Day 8 Article 3 Flashcards
Who was ousted as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and what happened as a result?
Sheikh Hasina was ousted as Prime Minister of Bangladesh after mass protests led by students. She fled the country amid violent crackdowns where hundreds were killed. Khaleda Zia, a former Prime Minister, was freed from house arrest, and Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was named interim leader.
What decision did Thailand’s Constitutional Court make regarding the opposition party Move Forward?
Thailand’s Constitutional Court disbanded the opposition party Move Forward for attempting to reform the lèse-majesté law, and banned its senior leaders from politics for ten years. Despite this, Move Forward’s MPs retain their seats and are expected to reorganize under a new party. Amnesty International condemned the decision as a “serious violation” of freedom of expression.
Who was confirmed as the general secretary of Vietnam’s Communist Party, and what was his previous role?
To Lam was confirmed as the general secretary of Vietnam’s Communist Party following the death of his predecessor Nguyen Phu Trong. Lam had previously served as security minister and led a crackdown on corruption.
What actions did Venezuela’s attorney-general take against opposition leaders Edmundo González and María Corina Machado?
Venezuela’s attorney-general launched a criminal investigation into opposition leaders Edmundo González and María Corina Machado for urging the armed forces to reject the government’s claim of victory in the July 28th presidential election. Government forces killed 24 people and arrested 2,200 during the protests.
What military support and actions did Ukraine experience recently?
Ukrainian pilots began flying F-16s, with the first ten jets arriving in late July. Ukrainian defenses shot down four missiles and 15 drones during a Russian attack. Ukrainian forces also penetrated Russia’s Kursk province by 10km, involving up to 1,000 soldiers.
What did the UN’s Famine Review Committee confirm about the situation in Sudan?
The UN’s Famine Review Committee confirmed that famine is occurring in Sudan after nearly 16 months of civil war. This declaration marks only the third time the UN has declared famine since the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification system was created.
What was the outcome of the recent attack in Somalia claimed by Al-Shabab?
Al-Shabab, a jihadist group linked to al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing and gun attack on a popular beach in Somalia, killing at least 37 people and injuring over 200.
What decision did U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin make regarding the plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed?
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other 9/11 plotters, which would have allowed them to plead guilty in exchange for life sentences. Austin took responsibility for the decision, which followed anger from some 9/11 victims’ families over the deal.
