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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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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…
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Iran Urges Resistance Against Syrian Rebels
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has urged Syrians to oppose the newly formed rebel-led government following the departure of President Bashar al-Assad. Speaking on December 22, Khamenei described the uprising as orchestrated by Western powers, calling on Syrian youth to resist those responsible for the instability. Assad fled Syria on December 8 after Hayat…
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Ukrainian Drones Strike Residential Buildings in Kazan
Ukrainian drones struck residential buildings in Kazan, a city in central Russia located about 1,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, early Saturday morning, according to local authorities. The attack caused damage to buildings and triggered evacuations, though no casualties have been reported. The Russian Ministry of Defense accused Ukraine of targeting civilian infrastructure in the…
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RSF Attacks in Sudan: Civilians and Healthcare Targeted
Zamzam Camp, located near Al-Fashir in western Sudan, has been under regular attacks since early December 2024. Sudan’s largest refugee settlement has been targeted by artillery fire attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group involved in an ongoing conflict with the army. The assaults have resulted in at least 80 deaths and…
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Abkhazian MP Opens Fire in Parliament, One Dead, Another Injured
On December 19, an Abkhazian MP opened fire during a parliamentary session, injuring two colleagues, one of whom later died, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). The incident occurred during a heated debate on cryptocurrency mining regulation. The altercation involved MPs Adgur Kharaziya, Kan Kvarchia, and Vakhtang Golandzia. Kharaziya, a proponent of stricter…
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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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Mikhaïl Kavelachvili: Former Footballer Becomes Georgia’s New President
Mikhaïl Kavelachvili, 53, a former international footballer, became Georgia’s new president following an indirect election on December 14, conducted by a 300-member electoral college dominated by the ruling Georgian Dream party. Kavelachvili, who played for Manchester City and several Swiss clubs, transitioned into politics after retiring from football. A member of parliament since 2016, he…
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EU: Sanctions Against Chinese Entities Over Support for Russia in Donbas
The European Union (EU) has announced expanded sanctions against seven Chinese entities and individuals accused of supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine. The measures, officially adopted by EU foreign ministers on Monday, include travel bans within the EU, asset freezes, and a prohibition on EU companies financing these entities. Among those sanctioned is businesswoman…