2 Feb

Egypt: Massive Security Operation

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Egypt
Massive Security Operation
Egypt has been battling to contain an Islamic insurgency in the North Sinai region. On Friday, the government began a massive security operation to combat the growing issue. The air force carried out airstrikes on militant hideouts and naval forces were deployed to cut off their supply lines. Egypt has boosted security around the country’s border crossings, shipping routes, and vital facilities. There is no indication of how long this operation will last.  

This map depicts the location of the North Sinai region (yellow), where the military operation is taking place. Click on the map to learn more.   

Graphic Source: Deutsche Welle
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Uganda
Relief Aid Corruption
Four Ugandan officials have been suspended following allegations that the reported number of refugees in Uganda have been inflated.  One spot check in Kampala, the capital city, found that 7,000 refugees were living there as compared to the reported 26,000. Uganda is host to refugees from neighboring South Sudan and other surrounding war-torn countries such as Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi. Given it’s status as a refugee intake country, Uganda receives refugee aid from the United Nations and other aid relief organizations. However, as allegations against Commissioner for Refugees, Apollo Kazungu, and his three senior staff members grow, countries are considering to withdraw funding. The officials are also accused of stealing items and government land intended for the refugees, human trafficking, and election corruption. 

This map depicts the previously reported refugee numbers in Uganda. Click on the map to expand. 

Further Reading: Reuters, BBC, Guardian, UNHCR(1), ABC News
Graphic Source:  UNHCR(2)
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South Korea
Winter Olympics Begins
The 23rd Winter Olympics, hosted by South Korea, is underway with the opening ceremony taking place tonight (February 9) in PyeongChang. The Olympic cauldron will be lit by Korean gold-medalist figure skater Yuna Kim. The United States has sent its largest delegation in Winter Olympic History with 241 athletes set to compete. The athletes will march in according to the Korean alphabet, with Greece entering first based on Olympic tradition.  In an effort to ease tensions between the two countries, North and South Korea will parade into the stadium last under a unified flag. There are 15 different sports that athletes can compete in at the games with 102 different events scheduled.  

This map depicts the locations in PyeongChang where the different Olympic events will be held. Click on the map to expand.

Graphic Source: On The World Map

Yesterday’s Answer

Q: Which place receives the highest annual rainfall on earth?

A: Mawsynram, India
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this area near the Bangladesh border receives a yearly rainfall average of almost 470 inches (1,871 mm).
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Today’s Question

 

Q: Which country won the most Winter Olympic medals?

Stay tuned for the answer to today’s question in Monday’s DailyGeo.

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