actors further narrow the already constrained humanitarian access directly impacting their capacity to deliver assistance to 7.5 million Malians in need.
• DG ECHO joins the UN and ICRC in calling for an end of attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers.

Yemen – Migration (ECHO FLASH 3 Jun 12:13:50 PM)

• At least 27,800 migrants have crossed from the Horn of Africa (HoA) to war-torn Yemen during the first 5 months of 2022, surpassing the estimated 27,700 migrants that arrived in the whole of 2021.
• The migration route from the HoA towards the Arabian Peninsula is the single most important migration route in this region, with migrants hoping to cross the border into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), where they expect to find employment. It has been reported however that over 1,000 migrants, including women and children, have been injured or killed by in deliberate and targeted attacks near the border in 2022, preventing migrants to cross into KSA.
• Due to the route being blocked in Yemen, over 40,000 migrants are estimated to be stranded in Yemen out of the estimated 190,000 migrants in need of assistance. DG ECHO partners support this extremely vulnerable group with food, health and protection assistance.

China - Earthquake (ECHO FLASH 3 Jun 12:13:50 PM)

• An earthquake of 5.9 M (6.1 M as reported by the Government of Sichuan Province) at a depth of 10 km occurred in Lushan County (central Sichuan Province, southwestern China) on 1 June at 9.00 UTC (17.00 local time). The epicentre was located 45 km north of Yaan City (the most affected as reported by media) and 102 km west-southwest of Chengdu City, both in Sichuan Province. 
• USGS PAGER estimates that up to 94,000 people were exposed to strong shaking.
• According to the media reports, at least four people have died, 41 have been injured, more than 13,000 affected, and 135 houses were severely damaged.
• National authorities deployed emergency teams over the affected area. 

Philippines - Flash floods (ECHO FLASH 3 Jun 12:13:50 PM)

• On 29 May, heavy rainfall hit the Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato Provinces (south-western Mindanao Island), causing widespread flash floods and resulting in displacements and damage.
• According to the Department of Socal Welfare and Development (DSWD-DROMIC), as of 1 June, 430 people have been evacuated in four evacuation centres, and 5,960 affected.
• On 3-4 June, moderate rain is expected over most parts of the country, including Mindanao.

Guyana - Floods (ECHO FLASH 3 Jun 12:13:50 PM)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting northern and southern Guyana (in particular Mahaica-Berbice, Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Regions) over the past two week, causing floods and rivers overflow (particularly the Rupununi, and Berbice Rivers) that have resulted in evacuations and damage.
• Media report, as of 3 June, around 100 evacuated and approximately 500 affected people across the Lethem City area (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). In addition, media also report three evacuated and 37 affected families across Kwakwani City area (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice).
• Over the next 24 hours, more rainfall is forecast over the whole Country, with locally heavy rainfall over northern coastal areas.

Guatemala - Volcanic eruption (ECHO FLASH 3 Jun 12:13:50 PM)

• On 1 June, the National Coordination for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) reports an increased activity in the Volcán de Fuego located on the borders of Chimaltenango, Escuintla and Sacatepéquez Departments (central-western Guatemala).
• The ash column reached up to 4,700 meters above sea level and the ash moved northeast towards the Department of Sacatepéquez and the metropolitan area of Guatemala City.
• CONRED is constantly monitoring the situation and recommended people nearby the volcano to follow the local response plan (including the evacuation routes and the meeting points) in case of emergency.

Costa Rica - Floods and landslides (ECHO FLASH 3 Jun 12:13:50 PM)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting most of Costa Rica since early May, causing widespread floods and triggering several landslides that have resulted in evacuations and damage.
• WHO PAHO reports, as of 2 June, around 400 floods and landslide events during May. Moreover, the same source also reports more than 200 affected families, nearly 20 evacuated people in four shelters, and 35 destroyed houses across 18 Cantons due to 73 floods events and 20 landslide events, considering the period of 1-2 June.
• Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is forecast over the whole Costa Rica.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours reported by national services (ECHO FLASH 3 Jun 12:13:50 PM)

• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and the upper Dnieper rivers.

N/A (ECHO FLASH 3 Jun 12:13:50 PM)

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	DR Congo Daily update ⋅ June 6, 2022
	NEWS
	DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of backing rebels - France 24 France 24 Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said Sunday there was "no doubt" that Rwanda was backing a rebellion on their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rwanda-DR Congo tension threatening regional integration's nascent gains The East African In the past week, tension has continued to rise in the Great Lakes, after DRC accused Rwanda of supporting the M23, a Congolese Tutsi grouping who ... Flag as irrelevant
	UN Security Council urges armed groups in DR Congo to lay down arms The Rahnuma Daily United Nations, June 4 (IANS) The UN Security Council has urged all domestic armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to lay ... Flag as irrelevant
	DR Congo launches investigations after dead fish wash up on Lake Kivu - CGTN Africa CGTN Africa Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have temporarily suspended fishing in a part of Lake Kivu in Minova, South Kivu province, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rwanda-DR Congo row: Tensions rise again in the Great Lakes - Daily Monitor Daily Monitor When DR Congo was admitted to the East African Community three months ago, I wrote an analysis in Sunday Monitor in which I expressed skepticism. Flag as irrelevant
	Belgian king, in shadow of colonial past, to visit DR Congo - The Sun daily The Sun daily BRUSSELS: Belgium's King Philippe(pix)on Tuesday begins a historic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a region cruelly exploited by his ... Flag as irrelevant
	EAC chief plays down on-going clashes in eastern DR Congo - The Citizen The Citizen Residents leave the Kibati and Kibumba villages with their belongings and livestock following FARDC (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of ... Flag as irrelevant
	DR Congo: 'Yadda gahawa ta sauya rayuwata baki ɗaya' - BBC News Hausa BBC Wasu daga cikin 'yayan gahawa masu inganci a duniya daga wani tsibiri da ke Jamhuriyar Dimokradiyyar Kongo ne ake samar da su, inda tsoffin ... Flag as irrelevant
	Uganda Delegation in Goma City for 2nd Leg of Uganda-DRC Business Summit SoftPower News A Ugandan business delegation on Saturday arrived in Goma city, North Kivu Province in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for the second leg ... Flag as irrelevant
	Congo ombudsman says millions lost at state mining firm - YouTube YouTube Belgian king, in shadow of brutal colonial past, to visit DR Congo. africanews. africanews. •. 16K views 1 day ago. Flag as irrelevant

Terrorism Daily update ⋅ June 6, 2022
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	Issue of terrorism non-negotiable for Türkiye: Altun - TRT World TRT World "Extraditing terrorists to Türkiye and preventing terrorist organisations from operating on Swedish soil are our sine qua non", said the country's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist arrested in J&K's Kishtwar - Deccan Herald Deccan Herald A Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist, who had been active for the last six years, was arrested in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official ...
	Finland's spy chief surprised at lack of Russian reprisals over Nato bid | Financial Times Financial Times It's clearly a terrorist organisation. We take terrorism seriously.” He dismissed the “guesthouse” claim, however. “We are not a safe haven for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pope laments terrorist attack on Catholic Church in Nigeria - Vatican News Vatican News Pope laments terrorist attack on Catholic Church in Nigeria. Pope Francis expresses his condolences for the victims of a terror attack on a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Many Feared Dead As Terrorists Attack Church In Ondo - HumAngle Media HumAngle Media HumAngle gathered the terrorists attacked St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, in Owo Local Government Area of the state when Sunday ... Flag as irrelevant
	J&K: 'Hybrid Terrorism', a new challenge for security agencies? | Zee News - India.com Zee News - India.com A new era of terrorism has started in Jammu and Kashmir. On the lines of 1990, once again, Kashmiri Pandits and citizens coming from other states ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist held in Kishtwar - Tribune India Tribune India The police today arrested a hardcore terrorist of the banned outfit, ... Active since 2016, accused of reviving terrorism in Jammu, says ADGP. Flag as irrelevant
	Break The Wave: Palestinian Terrorism Suspect Arrested - I24NEWS i24NEWS Israeli forces arrested a Palestinian suspected of involvement in terrorist activities on Saturday night in the West Bank, the Israeli army said. Flag as irrelevant
	7 terrorists killed in North Waziristan, Bannu IBOs: ISPR - Pakistan - DAWN.COM Dawn The terrorists were actively involved in terror activities against security forces, says ISPR. Flag as irrelevant
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	Terrorism and Cryptocurrency: Industry Perspectives - House Homeland Security Committee House Homeland Security Committee Terrorism and Cryptocurrency: Industry Perspectives · Gurvais Grigg, Global Public Sector Chief Technology Officer, Chainalysis · Kristin Smith, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Essentials of Terrorism | Online Resources - SAGE edge SAGE edge - Sage Publications Author Gus Martin introduces readers to the modern landscape of terrorism, discusses terrorist environments (domestic, international, religious, etc.) ... Flag as irrelevant

Extremism Daily update ⋅ June 6, 2022
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	Online pro-gun extremism: 'Cool for active shooter stuff' - Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times As Americans reel from mass shootings, law enforcement officials and experts on extremism are taking more notice of the online space devoted to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Examining the warning signs of online extremism targeting young people - YouTube YouTube After the racist rampage that killed 10 Black people in Buffalo last month, the shooter admitted he had been radicalized online. Flag as irrelevant

South Sudan Daily update ⋅ June 6, 2022
	NEWS
	"There is growing public anxiety, frustration and despair" - RJMEC - Sudan Tribune Sudan Tribune The Interim chairperson also expressed “serious concerns” over the continuous occupation of civilian centers by South Sudan army (SSPDF) and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gambia 1-0 South Sudan - Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Group Stage - Sports Mole Sports Mole Full coverage of Gambia vs South Sudan game on Saturday 4th of June at 16:00 including match guide, data analysis, probability analysis, ... Flag as irrelevant
	UN expert condemns continued killing of protesters, urges to end bloody repression Sudan Tribune South Sudan says crisis in Sudan affected Abyei Joint Oversight Committee. 28 May 2022. Popular This Week. U.S.'s Phee travels to Khartoum ahead of ... Flag as irrelevant
	US's Phee travels to Khartoum ahead of Sudan's dialogue process Sudan Tribune U.S.'s Phee travels to Khartoum ahead of Sudan's dialogue process ... an intra-Sudanese dialogue to restore a civilian-led transition in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gambia/South Sudan: Scorpions Take Gambia to Victory in First Afcon23 Qualifier - allAfrica.com allAfrica.com South Sudan, which has never qualified for the continental showpiece, is hoping to make it to the tournament despite the defeat on Saturday night. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kaizer Chiefs offered six-goal winger from South Sudan The South African “Indications are that Valentino Yuel, a South-Sudanese winger who is in the final month of his expiring contract with Newcastle Jets in the Australia ... Flag as irrelevant
	Radisson make South Sudan hotel debut - TOPHOTELNEWS TOPHOTELNEWS Entry to South Sudan. Radisson Blu Hotel, Juba is now welcoming its first guests in the fast-growing capital and largest city of South Sudan, Juba, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The award-winning African documentary project that goes inside the lives of migrants The Conversation ... is just the start of the journey for documentaries like The Last Shelter (Mali), No U-Turn (Nigeria) and No Simple Way Home (South Sudan). Flag as irrelevant
	Scorpions take Gambia to victory in first AFCON23 qualifier - RFI RFI South Sudan, which has never qualified for the continental showpiece, is hoping to make it to the tournament despite the defeat on Saturday night. “ ... Flag as irrelevant
	Trouble ahead as food crisis pits locals against refugees - Daily Monitor Daily Monitor They fled the insurgency in their native South Sudan in 2017. With each passing day, Ms Duite, 33, worries about the future of her children. Flag as irrelevant
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	Humanitarian Grand Challenge - Facebook Facebook In #SouthSudan, The Rainmaker Enterprise have implemented a solar-powered water system, providing clean water for consumption and agricultural use ... Flag as irrelevant

Somalia Daily update ⋅ June 6, 2022
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	Possibilities For Progress In Post-Election Somalia - The Organization for World Peace The Organization for World Peace James Swan, the U.N. Secretary General's Special Representative for Somalia, said that he would “like to congratulate the newly-elected President ... Flag as irrelevant
	UN warns of increased risk of famine in Somalia amid acute food insecurity_china.org.cn China.org Severe drought is putting some areas in central and southern Somalia at an increased risk of famine as acute food insecurity, malnutrition and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The U.S. is bombing Somalia, again - Task & Purpose Task & Purpose Drone strikes in Somalia had steadily risen over the last decade, particularly under the Trump administration, peaking in 2019 with 61 incidents, ... Flag as irrelevant
	COVID-19 Situation Report - Somalia Issue 116 (22 - 28 May 2022) - ReliefWeb ReliefWeb English Situation Report on Somalia about Health and Epidemic; published on 5 Jun 2022 by Govt. Somalia and WHO. Flag as irrelevant
	"The drought has brought despair. I don't know what will become of us": Families on the ... Save the Children Somalia's crippling drought, the worst in at least 40 years, has forced more than half a million people to abandon their homes in search of food ... Flag as irrelevant
	Somalia's Worst Drought Crisis, Tackling Climate Change In the Gambia + More Stories YouTube Somalia's Worst Drought Crisis, Tackling Climate Change In the Gambia + More Stories | Eco Africa. 505 views505 views. Jun 5, 2022. Flag as irrelevant
	Kenyan police officers wounded in roadside blast near Somalia border - Garowe Online Garowe Online Kenyan police officers wounded in roadside blast near Somalia border ... GARISSA, Kenya -- Three police officers were wounded on Sunday when the vehicle ... Flag as irrelevant
	Qatar Charity opens health centre in Somalia - Gulftimes Gulf Times Qatar Charity (QC) has opened a health centre in Bosaso, a city in Somalia's Puntland state. The facility is expected to benefit more than 10000 ... Flag as irrelevant
	3 Kenyan police officers wounded in roadside blast in border region - ANI News ANI News ... when the vehicle they were traveling in ran over an improvised explosive device in Garissa, a county in northeast Kenya that borders Somalia. Flag as irrelevant
	Five al-Shabab militants killed in airstrike - News Ghana News Ghana Somalia and partner forces are expected to increase military raids into territories formerly controlled by al-Shabab after U.S. President Joe ... Flag as irrelevant
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	Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Twitter: "The Federal Government of #Somalia is pleased to ... twitter.com The Federal Government of #Somalia is pleased to announce the release of three hundred and forty-eight displaced #Somali nationals who have been ... Flag as irrelevant

Islamic State Daily update ⋅ June 6, 2022
	NEWS
	Syria army should use air defences against Turkish invasion, U.S.-backed SDF says | Reuters Reuters Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters gather during an offensive against Islamic State militants in northern Raqqa province, Syria February 8, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Death Toll in Iran Building Collapse Rises to at Least 38 voanews.com ... the Islamic Republic." The death toll in a catastrophic tower collapse in southwestern Iran rose to at least 38 on Sunday, state TV reported, ... Flag as irrelevant
	What's the connection between Islam and extremism? - ASPI Strategist ASPI Strategist The rise of various ideologically linked violent-extremist networks and groups—including al-Qaeda, Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Security concerns leave Afghan evacuees stuck in Balkan camp | AP News AP News ... the journey to the United States has stalled, and perhaps ended, ... UN: Taliban faces threat from Islamic State, new resistance ... Flag as irrelevant
	Timor-Leste Signs Four Cooperation Agreements With China - The Diplomat The Diplomat His inauguration speech also praised the United States for its role in the development ... Taliban Faces Threat From Islamic State, New Resistance ... Flag as irrelevant
	Taliban refutes UN report on Afghanistan's security situation - The Statesman The Statesman The existence of the Islamic State (IS), Al Qaeda, and “many other terrorist groups and fighters on Afghan soil,” according to a UN assessment, ... Flag as irrelevant

THE WEEKLY RUNDOWN RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL SHAPE THE COMING WEEK

KEY DEVELOPMENTS WE'RE TRACKING

The Summit of the Americas. The United States will host the leaders of the member states of the Organization of American States on June 6-10 in Los Angeles. The summit's agenda will focus on coordinating a regionwide response to high migration flows and developing deeper trade ties. Several regional presidents, including Honduras' Xiomara Castro and Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, have refused to commit to attending, arguing that all countries should be invited. (Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela were not.) Subsequent delays in setting the summit agenda could extend into the week, limiting any progress emerging from the meeting.

Pakistan unveils its budget. Pakistan's government is expected to unveil its budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year June 10. The budget will probably include tax reform and spending cuts including reductions in various subsidies as Islamabad seeks to resume access to the International Monetary Fund's Extended Fund Facility of $6 billion signed in 2019. The government has started reducing fuel subsidies, passing the cost on to consumers to meet IMF demands for fiscal consolidation. This could generate social unrest, since cutting fuel and electricity subsidies will put upward pressure on inflation — which in May 2022 stood at 13%, Pakistan's highest rate in the last two years.

Nigeria's ruling party picks its presidential candidate. Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress will begin its three-day primary convention June 6, and who will emerge as its presidential nominee remains unclear. Bola Tinubu, the former governor of the southern state of Lagos, appears to have the upper hand. But Nigeria's main opposition party selected former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a northerner, in its primary last month, putting more pressure on the APC to select a northern candidate. Such a move would, however, break Nigeria's long-standing tradition of rotating power between the north and south. President Muhammadu Buhari has decided on a preferred successor, but has not revealed his pick. Buhari's supporters have reportedly pressed for former President Goodluck Jonathan to be the APC candidate. Abubakar's widespread recognition throughout Nigeria means that the APC may indeed push for a figure with similar nationwide name recognition.

The IAEA Board of Governors meets. The International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors will meet June 6 in Vienna to discuss its Annual Report for 2021 and specific concerns related to North Korea, Syria, Ukraine and Iran. The meeting comes amid frozen nuclear negotiations over the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as the United States and Iran continue to demand concessions and talks drag on. According to a draft resolution circulating in the media, the United States, France, the United Kingdom and Germany have urged the IAEA to put more pressure on Iran in the Board of Governors' meeting to answer the agency's unanswered questions on uranium traces at undeclared nuclear sites. The IAEA's current perspective on Iran's nuclear program will provide significant insights into the talks' chances.

Daily issue Monday 6 June 2022

IN FOCUS

SAUDI ARABIA _ _  UNITED ARAB EMIRATES _ _  QATAR _ _   Gulf nations fall back on trading giants for food security     Faced with a tense food situation and the lukewarm success of their agricultural projects in Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar have fallen back on commodities traders such as Louis Dreyfus and Olam. They are also using the traders' Dubai-based teams to help Egypt and other friendly nations struggling.  [...]

EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA

RUNNING STORY _ _  KENYA _ _  POLITICS _ _   Odinga and Ruto look to polls to guide election strategy   In the run-up to the general election, rival polling institutes and media outlets are churning out figures and predictions that are sometimes at odds with each other. These statistics are being scrutinised closely by the political parties to inform their campaign choices.  [...]      RUNNING STORY _ _  SOUTH AFRICA _ _  POLITICS _ _   ANC pushing to curb party funding law's transparency clauses   For over a year now political parties have been required to publish the names of their donors under the new Political Party Funding Act. The African National Congress, however, is uncomfortable with disclosing its supporters and plans to revise the law.  [...]

CENTRAL AND WEST AFRICA

RUNNING STORY _ _  MALI _ _  DIPLOMACY _ _   MINUSMA on the lookout for more attack helicopters   Weakened by serious shortfalls in its air capabilities, the staff of the UN mission in Mali is looking for countries that could provide it with helicopters, with Italy and the Netherlands in its sights.  [...]      CONGO _ _  POLITICS _ _   Finance Minister Andely under fire amid battle over oil revenues   Roger Rigobert Andely, the pointman in Congo for the IMF, is under pressure from powerful regime figures against the backdrop of a battle for control of financial and oil revenues. His detractors also point out that he has hired family members to work at his ministry.  [...]      SENEGAL _ _  BUSINESS _ _   Dakar beefs up security on its brand new train line   Anticipating problems on its new Dakar-Diamniadio railway, Senegal has decided to reinforce security along the line. Both an elite team of gendarmes and private companies have been called in.  [...]      GABON _ _  POLITICS _ _   Laccruche's court case makes regime's praetorian guard uneasy   Cases against Ali Bongo's ex-chief of staff's chauffeur and aide de camp is creating waves within the Garde républicaine, which handles security for the president and his staff. The two men have been accused of doing things that have, over the years, become part of the unit's job.  [...]

NORTH AFRICA

MOROCCO _ _  BUSINESS _ _   I24 News begins low-key operations after splashy launch   The party to mark the arrival of telecoms magnate Patrick Drahi's Israeli news channel I24 News got Moroccan high society's movers and shakers involved. For the time being, however, its operation in Morocco is small-scale.  [...]

OIL & GAS

ALGERIA _ _  STATE STRATEGY _ _   Cepsa and Hakkar and Sonatrach still at daggers drawn   The Spanish oil group Cepsa has racked up a number of disputes with the Algerian state company Sonatrach, which Cepsa's new leadership is now hoping to put behind it.  [...]

MINING SECTOR

DRC _ _  POLITICS _ _   Fortescue has eyes on Dan Gertler's former iron ore project   Australian Fortescue is developing a hydroelectric project for Kinshasa and has its sights set on an iron ore deposit owned until recently by Dan Gertler.  [...]      NAMIBIA _ _  SUPPLY CHAIN _ _   Tycoon Titus Nakuumba taps into Namibian minerals ambitions   The project for a new mining warehouse in the port city of Walvis Bay, led by businessman Titus Nakuumba, is about to be given the go-ahead. Windhoek is seeking to establish its ports as an alternative to its South African neighbour.  [...]

Discover our subscription offers  WEST AFRICA _ _  02/06/2022 _ _   Swiss NGO Coginta facilitates deployment of Delair drones against Boko Haram   The military contingents of Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon deployed within the Multinational Joint Task Force are to receive a dozen intelligence-gathering drones from the French firm Delair. The project is being overseen by Coginta, an NGO active in supporting security initiatives in West Africa.  [...]      RUNNING STORY _ _  MALI _ _  UKRAINE _ _  31/05/2022 _ _   MINUSMA put out as Kyiv recalls its helicopters   To counter Russia's invasion, Ukraine has requisitioned six choppers deployed with the UN's peacekeeping mission in Mali, compromising the force's operational capacity.  [...]      UNITED STATES _ _  KENYA _ _  31/05/2022 _ _   US revives its request to Nairobi to launch drone strikes from Kenya   American President Joe Biden is keen to strengthen US military presence in the Horn of Africa, which is still plagued with attacks by Al-Shabaab. The long postponed proposal of launching strikes from Kenyan territory is now back on the table.  [...]      KENYA _ _  30/05/2022 _ _   Germany's Grob reinforces new Kenya Air Force training centre   Kenya's new Aviation Centre of Excellence will begin training helicopter pilots and hopes to train military and civil air pilots throughout East Africa in the near future.  [...]

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GOVERNMENT INTELLIGENCE

RUSSIA _ _  UKRAINE _ _  YEMEN _ _   The Intelligence Gazette: BND in Kyiv, Patrushev in Tatarstan, GUR, Yemen   Appointments, reforms and key issues: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community. This week, we hone in on Kyiv, Tatarstan and Yemen.  [...]      SYRIA _ _   Iranian Pasdaran's Syria plans jeopardised by threat of Turkish intervention   Tehran was counting on Russia's engagement in Ukraine to gain ground in Syria, but its plans have been thrown off course by Turkey's threat of further military engagement in Syria, which has also prevented Russia from withdrawing.  [...]      RUSSIA _ _   Before shakeups, Kremlin hawks engage in power game with siloviki   Former president Dmitry Medvedev as well as Viasheslav Volodin and Andrei Turchak are hoping to profit from the war in Ukraine and the confrontation with the West to climb the ladder in the Russian regime.  [...]      UNITED KINGDOM _ _   Future lead on counter-disinformation CDU bolsters technical capabilities   The UK's Counter Disinformation Unit, part of the DCMS, will soon be equipped with a digital platform using artificial intelligence. With the support of the private sector, it is set to become the leader in countering information offensives from foreign states.  [...]

INTERNATIONAL DEALMAKING

UNITED STATES _ _  FRANCE _ _   Paris orders kamikaze drones from Washington   The DGA, France's military procurement agency, is poised to order 82 Switchblade loitering munitions from the US company AeroVironment.  [...]

CORPORATE INTELLIGENCE

TURKEY _ _   Armed security: Sadat's decline is benefiting Ekol Security   Armed security group Sadat, which had once hoped to become the main paramilitary arm of Turkey's regional policies, is losing ground increasingly to Ekol Security, a company set up by one of its own founders.  [...]

SURVEILLANCE & INTERCEPTION

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES _ _   UAE cyber offensive champion CPX hit by intrusion as internal power battle rages around it   Despite the attribution of control of the UAE's cyber offensive capacity to Group 42 company CPX, sovereign fund Tawazun has not given up its battle to take charge of the national cyber intelligence sector. Meanwhile, CPX executives are trying to hide the fact that the company has suffered its first attack.  [...]