Posts Tagged ‘neighbouring’

As ECOWAS threatens intervention in Niger, neighbouring juntas vow mutual defence

In a joint statement from the military governments of Mali and Burkina Faso, the two countries wrote that “any military intervention against Niger will be considered as a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali.” Source

Iran: non-oil exports to neighbouring states surge since March

Iran’s non-oil exports to neighbouring countries have surged in the five months since the start of the Persian calendar year on 20 March, Press TV has reported. There has been a 27 per cent year-on-year increase to $10.7 billion, according to government figures. The spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Association (IRICA), Ruholah […]

Serbian president praises Russian arms shipment in alleged arms race with neighbouring Croatia

Serbia’s president on Monday praised another shipment of arms from Russia despite fears in the Western Balkans that the country’s recent acquisition of military equipment could lead to even more tensions in the region. President Aleksandar Vučić attended a training exercise at a military base near Belgrade that included recently purchased anti-tank Kornet guided missiles. […]

6.4-magnitude quake hits off southern Pacific coast of Mexico – USGS

The quake was centered 32 km (20 miles) off Pijijiapan in Chiapas state near the Mexican cities of Tres Picos, Tonala, and Arriaga, the USGS said. Guatemala’s capital, Guatemala City, is 342 km (213 miles) away. FUERTE SISMO EN ESTE MOMENTO — Rony VÉLIZ (@ronyveliz692) December 17, 2015 The epicenter was recorded at a depth […]

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