Palestinian Arabs
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has taken a devastating turn as Israeli forces opened fire on a crowd of Palestinians trying to collect humanitarian aid in Gaza's north, killing 67 people and wounding dozens more. According to the UN World Food Programme, its 25-truck convoy carrying
Human rights
United Nations officials have issued a stark warning over the escalating violence in Gaza, predicting "mass killings of civilians" and displacement if Israel proceeds with plans to take full control of the city. The Israeli military's recent attacks have caused devastating civilian casualties and widespread destruction,
Palestinian Arabs
At least 57 civilians were killed and dozens more wounded on Sunday when Israeli forces opened fire on a crowd of Palestinians waiting to collect humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. The incident marks the latest escalation of violence in the region, where ongoing military attacks have killed thousands of
Palestinian Arabs
At least 45 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as the Israeli army intensifies military pressure ahead of a possible attack on Gaza City, leaving residents trapped and aid efforts hindered. The Israeli army's moves have sparked warnings from international organizations, including the United Nations Relief and Works
Human rights
Amnesty International has documented horrific human rights abuses by warring factions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including gang rapes, summary executions, and abductions. The abuses have been committed by both the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement (M23) and the Wazalendo, a loose coalition of armed groups backed by
Human rights
Rebels from the M23, a group backed by Rwanda, have been accused of summarily executing at least 140 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in July. The report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) details the killings of mostly Hutu civilians in 14 villages and farming areas near Virunga National
Human rights
In the midst of the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Amnesty International has released a new briefing highlighting the severity of human rights abuses committed by the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement (M23) and the Wazalendo, a loose coalition of armed groups backed by the Congolese
Palestinian Arabs
Israeli air strikes on Sunday killed at least 29 Palestinians, including six children, in Gaza, in what appears to be a devastating escalation of violence amidst a week of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas. The attacks came hours after Israel said it had struck 35 "Hamas terror targets&
Palestinian Arabs
Gaza's civil defense agency reports over 40 Palestinians killed, including children, in Israeli air strikes, amidst stalled ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. The violence has been ongoing for 21 months, with 1,219 people killed, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally. The situation has become increasingly
United Nations
Pakistan's Counsellor to the United Nations, Saima Saleem, has confronted India at the UN Security Council over its alleged involvement in supporting terror proxies and committing civilian casualties in Pakistan. The exchange highlighted India's role in the Khuzdar attack, which resulted in the deaths of 40
United Nations
In March, sectarian violence erupted in Syrian coastal communities, resulting in the deaths of over 1,400 people, mostly civilians. The violence was perpetrated by members of Syria's government security forces and other armed groups, including rebel factions and extremist groups. A report by the UN's
Human rights
The United Nations Human Rights Chief, Volker TÈrk, expressed outrage at the large-scale attack by the Rapid Support Forces on the besieged city of El Fasher and the adjoining Abu Shouk camp for the internally displaced, which left scores of civilians dead. Preliminary information obtained by the UN Human
