Egypt Hosts Bright Star 23 with Participation from 34 Countries

Egypt Hosts Bright Star 23 with Participation from 34 Countries

Part of the conclusion of the "Bright Star 2021" training (the Egyptian military spokesman's page on Facebook)
Part of the conclusion of the "Bright Star 2021" training (the Egyptian military spokesman's page on Facebook)
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Egypt Hosts Bright Star 23 with Participation from 34 Countries

Part of the conclusion of the "Bright Star 2021" training (the Egyptian military spokesman's page on Facebook)
Part of the conclusion of the "Bright Star 2021" training (the Egyptian military spokesman's page on Facebook)

The Egyptian Armed Forces announced the details of the Bright Star 2023, which aims to enhance military cooperation and combat common threats and risks.

The joint military exercise will run from August 31 to September 14 and involves 8,000 troops from 34 countries, to be held at the Mohammed Najib Military Base.

The military spokesman for the Egyptian Armed Forces published a video clip of previous Bright Star drills to announce the new training.

The spokesman said the training is the most essential and extensive joint exercise in the Middle East.

He added that Bright Star is a global military training on Egyptian soil.

The exercise allows the participating nations to exchange expertise and learn about the latest weapons and military equipment.

It also covers various scenarios of conventional and irregular warfare, including security and counter-terrorism operations.

The exercise involves ground forces, infantry, armored vehicles, artillery units, navy, air force, and special operations forces.



US Demands Accountability Over 'Horrific' Sudan Village Attack

 Sudanese Rapid Support Forces - File Photo/Reuters
Sudanese Rapid Support Forces - File Photo/Reuters
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US Demands Accountability Over 'Horrific' Sudan Village Attack

 Sudanese Rapid Support Forces - File Photo/Reuters
Sudanese Rapid Support Forces - File Photo/Reuters

The United States on Friday condemned Sudanese Rapid Support Forces "horrific" attack that killed more than 100 people in a village as it urged accountability and a resumption of ceasefire talks.

"The United States condemns the horrific attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on unarmed civilians," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said, AFP reported.

"Attacks on civilians throughout Sudan must stop now. There can be no military victory in this war," he said in a statement.

The RSF, which has been at war with the regular army since April 2023, on Wednesday attacked the central village of Wad al-Noura in al-Jazira state with heavy artillery, according to democracy activists.

The activists shared footage of what it said was a mass grave and gave a death toll of at least 104.

"Both the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces must ensure the protection of civilians and hold accountable anyone within their ranks who is responsible for war crimes or violations of the Jeddah Declaration," Miller said.