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world1 month ago•8 min saved

Myanmar’s war-torn second vote proceeds amid charges of a sham election

Myanmar began a second round of general elections amid ongoing civil conflict, expanding voting to more townships while critics and a UN rights envoy condemn the polls as not free or fair and aimed at legitimizing military rule after the 2021 coup; the vote is to occur in three phases with a final round on Jan. 25 and 65 townships excluded due to fighting, and the military-backed USDP leading in the first phase as Suu Kyi’s NLD remains dissolved.

via AP News|

#civil-conflict #election #human-rights

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Myanmar's Controversial Elections Continue Amid Civil Unrest

Myanmar's military-led election, criticized as a sham and lacking credible opposition, is underway amid ongoing conflict and low voter turnout, with the military-backed USDP leading and concerns about legitimacy and future stability.

via The Guardian|

#civil-conflict #democracy #election

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Sudan's El-Fasher Conflict: Evidence of Body Disposal and International Concerns

Satellite images suggest paramilitary forces in Sudan are disposing of bodies and digging mass graves in el-Fasher, Darfur, amid ongoing violence. The conflict has caused thousands of deaths, mass displacements, and a severe humanitarian crisis, with limited aid reaching affected populations. A tentative humanitarian truce has been proposed, but violence and attacks continue, complicating efforts for peace and accountability.

via AP News|

#civil-conflict #el-fasher #humanitarian-crisis

world4 months ago•4 min saved

Sudan's Darfur city falls to paramilitary forces amid escalating conflict

The Sudanese paramilitary force RSF is capturing the Darfur city of al-Fashir, which could deepen the country's division along east-west lines, escalate violence, and cause further displacement and humanitarian crises amid ongoing conflict with the Sudanese army.

via Reuters|

#al-fashir #civil-conflict #darfur

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Hezbollah Threatens Lebanon Over Disarmament and US Tensions

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warned Lebanon's government against disarming the group, threatening civil war and emphasizing their resistance, while Lebanese officials condemned his comments and moved to disarm Hezbollah, highlighting tensions over weapons control and sovereignty.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#civil-conflict #disarmament #hezbollah

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Syria's Sweida Faces Devastation as Death Toll Mounts and Hospital Overflows

Fighting in Sweida, Syria, has resulted in over 600 deaths and a humanitarian crisis, with hospitals overwhelmed and bodies left in the streets. The Syrian government has announced plans to deploy troops to restore order amid escalating violence between Druze and Bedouin factions, prompting a shift in regional policy, while international bodies call for investigations into violations.

via Ynetnews|

#civil-conflict #clashes #sweida

world8 months ago•2 min saved

ISIS Suicide Bombing at Damascus Church Kills Over 20

A suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus, Syria, killed at least 20 people and injured 52, with the attack attributed to ISIS, occurring during a mass and prompting widespread condemnation from international entities.

via CNN|

#church-attack #civil-conflict #isis

world-news2 years ago•5 min saved

"Haiti's Leadership Crisis: Gangs, Pressure, and a State of Emergency"

Haiti is in a state of turmoil and gang-related violence, with a power vacuum following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise allowing gangs to seize control and wreak havoc. The situation is exacerbated by economic and political instability, a beleaguered police force, and a history of international interference. Gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as "Barbecue," has launched a coordinated assault against the acting Prime Minister, threatening civil war and genocide. The UN Security Council has called the situation "critical," and there are fears of widespread violence. International intervention, including a Kenyan-led police mission, has been proposed, but the best solution may involve support from countries familiar with Haiti's context and culture to address the root causes of the violence.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#civil-conflict #gang-violence #haiti

international2 years ago•1 min saved

US initiates evacuation of American civilians from Sudan amidst escalating violence.

The US government has started a land evacuation of American civilians in Sudan due to the growing civil conflict. The evacuation is being carried out by bus to Port Sudan, but the number of Americans being evacuated is unclear. The US Africa Command is flying unmanned ISR drones over potential land routes in Sudan, and US Naval assets are off Sudan's coast in case of an evacuation.

via Fox News|

#american-civilians #civil-conflict #evacuation

international2 years ago•3 min saved

US Military Mobilizes in Response to Sudan Violence and Embassy Threats

The US has deployed troops to Djibouti as a safety measure amid the growing civil conflict in Sudan. US forces have been placed in Djibouti for a potential mission to evacuate US Embassy personnel in Khartoum, Sudan's capital city. Embassy staff has been sheltering in place since Saturday, when gunfire and explosions erupted in the capital amid conflict between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan's army. A US citizen was killed in Sudan amid escalating violence in the country’s capital and other places over the past week.

via Fox News|

#civil-conflict #djibouti #embassy-evacuation

conflict2 years ago•6 min saved

Myanmar military airstrikes leave over 100 dead and spark international outrage.

Myanmar's military conducted airstrikes on a ceremony held by opponents of army rule, killing as many as 100 people, including many children. The military has increasingly used airstrikes to counter the widespread armed struggle against its rule, which began in February 2021. More than 3,000 civilians are estimated to have been killed since then by security forces. The United Nations strongly condemned the attack and said those responsible must be brought to justice. The death toll from Tuesday's air attack, if confirmed, could be the highest in more than two years of civil conflict that began when the army seized power in 2021.

via NPR|

#civil-conflict #conflict #human-rights-abuses

conflict2 years ago•5 min saved

Myanmar military airstrikes leave over 100 dead in village attack.

Airstrikes by Myanmar's military on a ceremony held by opponents of army rule have killed as many as 100 people, including many children. The military is increasingly using airstrikes to counter a widespread armed struggle against its rule, which began in February 2021 when it seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. More than 3,000 civilians are estimated to have been killed since then by security forces. The death toll from Tuesday's air attack, if confirmed, could be the highest in more than two years of civil conflict that began when the army seized power in 2021.

via The Associated Press|

#airstrikes #civil-conflict #conflict