SUMMARY: Violence erupted in Mozambique following the confirmation of Frelimo party’s Daniel Chapo as the winner of the disputed October 9 elections. At least 21 people, including two police officers, were killed in the unrest. The violence, mostly led by supporters of losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, saw 236 violent incidents, including looting and attacks on police subunits. Protests broke out in Maputo and Beira, with shops looted and vehicles set on fire. Tensions have been high since the election, and over 150 people have died in post-election violence. Mondlane’s supporters have called for a “shutdown” starting Friday.

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SUMMARY: Bethlehem is preparing for a subdued Christmas amid the ongoing war in Gaza, with traditional festive decorations and influxes of tourists notably absent. The festive atmosphere has been replaced by security measures around the Nativity Church, and Mayor Anton Salman emphasized the town’s enduring message of peace and hope while calling for an end to Palestinian suffering. With tourism, which constitutes about 70% of Bethlehem’s economy, severely impacted, unemployment has soared to nearly 50%. Access restrictions due to the conflict have also hindered movement, exacerbating economic challenges for the local population. Over 45,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza amid the violence.

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SUMMARY: South Korea’s main opposition party plans to seek impeachment of acting leader Han Duck-soo after he missed a deadline to approve independent investigations into President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife. Han, the country’s No. 2 official, assumed presidential duties following Yoon’s impeachment. The opposition Democratic Party criticized Han for vetoing key bills and urged him to appoint justices to the Constitutional Court, which will decide Yoon’s fate. Han’s failure to act on opposition bills led to impeachment threats. Legal challenges over impeachment procedures and the requirement for a two-thirds majority could complicate the process.

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