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Sudan Conflict Fueled By Foreign Powers And Spreads Regionally

The civil war in Sudan is approaching its fourth year, and the conflict shows no clear sign of ending. Fighting continues between the national army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Control of territory has changed several times, but neither side has achieved a decisive victory. The war has also [...]

Arrests Over Corruption In South Sudan

Authorities in South Sudan have recently arrested several current and former officials linked to the country’s oil and financial sectors. The arrests began on February 24 and included former finance ministers, senior banking officials, and other government figures. Among those detained are Bak Barnaba Chol and Marial Dongrin Ater, as well as former Bank of [...]

Saudi Arabia Faces Renewed Drone Attacks

Iran has continued its drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, with a new wave on Monday (March 16, 2026) involving about 63 drones aimed at the Eastern Province and Riyadh. Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed all the drones, adding to more than 230 drones and over 30 missiles already shot down in recent attacks. The [...]

Detention Without Trial In Eritrea

Oppression in Eritrea has been widely reported by international organizations and news outlets for many years. The government has been accused of restricting freedom of speech, controlling the media, and imprisoning people without proper trials. One example is the case of Eritrean cartoonist Biniam Solomon, who has recently been released from prison after spending about [...]

Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Conflict

The conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan has become more serious. Fighting began after Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghan border provinces in February 2026, saying it was targeting militant groups responsible for attacks inside Pakistan. The Afghan Taliban government denied this and said the strikes killed civilians and violated its territory. Since then, both sides [...]

Missionaries Build Relationships To Share Gospel In Central Asia

In Central Asia, there is an unreached people group where fewer than 2% of the people follow Jesus. Many men from this group travel to work in other countries for long periods, sometimes up to two years, before returning home. Missionaries like Ross and Dianna Evans spend years building friendships with these men and their [...]

Afghan Women’s Health in Crisis

Afghan women are facing a very dark and dangerous future under Taliban rule. Because of extreme poverty, many families marry off girls as young as twelve, or even younger, in exchange for dowries. These marriages are often financial deals, not choices, and they force young girls into early and risky pregnancies. The situation is made [...]

Brunei School Launches Year-Long Anti-Bullying Program

In Brunei, schools are taking strong steps to fight bullying and protect students. Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (YSHHB) School has launched a year-long program called Hidup Tanpa Buli, which translates to 'Life Without Bullying'. The program focuses on all kinds of bullying, including physical, verbal, social, and online bullying. It aims to help students [...]

Morocco Among Least Religiously Diverse Countries

A new study by the Pew Research Center shows that Morocco is one of the least religiously diverse countries in the world. Almost the entire population is Muslim, and very few people follow other religions. This includes Morocco’s provinces in Western Sahara, where Islam also dominates. The study used a “Religious Diversity Index” (RDI) to [...]

Strict Media Control In Brunei

In Brunei, freedom of the press is heavily restricted by law and the exercise of emergency powers. The constitution does not guarantee freedom of speech, and criticizing the royal family or the national philosophy, known as the Malay Islamic Monarchy, is illegal. The Sharia Penal Code punishes apostasy, insulting Islam, or claiming to be God, [...]

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