Prisoners released in attack on a Haitian prison
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Tuesday, we collected 55 events,
including a gang releasing hundreds of
prisoners in Haiti, so let's get started.
"Haiti
On Monday, the powerful gang coalition
Viv Ansanm stormed a prison in
Haiti's central region, releasing
more than 500 inmates, including 27
women, 410 men, and 14 juveniles.
The attack began on Sunday night
in Mirebalais, a rural town near
the Dominican Republic border,
where gangs burned a police
substation and several cars.
The prison housed 516 inmates, with only
65 having been sentenced by a judge."
"West Bank
The IDF has located a bomb-making lab
in Tulkarem, used to produce roadside
explosive devices and pipe bombs.
In separate operations, the IDF and
Shin Bet agents detained 27 wanted
Palestinians in the West Bank,
including 12 in Qabatiya and Tammun."
"Ethiopia
Two children, aged 7 and 4, were
killed in the Arba Minch area of
south Ethiopia by armed groups.
The attack also targeted the residence
of a district government official,
but no casualties were reported.
The government suspects that the
armed groups, linked to the opposition
party Ethiopian Citizens For Social
Justice (EZEMA), are demanding a
change in government structure.
In response, EZEMA has denied involvement
in the attack, accusing the district
administration of a ""character
assassination campaign"" and labeling
its members as ""extremists."""
"Gaza Strip
Members of the Abu Samra clan in Gaza
have executed a Hamas operative who
they claim was responsible for the
shooting death of one of their relatives.
The incident highlights growing anger
among Gaza civilians towards Hamas, with
protests against the group having taken
place across the Strip in recent days."
"India
An operative linked to Pakistan's
Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)
agency, Jaiveer Tyagi alias Jawed,
was arrested in Ludhiana with a
hand grenade, preventing a planned
attack on government infrastructure."
"India
Police have arrested six individuals,
including a family of five, for
allegedly providing support to militants
involved in the Kathua encounter.
The family, with past links to terrorism,
is believed to have helped the militants
with food, shelter, and logistics.
The encounter on March 29 resulted
in the killing of two militants
and three others escaping.
Security forces are conducting
massive search operations in
the region, suspecting that more
militants may be hiding in the area."
"Israel
A rocket launched from the northern
Gaza Strip was successfully intercepted
by Israeli air defenses, with
sirens sounding in the nearby town
of Sderot and surrounding areas.
No injuries or damage have been reported."
"Kosovo
Early Tuesday morning, a grenade
explosion occurred at the Kosovo
Post building in Zveçan, causing
material damage but no injuries.
Police found an unexploded grenade
and secured the scene while residents
were evacuated as a precaution.
Anti-terror units are investigating the
incident and searching for the suspects."
"Nigeria
The village of Olena in Benue State has
been under attack by suspected herdsmen
for the past four days, resulting
in multiple deaths and abductions.
Residents have fled their homes,
with one resident reporting that they
escaped with their family under the
cover of darkness, citing a lack of
external help from security agents.
The situation is described as
serious, with ongoing attacks
and no sign of rescue."
"Philippines
On Monday, security forces arrested a
former member of the Abu Sayyaf Group
(ASG), Abu Raba, in Barangay Dita,
Zamboanga City, after 15 years in hiding.
Raba, 52, was wanted for kidnapping
and serious illegal detention and
was allegedly involved in several
violent incidents, including the
Golden Harvest kidnapping in 2001."
"Philippines
Tuesday morning, unknown gunmen
ambushed and killed two women in
Barangay Kibayao, Cotabato province."
"Sudan
An attack on a refugee camp in North
Darfur state, Sudan, has resulted in
at least two deaths and seven injuries.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF),
led by Mohamed Hamdan Daglo,
are blamed for the attack.
The conflict between the RSF and
the Sudanese military has led
to a humanitarian crisis, with
over 12 million people displaced
and tens of thousands killed."
"Syria
A member of the Military Operations
Administration was killed in
an attack by unknown gunmen
in the Latakia countryside."
"Syria
A security patrol in Najha, Syria,
came under attack from armed elements
believed to be former regime remnants.
The incident resulted in two
attackers being killed and
several others wounded, with no
casualties among security personnel.
The area was cordoned off, and an
operation was launched to uncover
abandoned weapons and ammunition."
"Syria
In Al-Sanamayn city, northern Daraa,
unidentified gunmen attacked a post
belonging to the General Security
forces, injuring a member of the forces.
The attack led to armed clashes
between the two sides, with the gunmen
firing RPGs before fleeing the scene."
"West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers have attacked
the Palestinian village of Duma in
the northern West Bank, targeting
civilian homes and setting some on fire.
The Israel Defense Forces have been
deployed to deal with the situation,
and five settlers have been detained."
"Gaza Strip
The Israeli military (IDF) has issued
an evacuation warning for Palestinians
in the Beit Hanoun area of the Gaza
Strip following rocket fire from the
northern Gaza Strip that targeted Sderot.
The IDF has published a map of the area
to be evacuated, calling it a ""final
warning"" before carrying out strikes.
The rocket fired at Sderot
was intercepted, and no
injuries were reported."
"Iran
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader
suggested that if Iran is attacked,
it would have no choice but to acquire
a nuclear weapon to defend itself.
This statement comes in response to a
threat made by US President Donald Trump
regarding the Iranian nuclear issue."
"Iran
Iran's Revolutionary Guard naval
forces have seized two foreign oil
tankers in the Persian Gulf, accusing
them of smuggling diesel fuel.
The tankers, carrying over 3 million
liters of fuel, were intercepted by the
IRGC Second Naval District and are being
transferred to the port of Bushehr."
"Iran
The US Treasury Department has imposed
new sanctions on six entities and two
individuals in Iran, China, and the
UAE, accusing them of being part of an
Iranian weapons procurement network.
The sanctions target one Iranian-based
entity and two people based in
Iran, one entity based in China,
and four UAE-based entities.
The move is part of US President Donald
Trump's ""maximum pressure"" campaign
on Iran, aimed at preventing Tehran
from developing a nuclear weapon."
"Myanmar
A 7.7-magnitude
earthquake has struck central
Myanmar, killing over 2,700 people
and leaving many in dire need of aid.
However, the military junta is facing
criticism for blocking emergency supplies
and conducting airstrikes on villages.
International agencies have condemned
the response, with reports of aid being
diverted or confiscated by the military.
Doctors and opposition leaders have
accused the junta of leveraging
control of checkpoints to block
medicine and aid from reaching
affected areas, with the opposition
calling for aid to bypass the junta."
"Philippines
On Sunday, a New People's Army (NPA)
rebel, identified as ""Rebisco/Buhay,""
surrendered to authorities in
Surigao del Sur after 20 years.
The rebels turned over an AK-47 rifle
with ammunition and a rifle grenade."
"Philippines
On Tuesday, an NPA rebel surrendered to
government forces at Camp Monteclaro,
Barangay Igtuba, Miagao, Iloilo.
The individual turned over an M16 rifle,
a short magazine, and 20 rounds of 5.56mm
ammunition."
"Taiwan
China's Eastern Theater Command
announced joint army, navy, and
rocket force exercises around
Taiwan on Tuesday, April 1.
The drills, which involve the Shandong
aircraft carrier group, aim to test joint
operation capabilities and serve as a
warning against Taiwan's independence.
The Ministry of National Defense in
Taiwan has been monitoring the movements
of Chinese military assets and views the
exercises as a challenge to international
order and regional stability."
"India
On Monday night, security forces
engaged in a fierce gun battle with
three militants in the mountainous
Panjtirthi area between Ghati
and Billawar in Kathua district.
According to officials, the exchange
of fire lasted for approximately
40 minutes before ceasing.
The gunfight resumed on Tuesday
morning after the militants were
spotted making their way towards
the Billawar mountains, prompting
security personnel to engage them.
This marks the third gunfight in Kathua
over the past nine days as security
forces intensify operations in the region.
Earlier in the day, security
forces continued extensive search
operations in Ghati Heights
for the fifth consecutive day."
"Lebanon
At least four people were killed
and seven others wounded in an
early morning Israeli airstrike on
the apartment of a top Hezbollah
official, Hassan Bdair, in Beirut.
Israel claims that Bdair was a member of
Iran's Quds Force and was working with
Hamas to plan attacks against Israelis."
"Lebanon
The Israeli military, along with Shin
Bet and Mossad, has conducted a strike in
Beirut, targeting a member of Hezbollah
and the Iranian IRGC Quds Force.
Hassan Bdair, a member of
Hezbollah's Unit 3900 and the Quds
Force, was killed in the strike.
The target was planning a significant and
imminent terrorist attack against Israeli
civilians, and the strike was carried out
to prevent the attack from happening."
"Myanmar
On Monday, fighting broke out near Lawa
Village in Hpakant Township between
the junta army and its ally, the
Warazut militia group, and a Kachin
Independence Army (KIA)-led rebel
coalition, according to a resident
of Lawa Village who spoke to KNG.
The military situation in that area
has remained tense since then."
"Myanmar
On Sunday, Kachin Independence Army
(KIA) rebels clashed with junta forces
around the KIA-controlled village
of Warshang, Waingmar Township."
"Myanmar
On Tuesday, ethnic Taâang National
Liberation Army (TNLA) rebels clashed with
Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army
(MNDAA) in Kutkai, northern Shan State.
The altercation occurred after
TNLA troops confronted MNDAA
members collecting donations on
the highway for earthquake victims.
The TNLA captured Kutkai
in January of last year."
"Myanmar
The Myanmar military junta is continuing
airstrikes in areas affected by last
week's massive earthquake, hampering
rescue efforts and humanitarian aid.
The junta forces have carried out multiple
airstrikes across Myanmar, targeting
Shan state's Nawnghkio township three
times, Kachin state's Bhamo township
twice, Phyu township in Bago region,
Pauk township in Magway region, and
Demoso township in Kayah state once each.
The attacks killed at least nine
people and injured seven others.
The death toll from the quake has
risen to over 2,700, with 4,521
people injured and 441 missing."
"Somalia
On Monday, the Somali National Army,
backed by local militia fighters,
successfully repelled a major Al-Shabab
assault in the Sabiib and Canole
areas of the Lower Shabelle region.
Troops killed 30 militants in
ground operations, and an airstrike
targeting Al-Shabab fighters
killed an additional 40 militants."
"Somalia
Puntland security forces recovered
over ten bodies of ISIS militants and
various documents following a U.S.
airstrike in Togga Malowle, Bari
region, last Saturday, March 29."
"Spain
Spanish security forces have launched
an operation targeting a Hezbollah
cell in Barcelona, focusing on
Lebanese nationals and involving
the country's intelligence services.
The investigation is being overseen by
the state prosecutor's office and is
expected to result in additional arrests."
"Sudan
On Sunday, Rapid Support Forces
(RSF) shelled El Fasher, killing at
least nine civilians and injuring 17.
The Sudanese Air Force repelled an
RSF ground assault on El Fasher,
eliminating dozens of RSF fighters
and destroying four military vehicles.
Subsequent airstrikes targeted an
RSF supply convoy, destroying 12
combat vehicles and compelling the
paramilitary group to retreat."
"Sudan
On Sunday, paramilitary Rapid Support
Forces (RSF) attacked the town of
El Obeid in North Kordofan, killing
a child and injuring eight others."
"Sudan
Saturday evening, a Sundanese airstrike on
the Shangil Tobaya refugee camp in North
Darfur seriously injured five people."
"Taiwan
Taiwan tracked 19 Chinese naval vessels
around its country between 6 a.m.
on Monday and 6 a.m.
on Tuesday.
Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships
and deployed coastal-based missile
systems to monitor PLA activity."
"Ukraine
On March 31, a Russian attack in the
Donetsk region resulted in the death of
one resident and wounding of another.
Damage assessments were not
reported in the attacks."
"Ukraine
Russian drones are currently attacking
the village of Malokaterynivka
following a previous aerial
bombing by the Russian army.
The local community has advised residents
to take cover due to the ongoing attack."
"Ukraine
Russian forces attacked Krasnopillia
on April 1, destroying the local
house of culture and sparking a fire.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The State Emergency Service units
successfully extinguished the flames.
Approximately 150 residents
remain in the village, with all
children having been evacuated."
"Ukraine
Russian forces launched approximately
30 attacks on the Nikopol district in
the Dnipropetrovsk region on Tuesday,
April 1, injuring three people,
including a 14-year-old teenager.
The attacks, which used heavy artillery
and kamikaze drones, caused a fire and
damaged seven private houses, several
cars, a garage, and power lines."
"Ukraine
Ukraine's air defense forces successfully
intercepted two Kh-59/69 missiles
launched by Russia in the Zaporizhzhia
sector, marking the first time in
2025 that a large-scale drone attack
by Russia was not reported overnight.
Damage assessments were not
reported from the debris."
"Ukraine
Ukrainian forces claimed to have
killed or wounded 1,540 Russian
soldiers over the past day.
Over 160 pieces of military equipment
were destroyed in the fighting."
"Western Sahara
Units of the Sahrawi People's Liberation
Army (SPLA) have targeted a Moroccan
command post in the Amgala sector, causing
heavy losses in lives and equipment,
according to a military statement."
"Russia
Russian Railways has been affected
by a large-scale cyberattack
on April 1, rendering its
website and app inaccessible.
The company describes the incident
as a massive DDoS attack, and efforts
are underway to restore operations."
"Dominican Republic
On March 30, 2025, an anti-Haitian protest
led by the nationalist group Antigua
Orden Dominicana (AOD) turned violent
in Hoyo de Friusa, Dominican Republic.
The protest, which called for the
expulsion of undocumented Haitian
migrants, escalated into clashes with
police and resulted in several arrests.
The demonstration was one of several
anti-Haitian protests planned in the
region amid ongoing tensions between
Haiti and the Dominican Republic."
"Serbia
Thousands of Serbians marched in four
cities on Monday to protest government
pressure and hate speech directed at
university students and professors.
The protests were organized after a
woman attacked a faculty dean with
a knife, which protesters blamed
on a hate campaign fueled by top
officials and pro-government media.
The demonstrations reflect a wider
discontent with the rule of populist
President Aleksandar Vucic, who
has struggled to quell persistent
demonstrations triggered by a
train station canopy collapse in
November that killed 16 people."
"Zimbabwe
Activists called a nationwide
shutdown on March 31, resulting
in a significant disruption in
major cities across the country.
Businesses were closed, streets
were empty, and schools had low
attendance due to safety concerns.
The protest, which was met with a
heavy police presence, saw skirmishes
and running battles between protesters
and security forces in Harare.
Despite government officials dismissing
the shutdown as insignificant, opposition
figures and civil society groups declared
it a success, citing the deserted streets
as a strong message to authorities."
"India
A train accident occurred in Barhait,
Jharkhand, on Tuesday when two coal-laden
freight trains collided head-on.
The crash resulted in the
deaths of two drivers and
severe injuries to five others.
An investigation has been ordered, with
initial findings suggesting a possible
operational error led to the crash."
"India
A trainer aircraft crashed in Mehsana
district, injuring a female trainee pilot.
According to reports, over 530 Indian
Air Force aircraft have been involved
in accidents over the last 30 years,
resulting in the loss of 152 pilots."
"Malaysia
A massive fire broke out in Putra Heights,
Selangor, Malaysia, on Tuesday, triggered
by a gas leak from a Petronas pipeline.
The incident injured over
100 people, with 63 requiring
hospitalization, and damaged 49 houses.
Authorities have isolated the pipeline,
and rescue operations are ongoing."
"Somalia
A UN-operated De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft
(DH8D) experienced a nose wheel failure
during a flight from Mogadishu to Baidoa.
The crew safely executed a belly
landing at Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle
International Airport, resulting in
no casualties or significant damage.
Authorities are investigating
the cause of the incident and
working to clear the runway."
"South Africa
A light aircraft crashed in
Durban, near Beachwood, resulting
in two hospitalizations.
The aircraft was found in trees,
and the occupants were transported
privately for medical care.
This incident follows another
recent incident where a light
aircraft made an emergency landing
on the beach near Durban's blue
lagoon due to engine failure."
"Syria
An explosion occurred in Abu
Qalqal village, eastern Aleppo,
injuring six people, including
three from Shash Al-Bouina village.
The incident happened while a group of
residents were heading to the Teshreen
dam, where they were gathering to
demand permission to return to their
villages from the Syrian government."
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