This page is devoted to sharing information on current events involving natural and man-made disasters. One way that we, as professionals, can continue to grow in our professions is to be informed about current trends and to learn lessons from the world around us.
January 25, 2013 NEWS: Death Toll in Mozambique Flood Still Expected to Rise
Location: Mozambique
Event: Flood
Fatalities: 12 (as of January 25, 2013)
Injuries/Displaced: 70, 000 (as of January 25, 2013)
Summary:
On Thursday, the death toll from flooding in Mozambique has risen to 12 and is expected to increase in the coming days. The flood continues to affect a majority of southern Mozambique, where the electricity has been shut down. 70,000 people were forced to evacuate from their shelters and seek temporary refuge in different evacuation centers. The heavy rains are expected to last until Tuesday of next week.
Sources:
IOL News http://stne.co/UpzsX8
SABC http://stne.co/W69yIf
All Africa http://stne.co/Tw00YP
January 25, 2013 NEWS: Five Dead in Car Bomb Attack in Kapisa
Location: Kapisa, Afghanistan
Event: Car Bomb Attack
Fatalities: 5 (as of January 25, 2013)
Injuries: 15 (as of January 25, 2013)
Summary:
The Taliban was behind a car bomb attack in Kapisa, Afghanistan on Friday morning in which five people died. The attack was aimed at a NATO convoy but did not harm any members from NATO.
Sources:
CNN http://stne.co/UpuQQF
Eastangliandivision http://stne.co/WTYUlO
BBC http://stne.co/V2ToOH
January 16, 2013 NEWS
Suicide Bomber Kills Prominent Iraqi Lawmaker
Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Event: Suicide Bombing
Fatalities: 3 (as of January 16, 2013)
Injuries: 4 (as of January 16, 2013)
Summary:
Iraqi lawmaker, Ayfan Sadoon al-Essawi, was killed by a suicide bomber disguised as a worker at a construction site. Two of his bodyguards were also killed and four more were wounded.
Sources:
CNN http://stne.co/W645iB
Alarabiya http://stne.co/11yIfKu
Reuters http://stne.co/W6zRLq
January 16 2013 NEWS
Twin Blasts in Aleppo University Kills 82
Date: January 16, 2013
Location: Aleppo, Syria
Event: Bombing
Fatalities: 82 (as of January 16, 2013)
Injuries: 160+ (as of January 16, 2013)
Summary:
The first day of exams in the University of Aleppo had to be moved due to two explosions. The blasts which killed 82 and critically wounding at least 160 happened in close proximity to the university dormitories and the architecture building. The victims were mostly students and civilians who were being housed in the university. No cause is known and no direct party has confirmed responsibility over the incident.
Sources:
News.com http://stne.co/VZMomR
Financial Times http://stne.co/Wc8sbu
Guardian http://stne.co/WIOgwN
November 28, 2012 NEWS
Double Bombings in Syria Kills At Least 34
Date: November 28, 2012
Location: Damascus, Syria
Event: Bombing
Fatalities: 34 (as of Nov 28, 2012)
Injuries: Dozens, no specific number yet
Summary:
Early morning Wednesday, 34 people were killed when two car bombs detonated in Jaramana, Damascus. Dozens were also wounded from the incident. The explosives detonated in a parking lot between two commercial buildings five minutes apart. There have been already been numerous bombing attacks in the area for the past few months.
Sources:
Washington Post http://stne.co/UbDnUL
NY Times http://stne.co/VdvX86
CNN http://stne.co/QLoL1O
Indonesia Shakes To A 5.5 Earthquake, No Immediate Damages Reported
Date: November 28, 2012
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Event: Earthquake
Fatalities: 0 (as of Nov 28, 2012)
Injuries: 0 (as of November 28, 2012)
Summary:
Eastern Indonesia was struck with a 5.5 earthquake on Wednesday, per the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered 35 miles under the ocean. No damages were reported and no alarms were set off for any tsunami alerts.
Sources:
CBS News http://stne.co/TkUWk5
ABC News http://stne.co/RigQsI
Ottawa Citizen http://stne.co/10UG5mu
November 23, 2012 NEWS: Suicide Bombing in Wardack Province Kills 2 and Wounds 60
Date: 23 November 2012
Location: Wardack, Afghanistan
Event: Suicide Bombing
Fatalities: 2 (as of Nov 23, 2012)
Injuries: 60 (as of Nov 23, 2012)
Summary:
A vehicle bomb was set off by 2 suicide bombers at 7:30am in a street in Wardack, Afghanistan killing two and wounding at least 60. A representative from the Taliban, says they were behind the incident and that this was their reaction to the latest capital punishment of four Taliban detained in the Afghan main detention center in Kabul.
Sources:
ABC News http://stne.co/V16A9w
BBC News http://stne.co/TfLtLg
Huffington Post http://stne.co/V16Mpc
November 21, 2012 NEWS: Suicide Bomber Detonates Explosives Near US Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan
Date: 21 November 2012 at 08:31 GMT
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Event: Suicide bombing
Fatalities: 3 (as of Nov. 21, 2012)
Injuries: 5 (as of Nov. 21, 2012)
Summary:
A suicide bomber disguised as a security guard was killed before entering the premises of a US military base in Kabul. The explosives he was carrying detonated however it was unclear if the shooting of the guard or if the bomber himself ignited the devices. Three died and three more were injured in the incident that happened on Wednesday at around 8 in the morning. The area where the incident took place is where international organizations, diplomats and senior government officials are located.
November 21, 2012 NEWS: Libyan Security Officer Assassinated
Date: November 21, 2012 (AP)
Location: Tripoli, Libya
Event: Assassination
Fatalities: 1 (as of Nov 21, 2012)
Injuries: 0 (as of Nov 21, 2012)
Summary:
National Security Chief Col. Farag al-Dersi, security chief of the eastern city of Benghazi, gets assassinated by three unknown men on his way home from work on Wednesday. There are no suspects yet as of the moment.
Sources:
ABC NEWS: http://stne.co/XAxXZF
Washington Post: http://stne.co/Tfdfe6
Wicklow People World News: http://stne.co/WwKbRm
November 19, 2012 NEWS: Slum Fire in Bangladesh Causes 11 Deaths
Date: November 19, 2012
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Event: Fire
Fatalities: 11 (as of Nov 19, 2012)
Injuries: 7 (as of Nov 19, 2012)
Summary:
A mosquito coil (here is a link to Wikipedia for those who are not familiar with mosquito coil) set fire to buildings in a slum of Hazaribagh, Dhaka, Bangladesh at 3am on Monday. The fire rapidly spread, and killed 11 people. Although firefighters arrived at the area within a matter of minutes, they had a hard time putting it out. In the end, more than 500 homes were damaged.
Sources:
Times of India http://stne.co/TdtJlT
BBC http://stne.co/TddaHT
CNN http://stne.co/UcmT0J
November 14, 2012 NEWS: Chain of Car Bombs Attack in Iraq, 18 Killed, 80 Wounded
Date: November 14, 2012 Updated 2151 GMT (0551 HKT)
Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Event: Car Bombings
Fatalities: 18 (as of Nov. 14, 2012)
Injuries: 80 (as of Nov. 14, 2012)
Summary:
A chain of car bombS exploded across Iraq on Wednesday, a day before the beginning of the Islamic New Year. Overall, 18 people died and at least 80 were wounded. The explosions occurred in:
- Hafriya where three were killed, 18 wounded;
- Central Baghdad where one was killed and dozens wounded;
- Kirkuk, which was the deadliest attack. where five were killed and 31 wounded;
- Hilla where five died and 12 injured; and
- Diyala Province – which targeted the convoy of Governor Omer Aziz al-Hamri. The governor was unharmed but 11 were wounded.
Sources:
Irish Times http://stne.co/U1iuxD
Xinhua http://stne.co/REF1OS
CNN http://stne.co/U1iAp1