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Welcome to the Global Security Brief, your weekly go-to source for incident highlights and future threats from around the world. In this newsletter, we bring you timely updates on security incidents worldwide, along with risk analysis and future events to help you stay informed and prepared.
Updated on: 13 January 2025
Global Incident Highlight
Africa
Benin: On January 8, at least 28 soldiers were killed following a JNIM attack in W National Park, Alibori Department. The incident occurred at 4 pm local time. The fighting reportedly lasted several hours before the attackers left the scene.
Chad: On January 8, 19 people were killed, including 18 assailants, and 6 were injured following an armed attack near the presidential palace in N’Djamena. The incident occurred in the evening (local time). The militants reportedly tried to storm the presidential complex. Three security personnel were injured.
Mali: On January 6, 30 militants and 1 soldier were killed following clashes in Nioro du Sahel, Kayes. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm.
Nigeria:
– On January 11, at least 16 people were killed following airstrikes during a security operation in Maradun, Zamfara. The airstrikes claimed to be accidental, hit vigilantes and residents in Tungar Kara community in the evening (local time). Security forces were reportedly conducting operations against bandits.
– On January 10, 25 militants were killed, and 18 were injured following a security operation in Shinkafi, Zamfara. Several militant camps, including Bello Turji and Mallam Ila, in the Fakai axis, were destroyed. Seven kidnapped victims were rescued. The operation was carried out by troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West.
Sudan: On January 6, 20 people were killed in a shooting by RSF in Al Jabalayn, White Nile. The incident occurred in the afternoon local time in Umm Al-Qura.
Americas
Colombia – Venezuela: On January 10, Venezuela closed its land border with Colombia and suspended access to its airspace. The closure took effect at 5 am (local time). Access to airspace has been suspended for 72 hours. The decision was announced by the governor of Táchira state, citing an alleged “international conspiracy” aimed at destabilizing peace in the border area. The affected airlines include Latam and Laser.
Paraguay – Venezuela: On January 6, the Maduro regime severed Venezuela’s diplomatic ties with Paraguay. The move was reportedly over Paraguayan President Santiago Pena’s support for Edmundo Gonzalez.
United States: Since January 7, 2025, wildfires have ravaged the Los Angeles area, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and the destruction of over 12,000 structures. The most destructive blazes, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, have collectively scorched tens of thousands of acres, leading to the evacuation of approximately 153,000 residents. Firefighting efforts continue as authorities work to contain the fires and assess the full extent of the damage.
Asia-Pacific
China: On January 7, 126 people died and 188 were injured following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tingri County, Tibet. The earthquake struck at 9:05 am (local time) at a depth of 10 km. According to USGS, the earthquake struck 90 km northeast of Lobuche, Nepal. The China Earthquake Networks Centre reported a magnitude of 6.8.
India: On January 6, 8 security personnel and 1 civilian were killed in an IED explosion targeting a vehicle in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred on the Bedre-Kutru road.
Myanmar: On January 8, 41 people were killed and 50 were injured following a junta airstrike in Ramree Township, Rakhine. The incident occurred in the village of Kyauk Ni Maw around 1:00 pm (local time).
Europe
France: On January 11, at least 30 people were injured and some services were suspended as two trains collided in Strasbourg, Grand Est. The incident occurred at Gare de Strasbourg at around 3:30 pm local time. Lines A and D are reportedly suspended.
MENA
Syria:
– On January 10, according to the Turkish National Defence Ministry, 20 PKK/YPG militants were neutralized by Turkish forces in northern Syria. The incident occurred in the Euphrates Shield region.
– On January 9, 37 people were killed and 14 were injured following clashes between SNA and SDF in eastern Aleppo. Among the casualties:
– 26 SNA members and 6 SDF members were killed in clashes.
– 3 civilians were killed following the bombing near Tishrin Dam.
– 2 civilians were killed in Sarrin due to a car strike.
Yemen: On January 11, at least 10 people were killed and 50 injured in an explosion at a gas station in Az Zahir District, Al Bayda Governorate. The incident occurred in the Al-Nasifa area at night (local time). The exact cause of the explosion is unclear, but an unconfirmed source indicated that the explosion was caused by an unidentified military firing at a car.
The week ahead
The following is a roundup of upcoming protests scheduled to take place around the world during the week of 13-19 January 2025*
January 13
Belgium Unionized workers to stage protest action in Brussels on January 13
China – Sri Lanka Sri Lanka President is to visit China from January 13 to 17
Germany Protest against AfD and racism planned in Saarbrucken, Saarland on January 13
Philippines
– INC to stage a rally in Cebu City, Central Visayas on January 13
– INC to stage a rally in Bantay, Ilocos Region on January 13
– INC to stage a rally in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental on January 13
– INC to stage a rally in Ilagan, Isabela on January 13
– INC to stage a rally in Legazpi, Albay on January 13
– INC to stage a rally in Manila on January 13 – Road closures expected due to INC rally in Bacolod, Negros Occidental on January 13
United States Unionized doctors threaten to strike at New York H+H hospitals on January 13
January 14
Egypt – Kuwait Air Arabia Egypt to launch flights between Cairo (CAI) and Kuwait (KWI) from January 14, 2025
France
– Demonstration against violence to be held in Nantes, Pays de la Loire on January 14
– Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Toulouse, Occitania on January 15
French Polynesia (France) Unionized DAC employees and firefighters are expected to stage indefinite strike action from January 14
United States – Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Houston, Texas on January 14 – Wilcox Medical Center nurses to strike in Lihue, Hawaii from January 14 to 17
January 15
Australia Railway disruptions are expected due to protected industrial action by unionized workers in Sydney, New South Wales from January 15-18
France Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Toulouse, Occitania on January 15
Germany BVG workers threaten to go on strike in Berlin from January 15
India Flights cancellations are expected due to runway recarpeting at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) between January 15-March 31
January 16
France
– AESH staff to hold mobilisation in Saint-Brieuc, Brittany on January 16
– AESH to go on strike in Metz, Grand Est on January 16
Japan – Philippines Cebu Pacific Airlines to launch new direct flight between Manila (MNL) and Sapporo (CTS) from January 16
United Kingdom Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Troon, Scotland on January 16
January 17
China – Japan Hong Kong Express Airways to launch new flight between Hong Kong (HKG) and Sendai (SDJ) from January 17, 2025
Germany Protest against the visit of Chancellor Scholz to be held in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony on January 17
Iran – Russia President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Moscow on January 17
Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami to hold nationwide protests on January 17
United Kingdom Pro-Palestine protest to be held in London, England on January 17
January 18
Australia Rally to be held in Nornalup, Western Australia on January 18
Austria Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Innsbruck, Tyrol on January 18
Canada
– Pro-Palestine car rally to be held in Mississauga, Ontario on January 18
– Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Toronto, Ontario on January 18
Denmark Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Copenhagen on January 18
France Demonstration against RSF to be held in Paris, Île-de-France on January 18
Germany
– Pro-Palestine protest scheduled in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg on January 18
– Pro-Palestine demonstration to be held in Hamburg on January 18
Portugal
– Anti-war protest to be held in Lisbon on January 18
– Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Lisbon on January 18
Spain
– Pro-Palestine protest scheduled in Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands on January 18
– Pro-Palestine protest scheduled in Seville, Andalusia on January 18
– Pro-Palestine protest scheduled in Valencia, Valencian Community on January 18
– Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Rota, Andalusia on January 18
– Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Ibiza, Balearic Islands on January 18
– Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Madrid on January 18
– Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Barcelona, Catalonia on January 18
Sweden Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Eskilstuna, Södermanland on January 18
Switzerland Protest against the World Economic Forum to be held in Bern on January 18
United Kingdom
– Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Glasgow, Scotland on January 18
– Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Derry, Northern Ireland on January 18
– Pro-Palestine protest to be held in London, England on January 18
United States
– Protest against President-elect Donald Trump to be held in Sacramento, California on January 18
– Protest against President-elect Donald Trump to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 18
– Thousands expected to attend a demonstration in Washington D.C. on January 18
January 19
Australia Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Brisbane, Queensland on January 19
Belgium Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Brussels on January 19
India NOTAM issued for airway closure due to security reasons in preparation for Republic Day celebrations at Delhi Airport (DEL) from January 19-26
Netherlands Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Amsterdam, North Holland on January 19
United States
– Pro-Palestine demonstration to be held in Dallas, Texas on January 19
– Protest against President-elect Donald Trump to be held in Portland, Oregon on January 19
– Protest against President-elect Donald Trump to be held in St. Petersburg, Florida on January 19
– Protest against President-elect Donald Trump to be held in San Francisco, California on January 19
– Activists to protest in San Francisco, California on January 19