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DYK nomination of Save Uganda Movement

Hello! Your submission of Save Uganda Movement at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 21:23, 3 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Save Uganda Movement

On 12 January 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Save Uganda Movement, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Save Uganda Movement grew from a few hundred members to around 17,000 in a matter of months? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Save Uganda Movement. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Save Uganda Movement), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 12 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Ma Xiang

On 18 January 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ma Xiang, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Chinese bandit Ma Xiang raised a thousands-strong rebel army in just one or two days, conquered three commanderies, and declared himself emperor, only to be killed by a much weaker opponent? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ma Xiang. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ma Xiang), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 18 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for War in Uganda (1986–1994)

On 19 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article War in Uganda (1986–1994), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the war in Uganda (1986–1994) involved rebel armies led by a prophetess, her father, spirits, "Hitler", ex-ministers, and Joseph Kony? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/War in Uganda (1986–1994). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, War in Uganda (1986–1994)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 19 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Incredible research and referencing - thank you No Swan So Fine (talk) 09:33, 19 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@No Swan So Fine: Thank you for the kind words! Applodion (talk) 18:05, 19 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, let me add to that. Great coverage of this subject, very informative & useful for me. Good work! 86.83.56.115 (talk) 13:40, 3 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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		Your hook reached 11,931 views (497.1 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of February 2021 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/they) 01:04, 12 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations

Your DYK hook about the War in Uganda (1986–1994) drew 11,931 page views (497 per hour) while on the Main Page. It is one of the most viewed hooks so far during the month of February and has earned a place on the Best of February list. Keep up the great work! Cbl62 (talk) 20:04, 24 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Can you please check Talk:Turkish occupation of northern Syria

Hello I am sorry to bother you but I have put a "Talk" on here about the use of wording in the article, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Turkish_occupation_of_northern_Syria since a user named Des Vallee has constantly reverted it back and blamed me for 'personal bias' in one of the edits, while his ideology is clearly in line with those of NES and other similar groups. I have done my part to contribute successfully without causing much issue, but I have waited for several weeks and no answer. Could you please check it, since I can see that you are a well respected figure in here and a lot less bias. I am sorry to write this here, but this is only option I have since I have not got any single reply to the issue. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hsng7ba (talk • contribs) 21:29, 23 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ITN for Battle of Palma

On 29 March 2021, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Battle of Palma, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Dumelow (talk) 18:46, 29 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

File:ISIL fighters in Palma.png listed for discussion

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DYK nomination of 1972 invasion of Uganda

Hello! Your submission of 1972 invasion of Uganda at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Just a minor point with regard to the phrasing of the hook. Anaxial (talk) 12:56, 3 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Confusion on Idi Amin

I noticed you went and reverted my edit on Idi Amin because nicknames are never bolded. That doesn't quite make sense, because on Kalākaua, his nickname is "The Merrie Monarch", and yes it is bolded. I'm not sure if there are specific exceptions are made for certain people or what, but it left me scratching my head. Some clarity would be much appreciated; thanks! LittleMissDexterous (talk) | Sent from Mail for Windows 10 | 23:30, 10 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1972 invasion of Uganda

On 11 May 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1972 invasion of Uganda, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1972 invasion of Uganda was described by a historian as "one of those rare events in military history. A perfect failure."? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1972 invasion of Uganda. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1972 invasion of Uganda), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 11 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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		Your hook reached 13,601 views (1,133.4 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of May 2021 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/they) 01:04, 12 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Boko Haram map

Now that's what I call modern art. Haha Borysk5 (talk) 16:36, 31 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Borysk5: Oh well, I do not specialize in map creation, so no wonder it looks clunky. I just felt that a more up-to-date map was needed. ^^ Applodion (talk) 16:41, 31 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Applodion: I made this map more similar to map from cited article. Borysk5 (talk) 18:28, 31 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Borysk5: Thank you very much. That one looks much better ;-D Applodion (talk) 20:05, 31 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Identifying Burundian notables in video

Some months ago you extracted an image of President Melchior Ndadaye of Burundi from this video. Do you know if any of the others shown in it can be identified? -Indy beetle (talk) 04:27, 1 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Indy beetle: I think the woman behind him, exiting the plane, is his wife Laurence Ndadaye (she can also be seen at 0:23 in the yellow clothing). For once, she does not look like Sylvie Kinigi (her face structure is quite different) who might also have travelled with him. Secondly, the woman from the plane generally looks very much like Laurence, as seen here, though that is only a side view.
The soldier with the green cap at the plane and later in the crowd might or might not be Jean Bikomagu (the figure looks somewhat like Bikomagu, seen here, in regards to facial structure and mustache.) However, I am not sure.
The man in the gray suit at 0:20 might be Cyprien Ntaryamira. Ntaryamira seems also to be the man standing left of Ndadaye at 0:38.
The woman in the pink suit at 0:22 looks somewhat like the younger Sylvie Kinigi, as shown here.
About the others I have no idea. Of course, the big problem is the lack of photos to compare them to. Applodion (talk) 09:57, 1 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

- Ok my thoughts on Kinigi and Laurence were the same. Your sight on Ntaryamira is very perceptive, perhaps Sylvestre Ntibantunganya is the one in the hat standing further to the left (hard to tell but he often wears glasses, and all three men were top FRODEBU leaders and it was obviously a FRODEBU rally based off the colors they were wearing). Bikomagu seems harder to discern, because the man in the video looks younger than that photo. If only I had familiarity with Burundian army uniforms! -Indy beetle (talk) 00:08, 2 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A draft you may be interested in

I would be most appreciative if you had any input on User:Indy beetle/Bugesera invasion. -Indy beetle (talk) 04:15, 7 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Indy beetle: I will definitely look into it; perhaps some of my books will yield some small extras. Today I am kinda busy, however, so I will only get to it tomorrow. Applodion (talk) 08:27, 7 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Different hook

For Battle of Sambisa Forest (2021), can you add some alternate hooks? The quotation is problematic for DYK. And that article has a lot of interesting (and horrific) info in it. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 06:09, 30 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Aussie Article Writer: No problem! Applodion (talk) 08:09, 30 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations from the Military History Project

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DYK nomination of Sanin Husain

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DYK for Sanin Husain

On 12 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sanin Husain, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the head of military leader and "holy man" Sanin Husain was used to decorate a market? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sanin Husain. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sanin Husain), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 12 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Battle of Sambisa Forest (2021)

On 15 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Battle of Sambisa Forest (2021), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that many Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant fighters were able to reunite with their kidnapped families after the 2021 Battle of Sambisa Forest? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Battle of Sambisa Forest (2021). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Battle of Sambisa Forest (2021)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 15 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ISWAP

I would love to see a basic article on this group. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 14:02, 16 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Aussie Article Writer: Yes, it is really neccessary to finally create one. I am quite busy currently and will stay so until 21.07., but I will try to set one up afterwards. Applodion (talk) 14:04, 16 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, no rush, just expressing my interest in the article. Sounds like it is a very complicated group. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 14:05, 16 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Aussie Article Writer: It is indeed. The oddest thing about it, IMO, is the fact that it is an ISIL faction (a group notorious for tolerating little internal criticism), yet has been described as "democratic" in some of its elements by researchers. As far as I can say, that's no misguided use of the term either; ISWAP's repeated internal disputes and constant leadership changes - most of them guided by rules, and only occasional cases of outright coups - do actually resemble some primitive form of people's participation. Of course, that only makes it more difficult to actually understand what is going on within the group. Every time an ISWAP leader disappears, journalists and researchers dispute whether he was killed in combat, demoted, sent abroad, murdered, imprisoned or executed. Applodion (talk) 14:16, 16 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Fascinating! Sounds like there is a fair amount of material for the article… - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 14:21, 16 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Strizek for Louis Rwagasore

Hey Applodion. If it isn't too much trouble, would you mind leafing through Helmut Strizek's Ruanda und Burundi (should you still have access to it) to see if he has anything substantive to add about Louis Rwagasore? I would be most appreciative; detailed sources about what was going on in Burundi in the early 1960s aren't very forthcoming. -Indy beetle (talk) 01:52, 22 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Indy beetle: Sure, I will try ;-D Applodion (talk) 08:52, 22 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

2021 Taliban offensive

Not sure what you were trying to do here[1] but you've removed the updated casualty numbers. Viewsridge (talk) 19:14, 25 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Viewsridge: Some references were also broken, the flagcruft had to be removed, and the Haqqani network is not a unit. There was so much wrong with the infobox that I just took an axe. If I removed an update to the casualties that was not my intention. Applodion (talk) 19:19, 25 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ok I see, have a nice evening. Viewsridge (talk) 19:22, 25 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Viewsridge: Seems like your conflict with the anon was the result of a misunderstanding. I have adjusted the "Territorial changes" to reflect both the number of captured districts, as well as the overall number of Taliban-held districts. What do you think? Applodion (talk) 19:31, 25 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure if it's necessary to display the total Taliban controlled districts in the territorial change section. Viewsridge (talk) 19:38, 25 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

There seems to be a flag-soup in the reactions section, perhaps those should be taken out too? Viewsridge (talk) 19:44, 25 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Viewsridge: I am not sure about the flags in the reactions section. Personally, I think they should be removed, but flags there seem to be generally accepted on wikipedia (in contrast, policy states that flags in infoboxes should be used sparingly). In regards to the territories, it allows readers to better gauge the overall success of the offensive, so to compare it with the situation before the operation. Applodion (talk) 20:17, 25 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

If both of us think they should be removed and there is no policy regarding it I'd say take them out. There are probably others who want them gone too. There's simply way too many of them right now to add any meaning to the article. Overall success of the offensive makes sense now to think about it. Viewsridge (talk) 20:32, 25 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Viewsridge: True. Applodion (talk) 20:41, 25 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Panjshir conflict

Hi Applodion, I noticed that you removed the maintenance tag under the map while editing the article, could you re add it, I'm not extended confirmed yet. I'd also like to get your opinion on that discussion. Viewsridge (talk) 19:30, 6 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Viewsridge: Ups, that was not my intention. Will re-add it. Applodion (talk) 20:56, 6 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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DYK nomination of 1991 Zaire unrest

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DYK for 1991 Zaire unrest

On 18 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1991 Zaire unrest, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during the 1991 Zaire unrest, 30 to 40% of all companies in Zaire were plundered, and around 70% of the country's retail businesses were destroyed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1991 Zaire unrest. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1991 Zaire unrest), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Golweyn Ambush

Hi Applodion, You suggested I write a new article on the second Golweyn ambush in Somalia. That's fine, if you could could rename the current article into "2017 Golweyn Ambush" (I don't know how to do that). Then I will call mine the "2021 Golweyn Ambush". OK? Loranchet (talk) 13:32, 23 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Loranchet: No problem. Please create the 2021 article first, then I am allowed to move the 2017 one (per Wikipedia rules, qualifiers like "2017" are only allowed when multiple articles of similarly named events exist). In regards to moving, that is not difficult: When you see an article, you should see a section called "more" to the right, close to the "edit" button. Click on it, and a "move" option should appear on all articles which are not move-protected. Applodion (talk) 13:46, 23 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

OK, will do, but may take 24 hrs, am very busy (unforeseen). Will alert you when ready. Loranchet (talk) 18:45, 23 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Loranchet: No hurry. Ping me whenever you are done. Applodion (talk) 19:24, 23 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Done, see 2021 Golweyn Ambush. Loranchet (talk) 01:52, 24 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Loranchet: Thank you. I have moved the article. Applodion (talk) 15:15, 24 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

New article

Hello Applodion, thanks for check out my new article Afro-Syrians, I hope you liked it. Afroditeiraq (talk) 18:35, 24 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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DYK for Battle of Lashkargah

On 31 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Battle of Lashkargah, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Taliban secured victory in the Battle of Lashkargah soon after suicide–car-bombing the police headquarters, a crucial chokepoint of the city's defense? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Battle of Lashkargah. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Battle of Lashkargah), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:13, 31 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Gurbachan Singh Salaria: Difference between revisions

Yes the family, village and the clan members claim is false and you guys are true. Half of the things are messed up buddy. His education -: He studied at military school of Chail Birth Village name is Jangal And He is a Dogra Rajput and a Hindu not a Saini nor any inclination to Sikhism.

Don’t worry I have discussed this back home we will try to have this publication correct their blunder and issue an apology for the same.

I agree with you both are different castes how can Dogra Rajputs have no connection or nothing to do with Saini’s. Anks07 (talk) 11:17, 12 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Anks07: Your personal opinion / tales do not matter. What matters are proofs based on reliable sorces. This source, for example, states that he was a Saini and a Rajput. I have raised this on the talk page. I recommend you provided sources for your claims there. Applodion (talk) 11:21, 12 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Land of Shows

Dear Applodion, regarding you last change to the article "Tibetan Army", it would be wise to check before "reverting a vandalism". The name of the book is not "The Dragon in the Land of SHows: A History of Modern Tibet Since 1949" but "The Dragon in the Land of SNows: A History of Modern Tibet Since 1949". as you can easily verify by googling it. --95.238.130.59 (talk) 20:25, 12 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Liwa Fatemiyoun

Hi Applodion- Thanks for your hard work on the Liwa Fatemiyoun page. I saw of one your recent edits on the page, well, really a reversion of an edit that I think is incredible problematic. I removed the reference to the claim of Liwa Fateimyoun being deployed to places like Yemen, Bahrain, etc. (as claimed by the security analyst Smyth) because it is not backed up by any evidence. Should he or any other analyst provide proof of this claim, then that is fine. But without that evidence, to allow a unverified claim such as this to stand is highly irresponsible: it is the kind of stuff leads to war-mongering and sends nations to war. Any analyst can throw around these claims (and they do) about one country or another's involvement in the politics of another; to accept them without verification would be folly and potentially destructive. Two final points: 1) the claim that an Iranian militia is involved in a Gulf country is a constant refrain used by Gulf countries. Very often there are Iranian proxies involved in Gulf countries, but no always. There is a political element to it that can supersede evidence 2) This claim is more than a year old- to my knowledge, no evidence has been put forward in the time since. That should be a red flag. My suggestion that "some analysts understand the Liwa Fatemiyoun to be a 'phantom force' to be deployed by Iran to other countries" is fair. It states the claim, but keeps it general, without mentioning specific countries. Interested to hear your thoughts. Simurghistan (talk) 05:25, 13 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Simurghistan: Wikipedia is not censored; concerns as you expressed it in regards to the possible ramifications such as warmongering are not an issue here. However, I agree with your further reasoning - as a matter of fact, I actually strongly dislike Symth's position (he tends to throw around a lot of unverified claims), but I generally feel that such claims have to be represented regardless if the expert in question is respected in his/her field (and Symth is). Furthermore, claims should always be attributed to individuals; attributions like "some analysts" should be avoided.
So how about this compromise: "Accordingly, Symth and ex-Herat Province governor Abdul Qayoum Rahim claimed in 2020 that Liwa Fatemiyoun had begun deployment to other localities around the Middle East without providing firm evidence. Symth and Rahim also claimed that the constant fighting had turned Liwa Fatemiyoun into an elite force, as most of its less capable fighters had been killed or demobilized, leaving only the most experienced and radical ones." What dop you think? Applodion (talk) 11:29, 13 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your message. Yes, I understand and agree that Wikipedia is uncensored, however, that does not mean that one can't exercise caution when (re)presenting unsubstantiated claims. What bothered me and was problematic about the wording (and certainly Smyth's claim in the first place...you seem to understand many of his positions as I do :) ) is that it contained a level of specificity (e.g. Yemen, Bahrain) with zero evidence presented. In any case, I think the wording of your compromise is excellent: it names Smyth and Rahim *specifically* as advocates of an unsubstantiated claim. The "without providing evidence" is of course key here; until evidence is provided it should remain. Nice work! Simurghistan (talk) 12:33, 13 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Simurghistan: I have changed the article accordingly. Applodion (talk) 12:46, 13 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Remind you not to use blog as references

Thank you for contributing to the article Sultan Murad Division. However, please do not use unreliable sources such as blogs, your own website, websites and publications with a poor reputation for checking the facts or with no editorial oversight, expressing views that are widely acknowledged as extremist, that are promotional in nature, or that rely heavily on rumors and personal opinions, as one of Wikipedia's core policies is that contributions must be verifiable through reliable sources, preferably using inline citations. If you require further assistance, please look at Help:Contents/Editing Wikipedia, or ask at the Teahouse. Maybe you don’t know that blogs are not a good reference. In fact, I found that you often trigger warnings, such as filters 1,045 and 1,077.

If you don’t know the details, you can read Wikipedia:Verifiability.I'm still learning, hope you can too. Rastinition (talk) 12:21, 25 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Rastinition: Be so kind and inform yourself what is reliable and what not before blindly removing stuff. The Erasmus-Monitor (which has its own German wikipedia page, see here) is a highly reliable source, organized by a German academic and used as a source even by German security forces. The other blogs had not been added by me. Applodion (talk) 15:52, 25 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The same goes for the source you removed from the Uganda Army article; it is a published article by the University of Toronto. Applodion (talk) 15:54, 25 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

If I check every webpage, it will waste a lot of time and there is also the risk of being directly attacked by hackers, so I usually check through google the website domain or historical pages.

At least the risk of computer death or cell phone death will be reduced.

PS:Sometimes I read Wikipedia in other languages to confirm which unreliable sources are ignored because we are not familiar with the language. Rastinition (talk) 23:11, 25 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Rastinition: Your concern regarding security is certainly valid, and I do not blame you for not clicking very link. The same goes for foreign language refs. I just think that you should look close at the links themselves; the references I mentioned had clear indications of being valid, with one linking directly to Toronto University's page, and the other to a site which has its own Wikipedia article mentioning how reliable it is. Applodion (talk) 11:56, 26 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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DYK for Battle of Kabamba

On 27 September 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Battle of Kabamba, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that rebel leader and later Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni had to walk 19 kilometres (12 mi) and borrow a car before the Battle of Kabamba because his pickup truck had broken down? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Battle of Kabamba. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Battle of Kabamba), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK nomination of Kennin Rebellion

Hello! Your submission of Kennin Rebellion at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Flibirigit (talk) 17:06, 5 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

2021 Beirut clashes

I know I am a random IP, but I am begging you to lock the 2021 Beirut clashes page. Notyourashta is pov-pushing utter nonsense, such as the claim that the Lebanese Armed Forces were directly fighting the Hezbollah and Amal protesters. Even though almost all the RS are saying otherwise (alleged LF snipers). It has reached the level of vandalism, please stop this. 2601:85:C101:C9D0:3D99:8F9:BAFA:11B0 (talk) 19:32, 20 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I am not an administrator, I cannot lock any pages. However, Notyourashta's last edits appear to be much more acceptable. As it stands at the moment, the article appears to be relatively ok. Applodion (talk) 19:46, 20 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding the Lebanese Armed Forces, a video does exist which shows at least one soldier shooting at demonstrators, so there was at least one Hezbollah/amal vs. Lebanese Army clash. Applodion (talk) 19:49, 20 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, but that was not the main clashes, and should not be in the lede. I will leave it at that. 2601:85:C101:C9D0:3D99:8F9:BAFA:11B0 (talk) 19:51, 20 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

To be fair, we still don't know who the snipers were. Although the LF seems likely, the arrest of a Syrian by the Armed Forces in connection to the attack might suggest another faction. One should not forget that false flag attacks are a common occurrence in the Middle East, so I feel leaving it at "unidentified gunmen" in the lead and elaborating further in the main part of the article is a fair compromise. Applodion (talk) 21:27, 20 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

True, but the allegation was reported in virtually every RS given in the article, it is certainly worthy of mention, especially in the lede. This makes sense. 2601:85:C101:C9D0:3C91:74A:E3FA:8BDF (talk) 00:13, 21 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Kennin Rebellion

On 21 October 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kennin Rebellion, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the perpetrators of the Kennin Rebellion surrendered when one of their commanders, a female samurai, was wounded? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kennin Rebellion. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Kennin Rebellion), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 21 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for André Kisase Ngandu

On 23 October 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article André Kisase Ngandu, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Congolese rebel leader André Kisase Ngandu criticised his Rwandan allies to such an extent that they were probably responsible for his murder? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/André Kisase Ngandu. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, André Kisase Ngandu), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Sam Magara

On 25 October 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sam Magara, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that rebel leader Sam Magara was killed when he ventured into a city to visit a dentist? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sam Magara. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sam Magara), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Precious anniversary

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@Gerda Arendt: Thanks! Applodion (talk) 14:28, 2 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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ITN recognition for Ali Fadhul

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November 2021

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Rojda Felat

Hi Aplodeon How Many Battles If You Know (Rojda Felat) won?? Pls answer me I will appreciate it 🌹❤️ 212.237.120.183 (talk) 12:03, 15 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

See the article's references for that. If you want to add more battles, you need proper sources mentioning her involvement - such as newspapers. Applodion (talk) 12:54, 15 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No Aplodeon I mean that how many battles she won?? I don’t mean add many battle mores because you wrote battles and wars and campaigns with each other that you add it i mean generally how many battles she won?? 12 or 13?? Or how many she she lost?? 1 or 2??? I mean this I appreciate it if you answer me again 212.237.120.30 (talk) 16:42, 15 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

We don't know the exact number because much of her career has not been covered by outside sources. As a matter of fact, her early career is largely unknown, possibly due to her being involved in underground operations. Applodion (talk) 17:27, 15 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

But as much as i know that you wrote she won 13 battles yes?? Can you check it out iam wrong or not?? Pls?? That i mean if she won this many battles like 13 that it means she’s the first woman In History won many battles like 13 That even she’s best soldiers among Kurdish people if she won 13 that you wrote pls check it again it’s necessary I really appreciate it again if you do this for my Thank Aplodeon for doing this ❤️❤️🌹🌹 212.237.120.196 (talk) 21:05, 15 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

That number is 100% false. It is probably way more. Applodion (talk) 21:42, 15 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Also, that would not make her one of the "best soldiers among Kurdish people"; there are literally hundreds of Kurds with more battle experience, both modern and past ones. Applodion (talk) 21:44, 15 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

You think that she probably won more than 13 Battles?? Or What?? And you said hundreds!! I think she won this 13 or more than this without losing and even she without doubt She’s the first Kurdish won this many battles like 13 or more than this without losing If you know more please tell me again as i said I appreciate it ❤️🌹❤️🌹 212.237.121.239 (talk) 04:09, 16 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

As I said, I don't know more. No offense, but I do not think that conversation is leading anywhere. P.S.: You don't need to create a new section each time you try to say something; just edit the existing one. Applodion (talk) 08:35, 16 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for answer me again and as i say thanks for teach me that editing it not open a new one And i asked this question because i wacthed a video about Generals of each country that in Germany mentioned(Fedor Von Bock) That he won 14 battles and one lost He was nazi general and i said that if Rojda Won 12 or 13 or more she’s among us because you wrote how many battles she did and won it and i watched all of it she won all of the battles that you took it from Resources And if you wrote with resources and how you don’t know about it??? ❤️🌹❤️🌹 Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.237.120.239 (talk) 10:19, 16 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Why Removing me??

I asked about wounding in battles why you deleted?? 212.237.120.2 (talk) 18:09, 23 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

If you had a question, it was not understandable, and I assumed someone had accidentally posted something to my wall. Applodion (talk) 18:58, 23 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ohhh got it I mean that If an Commander or general Wounded in A battle but The army of a commander or general won the Battle or not?? A point of winning the battle goes for the commander or a general??? That’s what i mean — Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.237.120.2 (talk) 20:11, 23 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I mean if an commander or a general Wound in a battle But His Army Win The battle a point goes for a for him Or not? That’s what i mean 212.237.120.2 (talk) 20:14, 23 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I am not sure what you mean with "point goes for a for him". War is not a game. A won battle is a won battle, regardless of whether the commander is hurt or not. Applodion (talk) 22:22, 23 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Battle of Tripoli 1983

Hello, I commend your great efforts in the historical articles. Can you help me create an article about the Battle of Tripoli in 1983? It was one of the most important battles of the Lebanese Civil War and witnessed the departure of a major party, the PLO. There are many reliable sources that can be relied upon such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.--Sakiv (talk) 05:57, 27 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Sakiv: I would love to help, but I already have several projects lined up at the moment (in addition to non-Wikipedia obligations). Perhaps in the future. Applodion (talk) 13:46, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't mean to put a lot of effort into it, but to follow up if it needs just some improvements. Anyway no problem.--Sakiv (talk) 17:59, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Sakiv: Oh, if you don't plan something big, and instead create a start-class article which could be gradually expanded over many weeks, then sure. I would be happy to help a bit. Applodion (talk) 19:24, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I have created the article.--Sakiv (talk) 01:15, 2 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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DYK for West Nile campaign (October 1980)

On 12 December 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article West Nile campaign (October 1980), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during the October 1980 West Nile campaign, rebels were initially hailed as "liberators", only for them to start looting coffee? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/West Nile campaign (October 1980). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, West Nile campaign (October 1980)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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