March 30, 2023

*) Ukraine says Russian forces making progress in frontline Bakhmut Russian forces have had some success in the eastern frontline city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian military officials said. The mining city of Bakhmut and surrounding towns in the eastern industrial region of Donetsk have been the focal point of assault for much of the war. Neither side yet has full control with heavy losses suffered by both but Russian officials say their forces are still capturing ground in street-by-street fighting. *) Mexico detention cell officials 'did nothing' to save migrants amid blaze The deaths of 39 migrants in a fire at a Mexican detention centre are being investigated as suspected homicides, a prosecutor has said. In a video, whose authenticity was confirmed by the government, three guards were seen rushing to leave migrants in their cell as flames spread. Eight people have been identified as allegedly responsible for the failure, Security Minister Rodriguez said at a news conference. They are two federal agents and a state immigration official, as well as five members of a private security company. *) Uganda deploys 1,000 troops to DRC's troubled east Uganda has deployed 1,000 troops to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo under the regional East African Community force. The deputy spokesperson of Uganda people's defence forces said the Ugandan army will be operating from Ituri province. Burundi and Kenya have already sent their troops to DRC for the same mission. Fighting in eastern DRC has been simmering for decades as more than 120 groups fight for valuable resources — while others try to defend their communities. *) UAE president designates his eldest son as crown prince of Abu Dhabi The president of the United Arab Emirates has appointed his eldest son as crown prince of Abu Dhabi. He is now next in line to take over as the leader of the federation. The state-run WAM news agency reported Sheikh Khaled’s appointment as crown prince, without providing further details. The new crown prince has risen