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conflictdisplacement2 years ago

"Mass Exodus from Karabakh to Armenia Amid Rising Death Toll from Fuel Depot Blast"

Thousands of Armenians are fleeing the defeated breakaway enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, with more than 28,000 already crossing into Armenia. Their departure has been marred by an explosion at a fuel depot that killed dozens and injured over 100. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced $11.5 million in humanitarian assistance, urging continued access to Nagorno-Karabakh for those in need. Azerbaijan launched a lightning operation to take over Karabakh, and while a top Azeri official stated they have no intention of creating a land corridor through Armenia, there are concerns about the safety and rights of ethnic Armenians in the region.

accidentsdisasters2 years ago

Fatal Fires Ravage Benin, Claiming Dozens of Lives

At least 35 people were killed and several others injured in an explosion at an illegal fuel depot in southern Benin. The blast occurred as gasoline bags were being unloaded from a vehicle at a contraband fuel depot, where commuters were stocking up on fuel. Benin, a neighboring state of Nigeria, has a substantial fuel black market due to smuggling from Nigeria. The incident has prompted an investigation into the circumstances, and the government has expressed condolences to the victims' families.