Portal:Current_events/2012_January_12 Knowpia

January 12, 2012 (Thursday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

Shia insurgency in Yemen: at least 20 die in Sunni-Shia fighting in north Yemen. (AJE)
2010–2011 Burma border clashes: The Burmese government signs a ceasefire with Karen rebels. (BBC) (Al Jazeera)
2011–2012 Syrian uprising: The Arab League delays sending more observers to Syria; one of its observers also quits the mission. (BBC)

Law and crime

The Supreme Court of Israel upholds a law banning Palestinians who marry Israelis from gaining Israeli citizenship. (BBC)

Summary