Hanwei Global Security Information
This issue summarizes the2025317to2025323global security intelligence from various regionsupdates.According tosecurity riskassessments, the security levels of various regionsare shown on the global risk map, with Afghanistan, Syria, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nigeria, Sudan, Ukraine, Palestine, and Israel being extremely high-risk areas. During this period, these regions experienced frequent security incidents such as armed conflicts and terrorist attacks.Chinese enterprises overseas need to enhance their security precautions. (This information is for internal risk assessment purposes only)
Middle East Region
(1) Syria
Syrian-Lebaneseborder clashes result in 10 deaths and 52 injuries.On March 17, media reported that three Syrian soldiers were kidnapped and killed on the 15th at theSyrian-Lebanese border. Subsequently, armed clashes erupted between the two countries. On the 16th, the Syrian army shelled a Hezbollah gathering site on the Lebanese border, killing 7 and injuring 52. Early on the 17th, Lebanon retaliated. On the 18th, Syria and Lebanon reached a ceasefire agreement, ending the two-day conflict.
Israeli airstrikes cause2 deaths and 19 injuries.On March 17, parts of southeastern Homs Province and Daraa Province in Syria were attacked byIsraeli airstrikes resulted in 2deaths and 19 injuries. Syria condemned Israel's continued attacks on the country and called on the United Nations and the international community to stop Israel's actions.
(II) Palestine and Israel
The Israeli military's resumption of military operations in Gaza resulted in 590 deaths.From March 18 to 21, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) resumed ground military operations in the Gaza Strip, with large-scale airstrikes targeting northern, central, and southern Palestine, as well as the West Bank, resulting in at least 590 deaths and 678 injuries, including several senior officials of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). On the 21st, Israeli Defense Minister Katz issued a statement warning that if Hamas refused to release detained Israeli personnel, Israel would occupy more areas of the Gaza Strip. In response, Hamas fired shells into Israel on the 20th, retaliating against Israel's breach of the ceasefire agreement and resumption of attacks on Gaza. UN Secretary-General Guterres expressed "shock" at Israel's airstrikes on Gaza, calling on Israel to respect the ceasefire agreement, restore humanitarian aid to Gaza, and unconditionally release detainees. Egypt, Russia, Australia, and other countries also issued statements urging relevant parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement and avoid further escalation. Additionally, from March 17 to 19, large-scale protests continued across Israel, opposing the IDF's resumption of military operations in Gaza. During the protests, some demonstrators set fires and blocked multiple roads. Police detained 12 protesters on charges of arson, obstruction of traffic, and vandalism.
Scene of the attacked community in Gaza City, northern Gaza, on March 19
Jerusalem rally scene
Houthi forces attack Israeli international airport. On March 20, a spokesperson for Yemen's Houthi forces stated that the group had used a "Palestine-2" hypersonic missile to attack Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport that day, with no casualties reported.
(III) Yemen
Multiple areas hit by ongoing U.S. airstrikes.From March 17 to 20, Yemen's capital Sanaa and Houthi-controlled areas such as Hodeidah, Saada, and Al-Jawf provinces were continuously targeted by U.S. airstrikes, causing significant casualties and destroying numerous houses, factories, and residential areas, though specific casualty figures remain unreported. The U.S. airstrikes triggered large-scale protests in Sanaa. From March 18 to 19, tens of thousands of Yemenis gathered in Sanaa's central square to protest the U.S. airstrikes.
Scene of the building attacked by US airstrikes in Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, on March 20
Protest活动现场
(4) Turkey
Iraqi Consulate in Istanbul attacked by gunfire。On March 21, the building of the Iraqi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, was shot at by unidentified individuals, resulting in no casualties.That day, oneattacker used a Kalashnikov rifle to fire at the front of the consulate building and then fled the scene on a motorcycle.
Asia-Pacific Region
(1) Pakistan
Sindh ProvinceTwo shooting incidents resulted in 6 deaths and 10 injuries.On March 17, a gunfight broke out between two groups in Angaro Khaskhelly village, Khorwah town, Badin, Sindh Province, Pakistan, due to a land dispute, resulting in 5 deaths and 7 injuries.On the same day,the convoy of Pakistani People's Party Senator Jam Mehtab Dahar was attacked by gunfire in the Khenjoo area of Sindh Province, resulting in the death of one guardand injuries to three others.
(2) Indonesia
Armed attack in Papua Provinceresulted in 6deaths.On March 21, an armed attack occurred in Yahukimo Regency, Papua Province, Indonesia, resulting in the deaths of 6 teachers. That day, six teachers were attacked by a group of unidentified armed militants, and their house was set on fire. Currently, the police have launched an investigation into the incident.
(3) Myanmar
Military checkpoint in Bago Region attackedresulting in 4 deaths and 3 injuries.On March 17, media reported thatthe Hinsarhlaw military checkpoint near the 101-mile mark of the Yangon-Naypyidaw Highway in Kyaukdaga Township, Bago Region, MyanmarOn the 16th, it was attacked by local armed forces, resulting in the deaths of 4 military soldiers and injuries to 3 others.
Africa Region
(1) Nigeria
3 people were kidnapped in Abuja.On March 23, Lieutenant Cynthia Akol, a naval officer from the Defense Headquarters, and two others were kidnapped by armed men at their residence in the Mbappe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. After the incident, the kidnappers demanded a ransom of 100 million naira. Currently, the whereabouts of the kidnapped individuals remain unknown.
Abuja tanker explosion kills 77. On March 19, a tanker truck overturned near the Karu Bridge in Abuja, Nigeria, and exploded during a scramble by the crowd, causing casualties, though the exact number is unknown.
Rivers State declares a state of emergency.On March 18, according to a monitoring report by Hanwei International's security officer in West Africa, Nigeria's southern Rivers State entered a state of emergency. The reason is that the Rivers State governor's ongoing confrontation with the state legislature has paralyzed the state government. In response, the Consulate General in Lagos reminded Chinese citizens and enterprises in Rivers State to closely monitor the local political situation, strengthen security measures, and ensure personal and property safety. In case of emergencies, please report to the police promptly and contact the embassy or consulate.
(2) Niger
Attack on mosque in Tillabéri Region kills 44 and injures 13.On March 22, a mosque in Kokorou town, Tillabéri Region, Niger, was attacked by armed militants, resulting in the deaths of at least 44 civilians and injuries to 13 others. On the same day, the militants surrounded the mosque and attacked those attending collective prayers, also burning a nearby market and several residential buildings. The Nigerien junta's Ministry of Interior and Public Security stated that the attack was carried out by the extremist terrorist group "Islamic State in the Greater Sahara."
(3) Somalia
Bomb attack on presidential convoy kills 10 and injures 20.On March 18, a convoy carrying Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was hit by a roadside bomb near the presidential palace in the capital Mogadishu, killing 10 people, including 7 presidential security personnel and 1 prominent journalist, and injuring 20 others. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud himself was unharmed. After the incident, the extremist group "Al-Shabaab" claimed responsibility for the attack.
(4) South Sudan
Attack on town in Upper Nile State kills 21 and injures many.On March 17, media reported that an airstrike on the town of Nasir in South Sudan's Upper Nile State near the Ethiopian border on the 16th killed 21 civilians, including 2 women and 2 children, and injured many others. It is reported that the attack was carried out by the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF).
(5) Democratic Republic of the Congo
Continued armed conflict in the east.3
(6) Zambia
Robbery at Chinese-owned enterprise in Copperbelt Province leaves 1 dead and 1 injured.On March 21, a Chinese-owned enterprise engaged in waste oil and tire recycling in the Chambishi area of Zambia's Copperbelt Province was robbed at gunpoint, resulting in the death of one Chinese employee and injury to another. Following the incident, the Chinese Embassy in Zambia immediately engaged with Zambian police, urging swift resolution of the case, severe punishment of the perpetrators, and enhanced security measures for Chinese enterprises, institutions, and personnel.
(7) Sudan
Armedconflictcontinues。3This week, both sides also engaged in fierce battles for control of the presidential palace in Khartoum.
(8) Angola
Cholera outbreak claims over 300 lives。On March 21,Angola's Ministry of Health reported that the country had recorded a cumulative total of 8,141 cholera cases as of that day,including 313 deaths. The current cholera outbreak in Angola has lasted over 70 days, with nearly 200 new cases reported daily in the past three days. Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by Vibrio cholerae, primarily transmitted through contaminated water and food. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and high fever, with severe cases and delayed treatment potentially leading to death.
Europe and the Americas
(1) United States
Two shootings leave 1 dead and multiple injured.On March 20, a shooting occurred at a hospital in Troy, Michigan, USA, resulting in casualties with the exact number unknown. On March 21, another shooting took place in Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA, leaving at least one dead and multiple injured.
(II) Ukraine
The armed conflict between Russia and Ukrainecontinues.From March 17 to 23, Russia's special military operation in Ukraine persisted. The Russian Ministry of Defense recently released a combat report stating thatover the past week, Russian forces conducted 13 cluster strikes using precision weapons and drones against Ukrainian military facilities, including airfields, assembly workshops, ammunition depots, and drone storage and operator training bases. Russian troops repelled multiple Ukrainian offensives and launched several attacks in the Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia directions, shooting down numerous U.S.-made aerial bombs, rockets, and 1,100 fixed-wing drones. In Kursk Oblast, they recapturedseveral settlements and continued to defeat Ukrainian forces. On the Ukrainian side, the General Staff of the Armed Forces reported hundreds of battles on the front lines this week, repelling Russian attacks in multiple directions. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces used drones to strike the Engels military airfield in Russia's Latov Oblast. Additionally, on the 19th, both sides exchanged 175 prisoners of war.
(III) Ecuador
Three shootings resulted in 3 deaths and 1 injury.On March 17, a shooting in downtown Echeandía, Bolívar Province, Ecuador, left one dead. The same day, another shooting in the El Pacífico community of Manta, Manabí Province, killed one and injured another. Also on the same day, a shooting near the Hualtaco highway in Huaquillas, El Oro Province, claimed the life of one man. Authorities have launched investigations into these incidents.
(IV) Peru
Lima and other areas declared a state of emergency.On March 17, due to rampant extortion and violent incidents, the Peruvian government declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and nearby Callao Province, deploying military forces to assist in combating criminal activities.
(V) Haiti
Violent conflicts caused a record monthly displacement.On March 18, the UN International Organization for Migration reported that Haiti's security situation has sharply deteriorated, with escalating attacks on civilians, displacing over 1 million people nationwide. In the past month alone, violent conflicts forced around 60,000 to flee their homes, marking the highest monthly displacement record in the country's history. Currently, Port-au-Prince Airport remains closed, and the capital is nearly under siege.
(VI) Russia
Multiple regions attacked by Ukrainian forces, leaving 10 injured.From March 18 to 21, Russian regions including Belgorod, Voronezh, and Engels City in Saratov were targeted by Ukrainian military drone attacks, resulting in at least 10 injuries and damage to multiple buildings, including hospitals, residences, kindergartens, and schools. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 21st that between the night of the 18th and the early morning of the 21st, Russian air defense systems intercepted a total of 175 Ukrainian drones in these areas.
Maritime Security
(1) Red Sea
Houthis claim attack on US aircraft carrier.On March 18, Yemen's Houthi group issued a statement claiming to have targeted the US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the northern Red Sea using two cruise missiles and two drones, marking 'the group's third attack on the carrier within the past 48 hours.' The US has yet to comment on the incident.
(2) Cyprus
Refugee boat capsizes, killing 7 and leaving several missing.On March 18, a boat carrying 21 Syrian refugees capsized near Cyprus, with 7 fatalities confirmed, several still missing, and 2 rescued.
(3) Italy
Migrant boat capsizes, killing 6 and leaving 40 missing.On March 18, a migrant boat capsized in rough seas near Italy's Lampedusa Island, resulting in 6 deaths, 40 missing, and 10 rescued. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
