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Former Indonesian dictator Suharto, known for brutal massacres and corruption, was posthumously named a national hero, sparking protests from human rights groups and victims' families who see it as whitewashing his repressive regime.
Massacres by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo have cast doubt on the effectiveness of recent peace efforts, with reports of significant violence against villagers, despite a signed peace agreement and ongoing negotiations, highlighting ongoing instability in the region.
Sudanese paramilitaries and allied militias have seized control of cities in the western region of Darfur, resulting in mass killings in one regional capital and a camp for displaced families. This military advance by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) marks a significant escalation in the conflict that began seven months ago. The RSF, led by Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has been accused of multiple attacks on hospitals, mass killings, and ethnically motivated violence. The United Nations and Doctors Without Borders have raised concerns over the reported atrocities. The situation threatens to reignite the civil war that devastated Darfur two decades ago.
Poland's demand for recognition of the massacres committed by Ukrainian nationalists during World War II has sparked a row with Kyiv, potentially straining their relationship and fueling Russian propaganda. Poland insists that the killings of tens of thousands of Poles by Ukrainian nationalists were genocide, while Ukraine considers some of the nationalist leaders as heroes. Poland seeks Ukraine's permission to search for burial sites to identify and commemorate Polish victims, believing that addressing historical crimes will strengthen bilateral relations and prevent Russia from exploiting the issue.
Poland begins observances to honor the victims of World War II massacres by Ukrainian nationalists, which have strained relations between the two neighboring nations. Poland considers the killings of around 100,000 Poles in 1943-44 as genocide, with entire villages burned down and inhabitants killed. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited massacre sites in Ukraine, while Poland's Catholic Church leaders held a joint religious service. Poland seeks Ukraine's cooperation in searching for burial sites and bringing the truth to light to strengthen bilateral relations and counter Russian attempts to exploit historical tensions.
Poland begins observances to honor the victims of World War II massacres by Ukrainian nationalists, which have strained relations between the two neighboring nations. Poland considers the killings of around 100,000 Poles in 1943-44 as genocide, with entire villages burned down and inhabitants killed. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited massacre sites in Ukraine, while Poland's Catholic Church leaders held a joint religious service. Poland seeks Ukraine's cooperation in searching for burial sites and bringing the truth to light to strengthen bilateral relations and counter Russian attempts to exploit historical tensions.
Palestinians mark the Nakba every year on May 15, which refers to the mass expulsion of Palestinians from their ancestral land by Zionist militias in 1948. During this time, hundreds of villages were depopulated, homes were destroyed, and thousands were killed. Jewish Irgun, Haganah and Stern Gang militias committed a series of mass atrocities, including dozens of massacres. This article highlights five of the massacres that took place during the Nakba, including Balad al-Sheikh, Saasaa, Deir Yassin, Saliha, and Lydda.