February 24, 2023 (Friday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

Poland delivers the first Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine.

(DW)

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Twelve people are killed in a mass shooting by insurgents in a village in Bankass Cercle, Mopti Region, Mali.

(Reuters)

Mali War

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China unveils a 12-point position paper on ending the war in Ukraine, ahead of an expected speech by President Xi Jinping on the conflict. Ukraine says that it hopes China can urge Russia to withdraw its troops in response to the paper.

(The Guardian)

Russia–Ukraine peace negotiations, China and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Disasters and accidents

The death toll of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria surpasses 50,000.

(Reuters)

2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake

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Health and environment

Cambodia's Ministry of Health reports 12 more suspected cases of H5N1 influenza in Prey Veng province following the death of a 12-year-old girl, the first confirmed death from the virus since 2014.

(Khmer Times)

Global spread of H5N1

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Politics and elections

Gambian president Adama Barrow appoints Muhammad B.S. Jallow as the country's new vice-president after the previous vice-president Badara Joof died last month in India.

(Reuters)

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Anti-war activists in Russia are detained as protesters mark the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

(The Moscow Times)

2022 anti-war protests in RussiaProtests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Protests occur in countries around the world to mark the anniversary of the invasion. Major world landmarks are also lit up to mark the anniversary.

(Moneycontrol), (Greek City Times), (Barron's), (People.com)

Protests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

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