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Zeynep Aziz
Hagia Sophia
Istanbul
July 10, 2020
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Turkish Court Clears Way for Hagia Sophia’s Conversion to Mosque

A Turkish court annulled Hagia Sophia’s museum status, and the government redesignated the Istanbul monument as a mosque.

Myanmar Jade-Mine Landslide Kills More Than 160 Workers

A landslide at a jade mine in Myanmar’s Kachin State buried workers beneath mud and water, exposing persistent dangers in the industry.

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Asia
China
June 30, 2020
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Beijing Imposes Sweeping National Security Law on Hong Kong

China imposed a national security law on Hong Kong covering secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign collusion, prompting international rights concerns.

Zeynep Aziz
Africa
Election
June 27, 2020
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Lazarus Chakwera Wins Malawi Presidential Rerun

Opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera won Malawi’s court-ordered presidential rerun, defeating incumbent Peter Mutharika.

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Asia
Border
June 15, 2020
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Deadly Galwan Valley Clash Escalates India-China Border Crisis

Indian and Chinese troops fought in the Galwan Valley, producing the first fatalities along their disputed border in decades.

Zeynep Aziz
Kurdistan
PKK
June 15, 2020
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Turkey Launches Operation Claw-Eagle in Northern Iraq

Turkish aircraft launched Operation Claw-Eagle against PKK positions in northern Iraq, expanding Ankara’s cross-border campaign.

Zeynep Aziz
Africa
Burundi
June 8, 2020
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Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza Dies Unexpectedly

Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza died on 8 June 2020, weeks before he was due to leave office.

German Court Challenges ECB Public-Sector Bond Purchases

Germany’s Constitutional Court ruled on 5 May 2020 that authorities must demonstrate the proportionality of the ECB’s earlier public-sector bond purchases.

Zeynep Aziz
Democracy
President
April 14, 2020
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Turkish Parliament Approves Mass Prisoner Release During Pandemic

Turkey approved legislation allowing tens of thousands of prisoners to leave overcrowded facilities, while excluding many political and remand detainees.