Tag: rebellion
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Reports come out of civilian massacres committed by Assadist rebels in Latakia during their rebellion
Reports show that on March 6th, when pro-Assad rebels started a rebellion in Latakia, Assadist rebels also committed a massacre on the Latakia-Tartus M1 Highway. Rebels seized control of the highway and began firing at every vehicle, killing many civilians in an attempt to block the road and create chaos right before the city’s entrance.…
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“We have no desire for your blood” – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa after quelling rebellion in Latakia
Fighting continues in parts of Latakia in Syria, but a pro-Assad rebellion that had briefly seized control of the region has been largely subdued, with most of its ringleaders captured or killed. Earlier this week, pro-Assad rebels seized control of the Latakia region by capturing its mountainous areas. However, upon hearing news of the uprising,…
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The Cuban protests have developed into a wide-scale rebellion
The street protests in Cuba that have started earlier this week have developed into a a wide-scale rebellion with protestors storming police stations, freeing prisoners from police stations, and forcing government and Communist Party officials on rooftops for their own protection. Protestors and rebels are calling for freedom and the toppling of the government. Mark…
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We deserve this
This photo, taken on the 3rd December 2019 by Ben Borg Cardona will forever remain a symbol of one of the most significant political events in Maltese political history: the disowning of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and his eventual resignation. It was the only time in Maltese history that a Prime Minister had to resign…
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Gazan residents in the south of Gaza beat up a Hamas police officer and say they have had enough
A group of Gazan residents has beaten up a Hamas police officer accused of stealing food and posted a video of it online with a message saying something along the lines of “We have suffered and had enough from these thieves who steal our food and cause suffering and pain to all Gazans”. My understanding…
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Breaking: Robert Abela is close to losing his parliamentary majority as an internal coup is being organised
Some things I am told only in person, hence the delay. When I wrote that it was over for Robert Abela, it was not a hyperbolic attack in reaction to surveys. It was an objective description of how Labour Party members are thinking. If you spend a significant number of years in the Labour Party,…
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Robert Abela has lost the Labour Party
This story hasn’t been covered much in the mainstream press except maybe, by the Times of Malta, but it’s probably the biggest story in Maltese party politics right now. Robert Abela has lost the Labour Party and there is a very high probability that the majority of delegates are currently against him. I can not…
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Robert Abela is blocking public transport to prevent people from going to Valletta
After getting a tan in Sicily on his yacht, Robert Abela came back to Malta to start the week with a Labour Party rebellion. He had a panic attack as he was receiving the news that Labour MPs were out saying that he needed to be replaced. Today he also showed signs of deep fear…
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Leading the Rebels’ Caucus
Miriam Dalli is undoubtedly the leader of the new Party rebel caucus. However, Miriam Dalli would be rather isolated to single-handedly challenge the Premier and this is why Chris Fearne is still very useful. Fearne can take more risks because he is not bidding for the leadership – he already lost that. On the other…
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Breaking: An emerging Labour Party rebellion
Robert Abela has finally caved into a lot of pressure and is launching a public inquiry on Jean Paul Sofia’s death. Robert Abela changed his decision after he had a panic attack in a very serious moment of anxiety as he was receiving news that a new Labour Party rebellion was emerging and that wanted…
