Sunday

July 17, 2016

Armed conflicts and attacks

At least one person is reportedly killed and others are taken hostage after an armed group seized control of the police headquarters in the Erebuni District of Yerevan, Armenia. The gunmen are demanding the release of jailed opposition figure, Jirair Sefilian, according to Armenia's National Security Service. (RT)

Syrian Civil War

Syrian Government forces capture the main road into the parts of Aleppo controlled by rebels. (Reuters)

Second Libyan Civil War

UN-backed talks are underway in Tunis regarding the future of Libya, including discussions on forming a unified army for the Government of National Accord. (RTE)

Arts and culture

Protesters in Pakistan take offense to the honour killing of internet celebrity Qandeel Baloch. (Al Jazeera)