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ISIS militants declare Islamic state, Iraq attempts Tikrit recapture

Jun 29

ISIS militants declared an Islamic caliphate today, renaming themselves and their captured territory as a new Islamic state.

The announcement will see ISIS refer to itself as ‘The Islamic State,’ reports The Guardian.

Disappeared Israeli teenagers found dead in West Bank

Three Israeli teenagers who went missing earlier this month were found dead in the West Bank today, reports the BBC.

Israel has accused Hamas of being responsible for the disappearance of the three teenagers, a claim that Hamas has denied.

The Israeli military has set up blockades and closed down areas within a few kilometres of where the Israeli bodies were found.

Apartheid land compensation process renews in South Africa

South Africa will re-launch a claims process that will allow families that were removed from their land under apartheid rule to apply for compensation announced the presidency on Monday.

“The Act now provides for the re-opening of the lodgement of land claims by those who missed the 31 December 1998 deadline,” a presidency statement said.

North Korea fires banned missiles ahead of Chinese visit to Seoul

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles ahead of a state visit by the Chinese President Xi Jinping to South Korea, reports Reuters.

Iraq receives Russian fighter jets to combat ISIS militants

Iraq received its first batch of fighter jets it ordered from Russia to aid the fight against ISIS militants, reports BBC.

Iraq’s ministry of defence said that the deal with Russia “was aimed at increasing the firepower of the air force and the rest of the armed forces in order to fight terrorism.”

Kurdistan independence should be supported says Israel's Prime Minister

The Israeli Prime Minister, Sunday, showed support for Kurdish independence amidst worsening sectarian violence in Iraq, reports the Associated Press.

‘Serbia will never recognise Kosovo’ – Nikolic

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic has stated that Serbia will never recognise Kosovo’s independence at a speech commemorating the historic Battle of Kosovo.

Refugees seek protection in Kurdistan as Peshmerga deployment increases

Unprecedented deployment of Kurdish Peshmerga forces to combat advancing ISIS militants in regions vacated by Iraqi forces is winning support of vulnerable minorities, reports Agence France Presse.

UK Foreign Secretary visits Kurdistan, calls for international action to freeze ISIS assets

The UK foreign secretary yesterday held talks with Kurdish leaders in Erbil to talk about confronting extremist militants overrunning parts of Iraq, reports the BBC.

Speaking at a press conference with Kurdish prime minister Masoud Barzani, William Hague said that the UK would press for UN action to stop the militants access to finance and clamp down on their assets.

Obama requests $500m for Syrian opposition

US President Barack Obama requested that Congress approve $500m to train and equip members of the Syrian opposition on Thursday.

Noting that the funding would only be spent on ''appropriately vetted'' members of the armed Syrian opposition, the White House said in a statement,

"This funding request would build on the administration's longstanding efforts to empower the moderate Syrian opposition, both civilian and armed."

Independent Kurdistan now 'foregone conclusion' says Israel

Israel signalled its support to an independent Kurdistan this week, stating that amid escalating violence in Iraq, an independent Kurdistan was a "foregone conclusion", reports

UNHRC establishes Commission of Inquiry on Eritrea

The UN Human Rights Council today mandated a Commission of Inquiry on Eritrea. The inquiry which will last for the period of one year will investigate all alleged violations of human rights in the country.

Satellite images reveal possible war crimes in Sudan – Amnesty

Satellite images reveal the Sudanese government may be committing war crimes by indiscriminately bombing civilian areas in South Kordofan, said Amnesty International.

In a new briefing published this week, satellite imagery obtained by the organisation reportedly show indiscriminate bombing by the Sudanese Armed Forces on areas such as hospitals and schools.

Kurdistan president vows to keep forces in Kirkuk

The president of Iraq’s Kurdistan region, in a visit to the recently grabbed city of Kirkuk, Thursday vowed to never withdraw Kurdish forces form the region, reports the Financial Times.

US calls for regional unity as troops arrive in Iraq

The first US troops deployed to assist the Iraqi army in combating the militant group ISIS arrived on Thursday in Baghdad, announced the Pentagon.

At least half of the 300 pledged special operations soldiers, began work in Baghdad or on the front lines, reports the BBC.

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