Based on security risk assessment, the security levels of various regions are as shown in the Global Risk Map. Afghanistan, Syria, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nigeria, Sudan, Ukraine, Palestine, and Israel are classified as extremely high-risk areas. During this period, security incidents such as armed conflicts and terrorist attacks occurred frequently in these regions. Chinese-funded enterprises stationed abroad must enhance their own security precautions.
(This information is for the internal risk assessment of our company only.)
Two Attacks Kill 2, Injure Multiple People
On October 6, the Sheikh Maqsud military checkpoint and nearby neighborhoods in Aleppo City, Aleppo Governorate, northern Syria, were shelled and shot at by the "Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)", resulting in the death of 1 Syrian security force member and injuries to 3 others. Subsequent exchanges of fire between the two sides injured multiple SDF fighters.
On October 9, shortly after the Syrian government forces announced that they had reached a comprehensive ceasefire agreement with the Kurdish armed-dominated "Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)" and that it would take effect immediately, government military positions near the Tishrin Dam in eastern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, were again attacked by SDF fighters, causing 1 government soldier’s death and injuries to multiple others. The Syrian authorities stated that the SDF violated the ceasefire agreement reached on the 7th more than ten times within two days and frequently launched attacks on the positions of Syrian government forces in eastern Aleppo Governorate. The SDF, however, claimed that it carried out the attack only after discovering that the Syrian government forces attempted to "infiltrate its territory" on the 9th.
Israel-Palestine Conflict Has Killed 67,100 PalestiniansFrom October 6 to 10, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to launch attacks on multiple locations in the Gaza Strip, causing a large number of casualties. According to statistical data released by the Gaza Strip’s health department on the 7th, in the two years since the outbreak of the new round of Israel-Palestine conflict, Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 67,173 Palestinians and injured nearly 170,000 others. Among the deceased are 20,179 children, 10,427 women, and 4,813 elderly people. 92% of the housing in the Gaza Strip has been damaged or destroyed, and 1.9 million people have been displaced. In addition, 103 out of 157 hospitals in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed and are inoperable, and 1,701 medical staff have been killed in the attacks.
Comparison of Gaza City Before and After the Attack
Palestine and Israel Reach First-Phase Gaza Ceasefire AgreementOn October 10, Israel announced that it had approved the first-phase Gaza ceasefire agreement signed with the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). The content includes an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip, the exchange of detained persons between Israel and Hamas, and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The ceasefire agreement has been welcomed by regional countries and the international community. International public opinion believes that this agreement is a positive development, but the specific implementation of the agreement and subsequent processes are still full of uncertainties.
Israel Attacked by Houthi RebelsOn October 7, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a statement saying that Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched four consecutive drone attacks on Israel the same day. All drones were intercepted by Israel’s air defense system, with no casualties or property losses reported.
Armed Conflict in Kurdistan Province Kills 2, Injures 3On October 7, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps clashed with anti-government armed forces in Sarvabad, Kurdistan Province, western Iran, resulting in the death of 2 Revolutionary Guard members and injuries to 3 others. There have been no reports yet of casualties on the anti-government armed forces side.
Israeli Military Attacks Kill 3, Injure 8
On October 6, a car was attacked by an Israeli drone in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon, killing 2 people and injuring 1. The Israeli military stated that it had killed Hassan Atwi, a key member of Hezbollah’s air defense system, in southern Lebanon that day.
On October 11, six heavy machinery storage sites in the Mais al-Jabal area of southern Lebanon were hit by Israeli air strikes, causing 1 death and 7 injuries. At the same time, a large number of bulldozers and excavators were damaged, and roads were cut off.
Border Clashes Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Cause Heavy CasualtiesFrom the late night of the 11th to the early morning of the 12th, Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged fire in the border area between the two countries. On the 12th, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of Pakistan issued a statement saying that from the late night of the 11th to the early morning of the 12th, militants from the terrorist organization "Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)" launched an attack on Pakistani forces in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area. Pakistani security forces retaliated, killing at least 200 militants. The exchange of fire caused 23 Pakistani security force members to die and 29 to be injured. The statement also said that the Pakistani military carried out precise strikes on Afghan military camps and outposts, as well as training bases and support networks of terrorist organizations in Afghanistan, destroying multiple Afghan military camps in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area.
At a press conference held in Kabul on the 12th, Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that in the counterattack launched by Afghan forces in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area, 58 Pakistani personnel were killed and 30 were injured, while 9 Afghan personnel died and 16 were injured. The Afghan side also stated that if anyone invades Afghanistan’s territory, the Afghan government and people will respond and defend national sovereignty.
Two Attacks Kill 2, Injure 7
On October 6, Pakistani troops were ambushed by unidentified armed personnel in the Baka Khel area of Bannu District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, resulting in the death of 2 officers.
On October 7, a railway track in the Shikarpur District of Sindh Province, Pakistan, was attacked by an explosion, causing at least 7 injuries and the derailment of the track.
19 Militants Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ProvinceOn October 8, Pakistani security forces launched a counter-terrorism operation against terrorists in the Orakzai area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in northwestern Pakistan, killing a total of 19 militants. The exchange of fire also caused the death of 2 senior officers and 9 soldiers of the security forces.
Sydney Shooting Injures 20On October 6, a large-scale shooting incident occurred in Sydney, Australia, injuring at least 20 people and damaging multiple vehicles. On the same day, a man fired indiscriminately at passing vehicles from a building in downtown Sydney, resulting in 1 person being seriously injured, 19 slightly injured, and multiple cars catching fire. At present, the gunman has been arrested by the police.
Scene of the Shooting Incident
Foreign Minister’s Residence AttackedOn October 6, the residence of New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters in Auckland was attacked, with no casualties reported. On the same day, a man used a crowbar to smash the doors and windows of Peters’ residence and then surrendered to the police. Currently, the case is under trial.
Multiple Attacks Kill 24, Kidnap 1According to a monitoring report from Hanwei International’s security officer stationed in West Africa:
On October 5, armed militants attacked Rani Ramat Village in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing 1 villager and kidnapping the village chief.
On October 8, suspected Fulani armed herders ambushed passing vehicles along the Barkin Ladi-Dorowa Babuje Highway in Plateau State, killing 2 passengers. On the same day, suspected Fulani armed herders attacked the Dagaceri Community in the Birniwa Local Government Area of Jigawa State, killing 2 people and injuring multiple others.
On October 9, armed militants attacked Gimi Tasha Village in the Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing 3 people. In the evening of the same day, armed militants attacked the Dan Lutu Community in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing 8 members of the joint task force. On the same day, armed militants attacked two communities in Kwara State twice, killing 1 community police officer and 3 residents.
In the early morning of October 10, the "Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)" launched an attack on a military camp in Borno State using rockets, drones, and improvised explosives. The Nigerian "Operation Hadin Kai" force deployed locally promptly organized a counterattack, killing at least 15 terrorists and repelling them. The exchange of fire also caused 4 Nigerian soldiers to die and 5 to be injured.
Chinese National Killed in KwaZulu-Natal ProvinceOn October 6, media reports stated that a Chinese national surnamed Li from Fujian Province was killed in his own residence in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, on October 5. After the incident, the police quickly arrived at the scene to collect evidence. The specific motive for the crime and information about the suspect are still under investigation.
Sustained Protests Cause Hundreds of CasualtiesFrom October 1 to 9, anti-government demonstrations continued to break out in the capital and other places of Madagascar, triggering riots, which have caused at least 22 deaths and more than 100 injuries. On October 9, in the center of Antananarivo, the capital, some protesters attacked the police with stones and sticks, while the police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the crowd. The protests also spread to multiple cities in the country, including Toliara, Antsirabe, and Toamasina, causing losses to the local Chinese economy.
Armed Conflict ContinuesFrom October 6 to 12, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continued to exchange fire in various parts of Sudan. This week, the two warring parties fought fiercely for control of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan, causing a large number of civilian casualties. On October 9, a mosque in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State, Sudan, was hit by shelling, killing 13 people and injuring 20 others, and part of the mosque’s building was destroyed. The armed conflict that has lasted for more than two years has caused over 30,000 deaths and displaced 12.9 million people in Sudan.
Four Shooting Incidents Kill 15, Injure 32
On October 8, three consecutive shooting incidents occurred in Houston, Texas, USA, killing a total of 4 people. The police stated that the three shooting incidents were committed by the same suspect. After shooting and killing a female driver, the suspect shot and killed an auto mechanic and a witness, then committed suicide.
On October 10, a shooting incident occurred at a school in Heidelberg Town in eastern Mississippi, USA, killing 2 people.
On October 11, a shooting incident occurred in Leland, Mississippi, USA, killing at least 4 people and injuring 12 others.
On October 12, a shooting incident occurred at a bar on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, USA, killing 4 people and injuring at least 20 others.
Scene of the Houston Shooting Incident
Army Ammunition Factory Explosion in Tennessee Kills 16On October 10, an explosion occurred at a military explosive factory at the junction of Humphreys County and Hickman County, Tennessee, USA, killing 16 people and leveling a building. Currently, the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Russia-Ukraine Armed Conflict ContinuesFrom October 6 to 12, Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine continued. The Russian Ministry of Defense recently released a battle report stating that in the past week, the Russian military launched 6 cluster strikes on Ukraine’s military-industrial enterprises, natural gas, energy, railway, and port infrastructure. The targets included substation facilities, railway mobile trains, military airport infrastructure, drone assembly workshops and storage points, fuel depots, and temporary deployment points of Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries. The Russian air defense system shot down 1,719 drones and took control of a residential area in the Zaporizhzhia region.
On the Ukrainian side, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that within this week, the Ukrainian military repelled Russian attacks in multiple directions. The Ukrainian Air Force, missile forces, and artillery attacked targets such as assembly areas of Russian personnel, weapons, and military equipment. In the Donetsk region, the Ukrainian military successfully prevented Russia’s attempt to break the siege and launched an effective strike against Russian forces. At present, the Ukrainian military is launching a counteroffensive in the directions of Dobropillya and Pokrovsk, while actively defending in the directions of Kupiansk and Novopavlivka.
President’s Convoy Besieged in Cañar ProvinceOn October 7, the convoy of Ecuadorian President Novoa was besieged while en route to attend an event in Cañar Province, causing damage to vehicles. Novoa himself was not injured. On the same day, when Novoa’s vehicle was about to arrive at the event venue, it was besieged by approximately 500 people, who threw stones at the vehicle. Currently, 5 people have been arrested and will be prosecuted on terrorism charges.
Mayor of Herdecke in North Rhine-Westphalia Injured in AttackOn October 7, Iris Starzé, the newly elected mayor of Herdecke, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, was seriously injured in a stabbing attack near her apartment and is in critical condition. Currently, the police are conducting a large-scale investigation into the case in the city.
Shooting in Hesse Injures Multiple PeopleOn October 11, a shooting incident occurred at a market square in Giessen, Hesse, central Germany, injuring several people. The gunman is still at large. Currently, the police are searching for the gunman.
Conflict in Tamaulipas Kills 6, Injures 2On October 6, a military vehicle was deliberately rammed by a car while patrolling on the highway in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Subsequently, the soldiers opened fire in retaliation, causing 6 deaths and 2 injuries. Currently, Mexico’s military prosecution department and other relevant authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Two Attacks Injure 2
On October 7, a man was injured in an attack in a residential area in New Brunswick, Canada.
On October 8, a stabbing attack occurred in the Yonge Street and College Street area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, injuring 1 person.
Army Base Attacked in Arauca Province, Injuring 8On October 6, media reports stated that the army base in Puerto Haldán, Arauca Province, Colombia, was attacked by a bomb on the night of the 5th, injuring 8 soldiers. Currently, no organization or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Gaza Aid Convoy Intercepted by IsraelOn October 8, a convoy carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip was once again intercepted by the Israeli Navy in the Mediterranean Sea. The convoy consists of 9 ships and carries nearly 150 activists from 30 countries. Currently, all personnel and materials on board have been taken to an Israeli port. This is the second time Israel has intercepted and seized a humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza recently.
