Tag: Civilians
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Anicet Kimonyo: A Journalist Searching for Peace in the Darkest of Times in DRC
In the Heart of Goma: A Journalist’s Mission In the eastern reaches of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Goma sits at a crossroads of risk, resilience, and reporting. Anicet Kimonyo is a journalist who has chosen this frontier as his beat, focusing on how war reshapes the daily lives of civilians. His work blends…
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Syria Civilian Protection Lacking in Northeast Escalation
Overview: A Warning from Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a grave warning as fighting intensifies in Northeast Syria between government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The report emphasizes that civilians are bearing the brunt of the escalation and calls on all parties to uphold international humanitarian law. With…
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The Traitors to Dry Cleaning: the week in rave reviews
Overview: The Traitors returns with a bold twist The fourth season of The Traitors, streaming on BBC iPlayer, has thrust a new wrinkle into the popular reality-mystery format. While fans will recognize the familiar chessboard of trust, deception, and strategic voting, this latest installment leans into fresh dynamics that thrill both long-time devotees and newcomers.…
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Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills 24 in Occupied Kherson as Tensions Rise Ahead of Peace Talks
Overview A Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 people and wounded dozens more in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson region as residents celebrated the New Year, according to Russian officials on Thursday. The incident underscores the volatile dynamics surrounding the ongoing conflict and the fragile state of peace talks, with both sides accusing each other…
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Ukraine Drone Strike in Occupied Kherson: 24 Dead, 50+ Wounded During New Year Celebrations
Overview of the incident A Ukrainian drone strike reportedly killed 24 people and wounded more than 50 others as residents in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson region gathered to celebrate the New Year. The attack was described by Russian officials on Thursday, adding another grim development to a year defined by spikes in fighting…
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Khost Bombing: Afghan Claims of Pakistani Attack Kill Nine, Including Children
Overview of the incident Afghan authorities and the Taliban administration have condemned a bombing in the southeastern province of Khost, saying that a house was struck by Pakistani forces. The attack, which Afghan officials say killed at least nine children and a woman, has intensified scrutiny over cross-border military actions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier. The…
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Afghanistan says Pakistan airstrike in Khost kills civilians
Overview of the Claim The Afghan authorities, led by the Taliban administration, say a bombing targeted a house in the southeastern province of Khost, resulting in the deaths of at least nine children and a woman. The claim was issued by Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, who described the attack as a deliberate bombing by…
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After the Fall of El Fasher: Chaos and Brutality Unfold as Civilians Suffer
Overview: A City in Turmoil After the Fall The northern Sudanese city of El Fasher has descended into chaos in the hours following its capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Residents describe a sudden collapse of security, with gunfire in the streets, looting after dark, and a breakdown of basic services that once kept…
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El-Fasher Falls to RSF: Turning Point in Darfur Crisis
Background: A long-standing Darfur catastrophe The western Sudanese city of El-Fasher has been a focal point in the country’s brutal conflict, rooted in a struggle between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The latest development—El-Fasher falling under RSF control—appears to signal a major shift in the balance of power in Darfur,…
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Israel Attacks Gaza Again as Trump Peace Plan Advances: Six Die
Overview: Six Civilians Die in Gaza as Israeli Airstrikes Resume In the latest round of violence, Israeli forces carried out airstrikes on Gaza City and the southern Khan Younis area, killing at least six civilians, according to medical staff and local authorities cited by Reuters. Reports describe an attack on a residential building in Gaza…