Image is of a colectivo: an armed group, usually operating in impoverished areas, which act to support and defend the socialist government of Venezuela. They are often derided as vigilante terrorist groups which prop up the government, because cops are only bad when they are socialist and not murdering minorities, I suppose.


Maduro’s party, the PSUV, has won the election after a staggering amount of propaganda by the opposition, who said their polls suggested they were going to win and that Maduro’s loss was inevitable. The reaction across Latin America is what one would expect. Left-leaning leaders are generally respecting the results and congratulating Maduro, while those on the right and/or are US puppets (such as in semirecently-couped Peru) are calling for recounts, or even that the election was illegitimate. The US itself is also unhappy about the results. We shall soon see if their unhappiness boils over into yet another coup attempt.

Personally, I think they should have ran Guaido again.

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Thank you to @Redcuban1959@hexbear.net for the election coverage here, and everything else they do in the news megathread.


The COTW (Country of the Week) label is designed to spur discussion and debate about a specific country every week in order to help the community gain greater understanding of the domestic situation of often-understudied nations. If you’ve wanted to talk about the country or share your experiences, but have never found a relevant place to do so, now is your chance! However, don’t worry - this is still a general news megathread where you can post about ongoing events from any country.

The Country of the Week is Venezuela! Feel free to chime in with books, essays, longform articles, even stories and anecdotes or rants. More detail here.

Please check out the HexAtlas!

The bulletins site is here!
The RSS feed is here.
Last week’s thread is here.

Israel-Palestine Conflict

If you have evidence of Israeli crimes and atrocities that you wish to preserve, there is a thread here in which to do so.

Sources on the fighting in Palestine against Israel. In general, CW for footage of battles, explosions, dead people, and so on:

UNRWA daily-ish reports on Israel’s destruction and siege of Gaza and the West Bank.

English-language Palestinian Marxist-Leninist twitter account. Alt here.
English-language twitter account that collates news (and has automated posting when the person running it goes to sleep).
Arab-language twitter account with videos and images of fighting.
English-language (with some Arab retweets) Twitter account based in Lebanon. - Telegram is @IbnRiad.
English-language Palestinian Twitter account which reports on news from the Resistance Axis. - Telegram is @EyesOnSouth.
English-language Twitter account in the same group as the previous two. - Telegram here.

English-language PalestineResist telegram channel.
More telegram channels here for those interested.

Various sources that are covering the Ukraine conflict are also covering the one in Palestine, like Rybar.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Examples of Ukrainian Nazis and fascists
Examples of racism/euro-centrism during the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Sources:

Defense Politics Asia’s youtube channel and their map. Their youtube channel has substantially diminished in quality but the map is still useful. Moon of Alabama, which tends to have interesting analysis. Avoid the comment section.
Understanding War and the Saker: reactionary sources that have occasional insights on the war.
Alexander Mercouris, who does daily videos on the conflict. While he is a reactionary and surrounds himself with likeminded people, his daily update videos are relatively brainworm-free and good if you don’t want to follow Russian telegram channels to get news. He also co-hosts The Duran, which is more explicitly conservative, racist, sexist, transphobic, anti-communist, etc when guests are invited on, but is just about tolerable when it’s just the two of them if you want a little more analysis.
On the ground: Patrick Lancaster, an independent and very good journalist reporting in the warzone on the separatists’ side.

Unedited videos of Russian/Ukrainian press conferences and speeches.

Pro-Russian Telegram Channels:

Again, CW for anti-LGBT and racist, sexist, etc speech, as well as combat footage.

https://t.me/aleksandr_skif ~ DPR’s former Defense Minister and Colonel in the DPR’s forces. Russian language.
https://t.me/Slavyangrad ~ A few different pro-Russian people gather frequent content for this channel (~100 posts per day), some socialist, but all socially reactionary. If you can only tolerate using one Russian telegram channel, I would recommend this one.
https://t.me/s/levigodman ~ Does daily update posts.
https://t.me/patricklancasternewstoday ~ Patrick Lancaster’s telegram channel.
https://t.me/gonzowarr ~ A big Russian commentator.
https://t.me/rybar ~ One of, if not the, biggest Russian telegram channels focussing on the war out there. Actually quite balanced, maybe even pessimistic about Russia. Produces interesting and useful maps.
https://t.me/epoddubny ~ Russian language.
https://t.me/boris_rozhin ~ Russian language.
https://t.me/mod_russia_en ~ Russian Ministry of Defense. Does daily, if rather bland updates on the number of Ukrainians killed, etc. The figures appear to be approximately accurate; if you want, reduce all numbers by 25% as a ‘propaganda tax’, if you don’t believe them. Does not cover everything, for obvious reasons, and virtually never details Russian losses.
https://t.me/UkraineHumanRightsAbuses ~ Pro-Russian, documents abuses that Ukraine commits.

Pro-Ukraine Telegram Channels:

Almost every Western media outlet.
https://discord.gg/projectowl ~ Pro-Ukrainian OSINT Discord.
https://t.me/ice_inii ~ Alleged Ukrainian account with a rather cynical take on the entire thing.


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    Malaysian reaction to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh by the Zionist Entity

    As per usual, Singapore is silent and will probably be late and say something close to what any European power would say. Indonesia’s national news agency Antara is also quiet and only reactions from individual politicians (in Indonesian) have happened (atleast from what I know).


    Politicians across the divide slam killing of Hamas chief

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    Politicians from across the divide have reacted with outrage to the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, with Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung and PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang among those condemning the Hamas leader’s assassination.

    In a Facebook post, Hadi conveyed PAS’s condolences to Haniyeh’s family.

    “May he be rewarded with a martyr’s blessings at Allah’s side. The whole world must condemn cowardly Israel, which is not only behind this attack, but also the ongoing war crimes in Gaza,” he said.

    Meanwhile, Lee said the assassination in Tehran, Iran, showed a “blatant disregard for international law and the principles of sovereignty”.

    “Such actions not only escalate regional tensions but also violate the norms of conduct and the protection of human rights.

    The use of extrajudicial measures to target individuals, regardless of their affiliations, sets a dangerous precedent and compromises efforts toward peace and stability in the region, he said on Facebook.

    Lee also called on the United Nations to condemn the assassination and assist in the investigation so that it can be concluded swiftly and openly.

    Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning, according to Hamas, which described the strike as a severe escalation that would not achieve its goals.

    Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also confirmed the death of Haniyeh hours after he attended a swearing-in ceremony for the country’s new president, and said it was investigating.

    Haniyeh had been the face of Hamas’s international diplomacy amid the war raging in Gaza, where three of his sons were killed in an Israeli airstrike.

    Bersatu leader and former foreign minister Saifuddin Abdullah also expressed shock and dismay at Haniyeh’s death and condemned Israel for the attack, adding that he had once spoken through voice chat with the Hamas leader during his time in the ministry.

    In a post on Facebook, Amanah president and agriculture and food security minister Mohamad Sabu also said he had received news of Sheikh Ismail Haniyeh’s passing and return to his Creator as a martyr.

    All these politicians barely even have 1% of the courage and strength of the Palestinian Resistance.

    How I would characterise the parties mentioned:

    PAS - Political Islam with racialised characteristics

    The other MP is from PKR - Social Liberalism

    Bersatu - “Recent” splinter of the traditional comprador party UMNO, focusing on “indigenous rights” (it means something different here, more akin to “nativist”).

    Amanah - Splinter faction of PAS, Political Islam with Social Liberalism.

    If I were to generalise the political landscape of Malaysia, it would be similar to other semi-peripheral nations like Thailand, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa and Russia.


    Malaysian Cabinet demands swift justice over Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination

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    PETALING JAYA: Immediate investigations must be carried out over the assassination of former Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniyeh so that those responsible can be brought to justice, said Putrajaya.

    Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet, following its weekly meeting, has condemned the assassination of the Hamas chief in Tehran, Iran and it stands in solidarity with Palestinians.

    “The Cabinet also expresses condolences to the family of the former Palestinian prime minister and we urged for immediate investigations so that those responsible can be brought to justice.

    “The Malaysian government will continue voicing out support and cooperating with other countries in our efforts to push for Palestinians to be freed from any forms of oppression,” said Fahmi in a statement on Wednesday (July 31).

    On Wednesday (July 31), Hamas said in a statement that Israel attacked Ismail’s residence in Tehran, Iran.

    Ismail was in Tehran to attend the inauguration of the new Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday (July 30).

    Also present in Tehran was Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul as Malaysia’s representative at the inauguration ceremony.


    MALAYSIA STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE ASSASSINATION OF ISMAIL HANIYEH (Press Release by Wisma Putra aka Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

    how about put your words into action and stop co-operation with the Great Satan

    Malaysia strongly condemns the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Chief of the Political Bureau of Hamas and former Prime Minister of Palestine, and one of his bodyguards on 31 July 2024.

    Malaysia extends our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family members, as well as to the leadership and people of Palestine.

    Malaysia unequivocally condemns all acts of violence, including targeted assassination, and urges all peace-loving nations to join in denouncing such acts. The incident underscores the urgent need for de-escalation and reinforces the necessity for all parties to engage in constructive dialogue and pursue peaceful resolutions.

    Malaysia urges for an immediate and thorough investigation into this assassination, and those responsible to be brought to justice. Malaysia also urges all parties to exercise restraint while facts surrounding the assassination are being established.

    Malaysia stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people, and reaffirms its commitment to supporting their struggle for justice and self-determination. Malaysia recognises the role and contribution of the late Ismail Haniyeh to free Palestine and her people from the illegal Israeli occupation.

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Johari Abdul is also in Tehran as Malaysia’s representative to the inauguration ceremony of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. All members of the Malaysian delegation are safe.


    All mosques under Jakim to hold funeral prayers for slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

    I have thoughts on this but I will not voice them because it will be misinterpreted and distract from the main point.


    Bernama - World Leaders Denounce Killing Of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh

    Good rundown from the national news agency of Malaysia.