FinPol Digest

 Lebanon has been thrown into chaos again as a second wave of explosions rocked several parts of the country, adding fuel to the already escalating conflict with Israel. On Wednesday, walkie-talkies exploded across Beirut and other areas, leaving devastation in their wake. This comes just a day after pagers used by Hezbollah members were also targeted, resulting in deadly blasts. The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed the grim toll from these fresh attacks: 20 people dead and over 450 wounded. Mounting Casualties and Growing Fear These attacks, widely believed to be orchestrated by Israel, have heightened concerns of the conflict spilling over into an all-out war between Hezbollah and Israel. While the strikes appear aimed at Hezbollah targets, civilians have also become collateral damage, further amplifying the anxiety gripping Lebanon. The second wave of attacks targeted not only militants but ordinary people, igniting explosions in homes, cars, grocery stores, and cafes—places w...

Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Reports from the central region of Somalia said that the explosion occurred outskirts of Dhuusamareeb, the capital city of Galmudug. The type of explosion was a landmine targeted convoy of soldiers on their way to Sinna-Dhaqo. At least two soldiers were killed and three others were injured in the blast. Additional troops arrived at the scene and removed the bodies and wounded soldiers from the blast. State government officials have not yet commented on the attack. In recent days, there have been movements on the outskirts of Dhusamareb between government forces, Galmudug forces and Al-Shabaab fighters who occasionally attack the administration's capital. On the other hand, Al-Shabaab has increased the number of extortionate animals being sold to Mogadishu and other major cities controlled by the government and regional administrations. Security officials said thousands of goats, cattle, and camels were being sold by al-Shabaab in Mogadishu and othe...