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Confusion, Chaos in Syria
Bashar al-Assad, who became president of Syria in 2000 after the death of his father, has now fled Syria for Russia, where he was granted asylum. For years, the country has been in a state of civil war. In the days before al-Assad fled, the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahir al-Sham (HTS) launched a major offensive and captured Aleppo, Hama, and Damascus. HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani is working to establish himself as the new leader. However, there are still other armed, rebel factions in the country. Pray for peace during this turbulent time. Pray for wisdom.

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5 Killed in Explosion in the Netherlands
At least five individuals are dead, and four others injured, after an explosion at a block of apartments in The Hague, Netherlands. The Hague is the seat of government in the Netherlands. Several homes were destroyed and it is possible there are more fatalities as rescue workers have not yet cleared all the rubble. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for the missing and their families. Pray for the healing of the injured. Pray for the safety of the rescue workers. Pray for all affected.

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Notre Dame Reopens in Paris, France
Five and one-half years ago, the Notre Dame Cathedral unexpectedly went up in flames, destroying a significant part of the famous building. Now, it has been reopened in a ceremony attended by numerous international leaders including Britain’s Prince William, US President-Elect Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Bomb Threats for Indian Schools
About 40 schools in Delhi, the capital of India, received anonymous bomb threats, prompting police to search the schools. No bombs have yet been discovered, and police are continuing to investigate the threats. Unfortunately, false bomb threats are not uncommon, with threats made to schools, railway stations, and airports. Pray for the safety of the children and staff in the schools. Pray for the protection of all.

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110 Killed in Haiti
At least 110 individuals, mostly elderly, were killed by gang members in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The Haitian capital has been overrun with gangs since the 2021 assassination of then-president Jovenel Moïse. The gang accused those they killed of practicing witchcraft. They were blamed after a voodoo priest claimed they were responsible for the illness and death of the gang leader’s son. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for peace. Pray for all affected.

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International Death Penalty News 2024, Issue 49:India, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, United States of America, Vietnam