23 May

Manchester Blast & Terror Attacks in Europe 

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Greater Manchester
Manchester Blast
Following the Manchester bombing last night, British Prime Minister Theresa May said it was “now beyond doubt that the people of Manchester and of this country have fallen victim to a callous terrorist attack” that targeted “defenseless young people.” Security services believe they know the attacker’s identity but are not yet able to confirm it. They say they are working on whether he had help or support in carrying out the attack. If confirmed as an act of terrorism, it would be one of the deadliest attacks in Western Europe since 2015.The map explores how the Manchester blast compares to recent deadly terror attacks in Europe. Click the map to read more about the NY Times analysis and its connection to this top story.

Further Reading:  BBC, CNN, Washington Post, NPR
Graphic Source:  NY Times
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Indonesia
Dangerous Affairs 

While gay relationships and activities are not specifically illegal in Indonesia, the northern province of Aceh has been allowed to practice Shariah Law and has imposed increasingly conservative rules on its citizens. Indonesia’s reputation as a moderate Islamic country is being further criticized when today two young men were publically caned for engaging in gay sex. The two men were found when a neighborhood watch group broke down the door to one of the men’s houses and found the two in their private residence. After two months in a detention center, the men were caned 83 times each in accordance with Indonesian interpretation of Shariah Law. Caning, stoning, and other forms of punishment, all of which are made illegal by international human rights standards, are practiced in most regions of the world where Shariah Law has been enacted.

The map above displays where in the world Shariah Law is implemented and to what degree. It is possible to see many exclaves of Shariah Law in otherwise moderate countries. Click on the map to expand.

Further Reading: NY Times, BBC News, Washington Post, CNN
Graphic Source: Business Insider
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India
Prickly Neighbors

On Tuesday, India’s army said it bombed Pakistani army posts along the de facto (Line of Control) border dividing India and Pakistan in Kashmir, the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. As a result, relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate. India validated the bombing as part of counter-insurgency operations to stop militants from crossing the border into India. Pakistan denied any of its posts were destroyed but Indian army footage suggests otherwise. Kashmir is claimed by both countries in its entirety with both countries pointing fingers at the other for inciting unrest within the region.

The map depicts the Line of Control which divides Kashmir between India and Pakistan. Click the map to read more about the attack. 

Graphic Source: BBC
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Western Cape
When The Water Runs Dry

South Africa’s Western Cape province has officially declared a drought disaster as it faces it worst water shortage in 113 years. Provincial leader, Helen Zille said water will be harvested by drilling boreholes to serve hospitals and other key points in Cape Town. The drought was caused by the El Nino climatic cycle and the UN estimates that over 40 million people have been affected.

The drought is alarming the region and residents have been urged to use no more than 22 gallons of water a day. The map depicts the Western Cape area in South Africa. Click on the map to read more about the drought.

Graphic Source: BBC

GeoQuestion

Yesterday’s Answer

Q: Where in the world is this large underwater sinkhole located? 

A: Off the coast of Belize 
Named the Great Blue Hole, it is listed as a  World Heritage Site and can be found off the coast of Belize.The hole is over 300 m (984 ft) across and 108 m (354 ft) deep.

Today’s Question

Q:  Which nation is the only one to have no official capital?

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s DailyGeo where we reveal the correct answer!

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