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Thousands of people remain trapped in Sudan's western city of El Fasher as reports of atrocities against civilians mount and the humanitarian crisis deepens. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported widespread killings, abductions, maiming, and sexual violence, alongside the detention and killing of
Human rights
Massive operations by the Myanmar junta have left hundreds of civilians displaced and their homes and livelihoods destroyed in Ywangan township, southern Shan State. Initiated in late July 2025, the campaign involved multiple junta forces, including Light Infantry Divisions 55 and 99, targeting local People's Defence Forces and
Civilians
As the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region escalates, urgent calls are being made for an immediate ceasefire and accelerated diplomatic action to stop the fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Nearly a hundred organizations have signed an open letter demanding
Civilians
The ongoing conflict in Sudan's North Darfur region has reached catastrophic levels, with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias accused of committing mass killings and torture against civilians. Despite urgent calls for a ceasefire and diplomatic intervention, the international community's response has been marred
Civilians
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday, October 30, 2025, expressed grave concern over escalating violence in and around El Fasher, North Darfur state, Sudan. The council members condemned the assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El Fasher, citing its devastating impact on the civilian population. The council
Civilians
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday, October 30, 2025, expressed grave concern over escalating violence in and around El Fasher, North Darfur state, Sudan. The council members condemned the assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El Fasher, citing its devastating impact on the civilian population. The council
Civilian casualties
Fierce conflict and hostilities in North Darfur's El Fasher have turned the region into a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, where hospitals are being attacked, civilians are being killed, and people are struggling with extreme hunger, disease, and a lack of access to basic necessities like clean water and medical
Civilian casualties
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has strongly condemned the killing of civilians, including children, in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza overnight into Wednesday. Guterres called on all parties to uphold their commitments to the fragile ceasefire, emphasizing the importance of protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure. Despite the ceasefire, violence has continued,
Civilians
Fighting has intensified in South Sudan, displacing over 370,000 civilians internally and driving many more to neighboring countries. The conflict has resulted in nearly 2.6 million people remaining displaced, in addition to some 600,000 refugees, mostly from Sudan. The UN-appointed independent investigative body, the Commission on Human
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The United Nations Secretary-General has strongly condemned the killing of civilians, including children, in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, calling for all parties to uphold their commitments to the fragile ceasefire. The airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of over 100 people and injuries to 250, with many more in need
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The Russian military's actions in Ukraine constitute two crimes against humanity, according to a report by the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. The report details systematically coordinated attacks on civilian targets, including individuals, houses, buildings, and humanitarian distribution points, with a primary goal of driving Ukrainians out of
Civilian casualties
El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, is witnessing escalating violence, siege conditions, and rising hunger and disease, killing civilians, including children, and collapsing an already-fragile health system. The Saudi Maternity Hospital, the only partially functioning hospital in El Fasher, was attacked for the fourth time in a month, killing
