Hpapun, once a thriving town in Myanmar, is now a ghost town due to ongoing conflict, and its residents are unable to participate in the upcoming election, which is widely viewed as a sham by rebel groups. The election process is marred by violence, displacement, and a lack of voter turnout in urban areas, with the military-backed USDP expected to win most seats.
Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council announced it would dismantle all its institutions due to internal disagreements and regional pressure, following recent territorial conflicts and the leader's flight to the UAE, amidst ongoing civil war and regional tensions.
A drone attack in el-Obeid, Sudan, has killed at least 13 people, including 8 children, amid ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF rebels, highlighting the escalating humanitarian crisis and violence in the region.
The article commemorates the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Lincoln in 1863, which declared the freedom of slaves in rebellious states, marking a pivotal moment in American history and the fight for equality, and emphasizing the nation's ongoing commitment to justice and liberty.
A suicide bomber targeted police in Aleppo, Syria, killing one officer and injuring two others during New Year's Eve, with the attack likely aimed at a church gathering; the incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Syria following years of civil war.
Myanmar's first general election in five years is underway under military supervision amid ongoing civil war and repression, with the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party expected to win, raising questions about the election's legitimacy and democratic credibility.
Myanmar's first general election in five years is underway under military supervision amid ongoing civil war and repression, with critics arguing it lacks legitimacy and serves to reinforce military rule, while opposition and international observers express concerns over fairness and human rights violations.
Myanmar's first election in five years is underway under military supervision amid ongoing civil war and repression, with critics questioning its legitimacy and opposition boycotting, while the military-backed party is expected to maintain power.
Myanmar's military junta has initiated a controversial election amid ongoing civil war and widespread human rights abuses, with many citizens and international actors criticizing the process as illegitimate and a sham, while the military seeks to legitimize its rule and re-engage with the international community.
Myanmar is holding a controversial election amid ongoing civil war, with widespread criticism, political repression, and logistical challenges, as the military seeks to legitimize its rule despite significant opposition and violence.
Myanmar is holding elections amid ongoing civil war and a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced, widespread food insecurity, and a struggling economy despite some signs of recovery. The conflict, triggered by the 2021 military coup, has led to significant violence, displacement, and international aid challenges, exacerbating the country's dire conditions.
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris proposed a peace initiative to the UN Security Council, calling for an immediate ceasefire, withdrawal of RSF troops, and a transitional period leading to elections, but the plan has faced rejection from the RSF and ongoing conflict persists amid a severe humanitarian crisis.
Yemen's warring factions, the Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government, have agreed to exchange about 2,900 prisoners in the largest swap in over a decade, brokered by the UN and Red Cross, as a step towards peace amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
The Battle of Antietam, the deadliest single-day battle in American history, was a pivotal Civil War engagement that halted Confederate advances into the North, enabled Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, and shifted the war's political and strategic landscape, despite ending in a tactical stalemate.
The UK has imposed sanctions on Syrian militia leaders, groups, and businessmen involved in violence and supporting the Assad regime, including asset freezes and travel bans, as part of efforts to promote accountability and support Syria's political stability.
