All articles tagged with #civil conflict
Originally Published 1 day ago — by The Guardian
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Ynetnews
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FRANCE 24 English
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
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.