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Russian Advances Near Pokrovsk: Evacuation of Civilians
On January 20, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the capture of two localities in Donbas: Chevtchenko, six kilometers south of Pokrovsk and Novojegorivka, respectively in the Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts. Pokrovsk, a key logistical hub for Ukraine in the region, has been a focal point of recent battles. On January 18, the Ukrainian army…
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Former Nagorno-Karabakh Officials Tried in Baku
Trials have commenced in Azerbaijan against leaders of the former Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, accused of war crimes by Baku, including genocide, terrorism, and violations of international law. Among those charged is Ruben Vardanyan, the former state minister of the self-proclaimed republic. The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh stems from ethnic and territorial disputes between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Predominantly…
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Georgian Dream Alleges Western Interference in Statement
On January 8, the ruling Georgian Dream party released a statement addressing Western sanctions and Georgia’s current political developments. The party accused Western nations of supporting a “party of global war” and a “deep state” allegedly working to destabilize Georgia and push it into war. It linked US and European leaders to this alleged network…
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Zelensky Claims Lukashenko Apologized in Early War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with American blogger and scientist Lex Fridman, disclosed details of a phone conversation with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during the initial days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Belarus acts as a staging ground for Russian military operations, including the deployment of missiles and army units, and served…
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Ex-French President Faces Trial Over Gaddafi’s Role in his Election
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy stands trial in Paris from January 6 to April 10, accused of accepting funds from ex-Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. The charges include corruption, criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, and illegal campaign financing. Sarkozy allegedly formed a “corruption pact” with Gaddafi in 2005, promising diplomatic…
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Ukrainian Counterattack in Kursk Repelled by Russian Army
On January 5, the Russian Defense Ministry reported repelling a Ukrainian push in the Kursk Oblast. According to the statement, Ukrainian forces launched the assault around 9 am Moscow time near the village of Berdine. Captured in August 2023, the Kursk region represents the only territorial gains by the Ukrainian army on Russian soil. This…
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Montenegro Proposes Stricter Gun Laws After Mass Shooting
Montenegro’s government has proposed new gun control measures following a mass shooting on January 1st in Cetinje, a city located 10km west of the capital city of Podgorica. The shooting, which left 12 people dead, including two children, and injured four others, was reportedly triggered by a bar brawl. The suspected gunman, 45-year-old Aco Martinović,…
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2024: Record Year of Suffering for Children in Conflict Zones
The year 2024 marked one of the most devastating periods for children in conflict zones, according to UNICEF’s latest data. Over 473 million children, or nearly one in six globally, live in conflict-affected areas, doubling the percentage since the 1990s. An estimated 47.2 million children were displaced by conflict and violence by the end of…
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Georgia: Reports of Systematic Abuse and Torture Against Protesters
Ongoing protests in Georgia over EU membership have led NGOs to allege torture from authorities. CREDIT: Tbel Abuseridze.Multiple human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA, leading Georgian human rights advocacy), have reported allegations of excessive force and ill-treatment of protesters by Georgian police and security forces between November 28 and December 20, 2024. The incidents occurred during protests in Tbilisi, sparked by the ruling…
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Ukrainians Detained in Russia Offered Army Enlistment
Mediazona, an independent Russian investigative journalism outlet has reported the case of four Ukrainian civilians held in a special detention center in Tambov, approximately 400 kilometers (248 miles) southeast of Moscow. These individuals are detained because their presence in Russia is deemed “undesirable” by authorities, but their deportation is hindered by complications arising from the…
