Tag: civilian protection
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This Week in Peace #113: Key Peace Developments Across Africa and South Asia
Overview This week in peace reporting highlights three pivotal updates shaping regional stability: the Democratic Republic of Congo’s peacekeeping mission facilitating the repatriation of former rebels, renewed violence in Jonglei which may jeopardize South Sudan’s peace prospects, and comments from Pakistan’s acting president linking sustainable development to regional peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Taken together, these…
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Clashes in Tigray: Ethiopian Forces Battle Tigrayan Fighters Succession of Conflicts Intensify
Escalation in a War-Scarred Region Clashes between Ethiopian federal troops and Tigrayan forces have renewed violence in the country’s northern Tigray region, a long-troubled area that has endured years of conflict, famine, and monumental aid reductions. The renewed fighting marks another chapter in a struggle that has disrupted lives, shattered infrastructure, and complicated regional diplomacy.…
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South Sudan Conflict Escalates as 180,000 Flee Amid Barrel Bombs and Swamp Evacuations
Overview: Renewed fighting sparks a mass displacement crisis A renewed wave of fighting in South Sudan has forced more than 180,000 people to flee their homes, underscoring the fragility of the country’s peace process. Witnesses describe indiscriminate attacks, including barrel bombs, as government and armed groups clash across several regions, driving civilians into crowded shelters…
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Syria Northeast Escalation: Civilian Protection Must Be Prioritized, HRW Warns
Context and stakes in Northeast Syria The fighting in Northeast Syria, between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has intensified, drawing international concern over civilian harm. Human Rights Watch (HRW) today called on both sides to respect human rights and take concrete steps to protect civilians caught in the crossfire. With…
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Syria Civilian Protection in Northeast Escalation, HRW Warns
Background: Escalation in Northeast Syria The conflict in Syria’s northeast has intensified as government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces engage in renewed military operations. Human Rights Watch (HRW) says that in such volatile environments, civilians often pay the highest price, facing displacement, shelling, and restrictions on essential services. As fighting expands, the international…
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Ukraine condemns ‘brutal’ Russian strikes as peace talks resume with US
Ukraine condemns brutal strikes as peace talks resume Ukraine has condemned a new wave of Russian strikes that killed at least one person and wounded several others, warning that such attacks jeopardize efforts to reach a lasting ceasefire. The overnight assault came as Kyiv prepared to engage in renewed discussions with American diplomats aimed at…
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UN Daily Press Briefing: Key Updates on Syria from Farhan Haq
Overview of the UN Daily Press Briefing on Syria The Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General conducts daily briefings to summarize the United Nations’ ongoing engagement with crises around the world. In today’s briefing, Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq provided updates on the situation in Syria, emphasizing that the UN is closely monitoring the developments,…
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UN Briefing on Syria: Key Updates from Today’s Office of the Spokesperson Session
Overview of Today’s UN Briefing on Syria In today’s near-verbatim briefing from the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq provided an update on the evolving situation in Syria. The briefing focused on humanitarian access, civilian protection, and ongoing efforts to support a durable ceasefire. While specifics varied as events unfolded,…
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The Risk of a ‘Second Chernobyl’: What Putin’s Attacks on Ukraine’s Power Grid Could Mean
Overview: A Dangerous Framing of Modern Warfare The phrase “second Chernobyl” is rarely used lightly. It conjures images of a catastrophic, widespread nuclear incident and the long, lingering consequences for millions of people. In the current conflict, critics argue that Russia’s intensified targeting of Ukraine’s power grid raises the specter of such a disaster, not…
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UN Warns Gaza Crisis Is Far From Over: Aid and Repairs Only Temporary Stopgap
Overview: A Temporary Stopgap in a Deepening Crisis The United Nations and its partners have delivered substantial aid to the Gaza Strip three months into a fragile ceasefire, but a veteran aid worker warns that such relief is not a lasting solution. Despite tonnes of relief items and critical infrastructure repairs, the humanitarian crisis remains…