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International Tensions Rise as Violence Erupts in Balochistan, Gaza, and Iran; Bus Crash in Turkey Claims Lives
International tensions flared on multiple fronts Sunday, as violence escalated in Pakistan's Balochistan province, Islamic countries condemned Israel for Gaza deaths, and an Iranian protester was released after facing a death sentence threat. Separately, a deadly bus crash in Turkey claimed nine lives.
In Pakistan, a surge of violence in Balochistan province resulted in over 100 deaths this week alone, according to Al Jazeera. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating they are fighting for an independent Balochistan. The Pakistani government, however, blames external enemies for the unrest. Al Jazeera described the situation as "Pakistan's forgotten war," which has been ongoing for decades.
Meanwhile, a group of eight Islamic countries condemned Israel for "repeated violations" of the Gaza ceasefire, Sky News reported. The condemnation followed Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 30 people in Gaza over the weekend. Further inflaming tensions, Israel's Diaspora Ministry announced plans to ban medical aid charity Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières, according to Sky News.
In Iran, Erfan Soltani, a protester detained during protests on January 8, was released on bail, Sky News reported. Soltani's family had been informed that he faced a death sentence. Kurdish and Iranian human rights organization Hengaw and Iranian state media ISNA confirmed the release. The US President Donald Trump had previously warned he would take "strong action" if any protesters were executed.
Adding to the global turmoil, an intercity bus crash in Turkey's Antalya province killed nine people and injured dozens, Euronews reported. The bus rolled off a road in the Döşemealtı district after the driver, who died in the crash, failed to navigate a bend at high speed. Ahmet Kodaz, a passenger who survived, told Euronews that there was fog on the road. A separate crash in Burdur killed seven more.
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