Day: June 18, 2021

Large Protests Sweep Oman: The Beginning Of The Second Arab Spring?

A decade after the protests that occurred during the Arab Spring of 2011, the Sultanate of Oman is experiencing unrest that has drawn a violent police response as demonstrations have appeared around the state. Since Sunday, May 23rd, protestors have been demonstrating against the current economic and political conditions, including

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Russia Raises Concerns Over U.S. Compliance With Nuclear Treaty

Just three and a half months after the United States and Russia agreed to extend a bilateral treaty limiting their nuclear arsenals, Moscow has voiced concerns over Washington’s compliance. On Monday, May 24th, Russia’s foreign ministry claimed that the number of U.S. launchers and bombers exceeded the limit outlined by

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Armed Civilian Groups In Myanmar Rise Amid Widespread Military Violence

Civilian groups in Myanmar are arming themselves in response to military violence, sparking fears of an impending civil war. The Guardian reports civilian volunteers with guns and other weapons are among large groups who have begun to rise up against the military, training to fight against violence enacted by the country’s

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