IPC: Connections

Armenia-Azerbaijan: Both sides defy Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire calls

Azerbaijan and Armenia have defied calls for a ceasefire after the worst fighting in decades between the two over a disputed territory.  The US, France and Russia jointly condemned the fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, in the southern Caucasus. But Turkey - an ally of Azerbaijan - dismissed demands for a ceasefire. …

Iran: U.S. Declares Return Of UN Sanctions Despite Opposition From Allies

The United States has unilaterally reimposed all UN sanctions against Iran, despite opposition from Washington’s closest European allies and uncertainty over the impact of the move. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on September 19 announced the so-called snapback of UN sanctions on Iran, threatening U.S. action against any violators. “If…

Mozambique: ISIS militants wreak havoc killing 1,000+

 ISIS militants wreak havoc in Mozambique, killing more than 1,000 in insurgency. More than 1,000 homes have been torched by the militants, and entire villages are empty after residents fled. Islamic State-affiliated terrorists have reportedly formed a base hub of operations in Northern Mozambique, killing more than 1,500 people, and…

Nigeria: The slaughter of Christians

BREAKPOINT: Benjamin Watson, Tulsi Gabbard and Frank Wolf on the Slaughter of Christians in Nigeria On Wednesday of this week, I was honored to participate in a media event, along with former U.S. Representative Frank Wolf, current U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard, former Super Bowl star Ben Watson, and Stephen Enada, president…