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Georgian New Laws Spark Human Rights Concerns
On February 2, the Georgian Dream government deployed police and special forces to prevent demonstrators from blocking the main highway during a pro-European rally near Tbilisi Mall. Over 50 protesters, including politicians Gigi Ugulava, Nika Melia, and activist Dima Bidzinashvili, were arrested. Reports of police violence, including physical assaults and mistreatment of detainees, prompted calls…
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Colombia’s Catatumbo Conflict: 46,000 Children Out of School, 50,000 Displaced
More than 46,000 children in Colombia’s Catatumbo region, located at the Venezuelan border, are unable to start the school year due to an escalation in violence that has led the government to close 710 schools across 10 districts until at least 10 February. The Catatumbo conflict in Colombia has resurged, with recent clashes between the…
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M23 Rebels Offensive in Democratic Republic of Congo
Armed clashes between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group have escalated in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On January 22, the town of Minova, located 20 kilometers west of Goma, came under M23 control. Fighting spread to Sake the following day, with reports of heavy clashes involving artillery and air support. United…
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Sudan: Chemical Weapons, Sanctions, and Starvation as a War Tactic
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has exacerbated a worsening humanitarian crisis. CREDIT: Steve Evans.As Sudan’s civil war continues, the use of chemical weapons, international sanctions on key leaders, and a worsening famine underscore the gravity of the crisis, with millions at risk amid escalating violence and blocked aid efforts. Chemical Weapons Use in Sudan’s Civil War The Sudanese civil war began in April 2023, rooted in a power…
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Over 5,600 Killed in Haiti’s Gang Violence in 2024
A report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reveals that 5,601 people were killed in Haiti in 2024 due to gang violence, an increase of over 1,000 from 2023. Additionally, 2,212 were injured, and 1,494 were kidnapped. One of the deadliest incidents occurred in December, with 207 people killed…
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Major Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India: Over 126 Dead.
A strong earthquake struck western China and Tibet on Tuesday, causing significant casualties and widespread damage. The US Geological Survey recorded a 7.1 magnitude quake, while the China Earthquake Networks Center recorded the quake at 6.8 magnitude. The epicenter was in Dingri County, Shigatse, a high-altitude region near Mount Everest, with a depth of 10km,…
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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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Gaza: Israeli Raid Leaves Kamal Adwan Hospital Out of Service
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the Kamal Adwan Hospital, the last major healthcare facility in northern Gaza, is no longer operational following an Israeli military raid on December 27. The incident has reportdely severely disrupted healthcare services in northern Gaza. Israeli authorities claimed the hospital was being used by Hamas as a…
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Cyclone Chido Impacts 90,000 Children in Mozambique
On December 17, UNICEF reported that Cyclone Chido caused extensive damage in Mozambique’s northern coastal province of Cabo Delgado, affecting over 90,000 children and destroying 35,000 homes. The storm made landfall on Sunday near Pemba, the regional capital, damaging 186 classrooms, 20 health facilities, as well as critical infrastructure, including electricity and communication systems. Cabo…
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Belgium Found Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity
The Brussels Court of Appeal has condemned the Belgian state for crimes against humanity for its role in the abduction of children from Belgian-Congolese parents during the colonial period in Congo. Five women — Léa Tavares Mujinga, Monique Bintu Bingi, Noëlle Verbeken, Simone Ngalula, and Marie-José Loshi — successfully sued the state after being forcibly…