World News Round Up: April Edition 2017
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Chechnya Under Allegations of Forming Concentration Camps for Homosexual mMen: April 1
On April 1, the media broke the first story of the concentration camps for gay men in Chechnya, a federal subject of Russia. It is stated that over 100 men were captured and are being tortured for their sexual orientation. At least four men have been killed. The camps started forming in early 2017 and Chechnya has released reports of eliminating the gay community in their republic by May 2017. Chechnyan officials have denied these accusations, yet many media sites still covered the incident as factual.
Syrian Regime Blamed for Syrian Chemical Attack April 7
On April 7, the Syrian regime, lead Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, was accused of leading the chemical attack that killed at least 70 people, including 10 children. Assad has denied these allegations. This attack led to President Trump’s decision to bomb Syria to send a message to stop attacking its own people.
North Korea Threatens USA with Nuclear Attack: April 13
Kim Jong-Un issues a threat to attack the USA as President Trump has made comments about his leadership of North Korea. The threats have grown with the tests of missiles, which have failed to strike.
US Sends “Mother of all Bombs” to Afghanistan to fend off ISIS: April 14
The U.S. Military dropped the most destructive non-nuclear bomb on a set of underground tunnels to kill members of terrorist organization ISIS. The attack was described as justified by Gen. John Nicholson of the U.S. Military, as he said it was the right move at the right time. The U.S. reported the bomb attack killed 36 members of ISIS, yet ISIS denied these claims.
March for Science Demands Attention: April 22
The March for Science took place on April 22. The March targeted President Trump’s environmental policies that have only economic benefits rather than environmental protections. The March took place on Earth Day to further the point of protecting the planet Earth. Thousands of people took place in this March from across the United States.