Myanmar's military junta is reportedly snatching young men from streets and homes, forcing them into service amidst a protracted conflict with ethnic militias and civilian resistance forces. Accounts from multiple regions detail systematic abductions, with families often unaware of their sons' fates.
Major-General Feroz Khan, South Africa's Deputy Head of Crime Intelligence, survived an assassination attempt in Pretoria just days before he was scheduled to testify at a high-profile inquiry into police corruption. The incident saw multiple bullets strike his vehicle, raising significant concerns about threats to those exposing graft within state institutions.
Pakistan has conducted airstrikes within Afghanistan, reportedly targeting hideouts of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The actions follow a significant increase in alleged TTP-linked attacks inside Pakistan, highlighting the volatile cross-border security dynamics and the Pakistani military's unilateral approach to perceived threats emanating from Afghan territory.
