Day: January 9, 2024
A group of masked gunmen who stormed the headquarters of TC Television in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and took several journalists and employees hostage, have been arrested by security forces. The incident occurred on Tuesday, amid a wave of violence and prison riots that prompted President Daniel Noboa to declare a national state of emergency and an internal armed conflict.
The assailants interrupted a live broadcast of a news program, brandishing pistols and explosives, and threatened to detonate them if their demands were not met. They claimed to belong to one of the 22 gangs that Noboa designated as terrorist organizations in his decree.
However, the police and the military quickly surrounded the TV station building and launched a rescue operation. According to national police chief Cesar Augusto Zapata Correa, 13 suspects were detained and all hostages were freed. He also said that security forces seized weapons, explosives and other evidence from the scene. No casualties were reported.
The motive of the attack is still under investigation, but it is believed to be linked to the escape of a notorious gang leader from prison on Monday, which sparked a series of attacks and abductions across the country. Noboa has vowed to restore order and security, and has authorized the military to “neutralize” the criminal groups within the bounds of international humanitarian law.
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In a historic move, more than 61 countries have thrown their support behind South Africa’s International Criminal Court (ICC) filing, accusing Israel of committing war crimes. The filing, which has gained widespread international attention, alleges serious violations of international humanitarian law during recent conflicts in the region.
South Africa’s decision to pursue legal action against Israel marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The ICC filing focuses on incidents that occurred during periods of heightened tension, especially in the Gaza Strip, and raises concerns about the alleged indiscriminate targeting of civilians and other war crimes.
Israel killed more than 23000 civilians including children, women, and elders. There are also more than 100 journalists killed by the Israeli regime in this aggression.
The list of supporting nations includes a diverse range of countries from various regions including 57 members Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) bloc.
The growing global consensus on the need for accountability and justice in the face of alleged violations of Israeli war crimes. Diplomatic sources report that these countries are calling for a thorough investigation by the ICC to determine the veracity of the claims against Israel.
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