Tag: humanitarian impact
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Myanmar’s Election Kicks off Under Military Rule Amid Civil War
Overview: Ballots Begin in a Country at War Voters in Myanmar headed to polling stations on Sunday for the first phase of the country’s long-awaited general election, the first since 2018. The vote, conducted under the supervision of the military government that seized power in a 2021 coup, is taking place as a civil war…
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Election underway in military-ruled Myanmar amid conflict
Overview: a vote under military supervision Myanmar began its first general election in five years, conducted under the tight oversight of the country’s military government. With a civil war raging in multiple regions, the vote marks a significant moment in a nation long challenged by political upheaval and conflict. Observers and citizens alike sought clarity…
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Saudi-led Coalition Warns UAE-Backed Separatists of Immediate Action in Yemen
Rising Tensions in Yemen’s South The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen issued a stark warning Saturday to UAE-backed separatists operating in the southern region, saying it would respond immediately to any military movements that undermine ongoing de-escalation efforts. The statement underscores the fragile balance the international community is seeking to sustain as rival factions jockey for…
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Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Strikes Amid Border Talks: A Fragile Push for Peace
Raising Tensions During Delicate Peace Talks The border between Cambodia and Thailand has once again become a focal point of regional concern as Cambodia publicly accuses Thailand of escalating bombardments in disputed border areas. The accusations come at a time when officials from both countries are at a multi-day meeting aimed at negotiating an end…
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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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West Bank Settler Attacks Leave 15 Injured, Including Palestinian Farmer Featured by ToI
Overview: 15 Injured in West Bank Settler Attacks Fifteen people were reported injured in a series of settler attacks across the West Bank on Saturday, according to Palestinian and Hebrew media sources. The injured include Palestinians, Israeli and foreign activists, an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservist, a medic, and a journalist covering the events, highlighting…
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Hemedti Dagolo: RSF Leader in Sudan’s Crisis Timeline
Introduction: Who is Hemedti? Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, widely known as Hemedti, is a central figure in Sudan’s modern conflict landscape. As the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), he has shaped the trajectory of clashes, alliances, and power dynamics in Sudan and across the region. Hemedti’s rise from a local militia leader to the…
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Graphic executions in Gaza: Hamas asserts control amid clan rivalries
Graphic executions in Gaza surface amid Hamas consolidation A new, verified video from Gaza City has emerged showing what appears to be Hamas fighters carrying out executions in a public setting. The clip, which ABC NEWS Verify confirm-ed as authentic, shows several men forced to kneel in the Sabra neighbourhood while masked gunmen, some with…
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Escalating Tensions: Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Intensify After Airstrikes
Rising Tensions AfterPakistani Airstrikes In what appears to be the latest flashpoint in South Asia’s fragile security landscape, Pakistani airstrikes triggered a fierce exchange of fire along the border with Afghanistan. Islamabad claims to have killed over 200 Afghan Taliban and allied fighters in what it described as a targeted operation against militants. Kabul, however,…
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Trump Ends Gaza War? Assessing the Promise, Limits, and Path to Real Peace
Trump’s Role in the Gaza Ceasefire: Credit and Contention The prospect that Donald Trump has stopped the war in Gaza is a narrative that has quickly captured headlines. While it is true that a ceasefire and a hostage-release framework could mark a turning point, calling this the end of the Gaza conflict risks oversimplification. Trump’s…