USA
NOTHING SIGNIFICANT TO REPORT
EUROPE
NOTHING SIGNIFICANT TO REPORT
ASIA
NOTHING SIGNIFICANT TO REPORT
RUSSIA
NOTHING SIGNIFICANT TO REPORT
IRAN
Iran: Second Computer Virus Discovered April 25, 2011
An Iranian scientist discovered a second virus, Staress, in Iran’s computer system and the virus is currently being studied at a laboratory, Iran’s Passive Defense Organization chief Gholam Reza Jalalisaid, Mehr News Agency reported April 25. Jalali said Staress can operate in sync with the system, making it difficult to destroy in early stages as it mimics government files. He added Iranian experts are examining various features of the virus before it will to be able to effectively eliminate it.
IRAQ
Iraq: Thousands Protest In Mosul Over Potential U.S. Troop Extension April 24, 2011
Thousands of Iraqis rallied in the northern city of Mosul on April 24, the largest protest against an extended U.S. military presence in the country yet, Reuters reported. Around 5,000 people, including provincial council members and tribal leaders, rallied in the main square of the city. Protesters were trying to pressure the government against considering any proposal for an extended U.S. troop presence, according to Sheikh Barzan al-Badrani, chief of the Badrani tribe in Mosul. The protesters also demanded the release of detained prisoners and government reform; they regret that they voted for corrupt officials, al-Badrani said. The United States is scheduled to withdraw all of its troops by the end of the year.
ISRAEL
NOTHING SIGNIFICANT TO REPORT
AFGHANISTAN
Afghanistan: More Than 400 Escape From Kandahar Prison sApril 25, 2011
An estimated 476 inmates escaped from the main prison in the Afghan city of Kandahar at around 11:00 p.m. April 24 by digging a tunnel out of the facility, Afghan prison supervisor Ghulam Dastagir Mayar said, adding most of escapees are Taliban insurgents, AP reported April 25. Afghan police and government officials confirmed the jailbreak as well as Taliban spokesman Qari Yousef Ahmadi who said 100 Taliban commanders and many other militant fighters escaped.
MIDDLE EAST
Syria: Security Forces Open Fire In Daraa April 25, 2011
Syrian security forces and armored vehicles entered the southern Syrian town of Daraa April 25 and opened fire on anti-government protesters, killing five, according to a Daraa resident named Mohsen, Al Jazeera reported. Mohsen said private homes have become hospitals with Al Arabiya television also reporting multiple deaths within the town.
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
NOTHING SIGNIFICANT TO REPORT
MISC
NOTHING SIGNIFICANT TO REPORT
Except where noted courtesy www.stratfor.com
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