Mexican navy ships arrived in Havana, Cuba on Thursday, carrying humanitarian aid, while in Venezuela, emboldened activists took to the streets demanding the release of political prisoners. These events unfolded as European leaders prepared for tough discussions at the Munich Security Conference and Sudan's Foreign Minister called for African Union support in stabilizing the country amidst civil war. Meanwhile, supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party celebrated their claimed victory in the country's election.
Two Mexican navy ships, the Isla Holbox and the Papaloapan, docked in Havana on Thursday, laden with humanitarian aid, according to The Guardian. This aid delivery occurred as Mexico navigated a delicate diplomatic situation with the United States. The same day, student demonstrators gathered at the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas to call for the release of political prisoners, as reported by The Guardian. Protesters were enjoying greater freedom of expression following recent political shifts.
European leaders were preparing to address critical issues at the Munich Security Conference, including the future of NATO and the situation in Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported. The conference followed a turning point in transatlantic relations marked by a speech from US Vice President JD Vance a year prior.
In Sudan, Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salem stated that the government was protecting Africa from foreign interference by confronting the ongoing civil war with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to Al Jazeera. He called on the African Union for support in stabilizing the country.
Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party celebrated outside their office in Dhaka as election results came in, claiming victory in the election, Al Jazeera reported. Their leader, Tarique Rahman, was expected to become prime minister.
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