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Unidentified Drone Shot Down Over Iraq's Kirkuk

American army soldiers at the K1 Air Base northwest of Kirkuk in northern Iraq before a planned US pullout on March 29, 2020. (AFP)
American army soldiers at the K1 Air Base northwest of Kirkuk in northern Iraq before a planned US pullout on March 29, 2020. (AFP)
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Unidentified Drone Shot Down Over Iraq's Kirkuk

American army soldiers at the K1 Air Base northwest of Kirkuk in northern Iraq before a planned US pullout on March 29, 2020. (AFP)
American army soldiers at the K1 Air Base northwest of Kirkuk in northern Iraq before a planned US pullout on March 29, 2020. (AFP)

Iraq's air defenses shot down an unmanned drone on Thursday in the northern city of Kirkuk, two police sources told Reuters, triggering an investigation into the identity of the drone.
One Iraqi military colonel said on condition of anonymity that an initial investigation of the debris showed it was a Turkish military armed drone.
The drone fell in the center of Kirkuk, igniting a fire near some houses, but caused no casualties, police sources said, adding the blaze had been brought under control by firefighters.
There was no immediate response from Turkish authorities to a request for comment.

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Grundberg Urges Houthis to Prioritize Interests of Yemeni People

UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. Photo: UN
UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. Photo: UN
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Grundberg Urges Houthis to Prioritize Interests of Yemeni People

UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. Photo: UN
UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. Photo: UN

UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg has urged Yemen’s Houthi militias to prioritize the interests of the Yemeni people and called for the unconditional release of detained UN personnel.

Grundberg concluded a visit to Muscat, where he held meetings with senior Omani officials, his office said in a statement on Wednesday.

During the meetings, Grundberg expressed appreciation for the Omani role in advancing UN efforts toward peace and stability in Yemen.

Grundberg also met with Mohammed Abdulsalam, chief negotiator and spokesperson of the Houthis, emphasizing the urgent need for broader de-escalation across Yemen.

“The Special Envoy stressed the importance of prioritizing the interests of the Yemeni people and called for constructive dialogue,” said the statement.

Throughout all his meetings, the Special Envoy reiterated the UN chief’s “urgent call for the immediate and unconditional release of detained UN personnel,” it added.

Last week, the Special Envoy met with Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohamed Al Jaber in Riyadh.

The talks focused on de-escalation efforts in Yemen amid regional tensions.

Grundberg also met with the P5 members of the UN Security Council. He underscored the critical need for a unified approach to support efforts toward a political process and a ceasefire in Yemen.

The Special Envoy emphasized the importance of sustained advocacy for releasing detained UN personnel.