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Mass Displacement In Lebanon After Escalation

More than a week after the latest conflict escalation on 2 March, thousands of families in Lebanon have been forced to flee their homes because of Israeli evacuation warnings and heavy airstrikes. Authorities say more than 667,000 people have now registered as displaced, and the number continues to grow every day. Around 120,000 people are [...]

Iran-Backed Militias Step Up Attacks

Iran-backed militias across the Middle East are increasing attacks against Israel, the United States, and their allies during the growing conflict with Ali Khamenei’s government. Groups linked to Iran have launched missiles, drones, and rocket strikes, but most have avoided a full-scale confrontation. In Lebanon, Hezbollah has fired missiles and drones toward Israel after the [...]

Thai Election Boosts Anutin, Weakens Reformers

On 8 February, Thailand had an election. The Bhumjaithai party, led by Anutin Charnvirakul, won the most seats, but not enough for a full majority. Anutin will stay as prime minister and work with the Pheu Thai party to form a government. Bhumjaithai did very well in local areas, partly because Anutin’s strong stance on [...]

Deadly Attack Hits Ngoshe Village In Borno

On March 4, 2026 (Wednesday), armed men attacked the village of Ngoshe in Borno state, Nigeria. Many civilians were killed, but the exact number is not known. The attackers struck in the evening while people were breaking their Ramadan fast. They also targeted a nearby military base and a camp for displaced people. Local reports [...]

Niger Faces Rising Terror Threats

In January, Niger’s capital, Niamey, was attacked by about 30 fighters from Islamic State-Sahel. They used drones, guns, and mortars to target Dori Hamani International Airport and military Air Base 101. The base is important because it runs Niger’s military drones and hosts the headquarters of the Alliance of Sahel States, which includes Burkina Faso, [...]

Tajikistan Limits Free Speech And Press Freedom

In Tajikistan in 2025, freedom of expression was very limited. The government continued to punish journalists and critics who spoke out against leaders or reported independently. Some journalists were jailed for many years after secret trials, and others were accused of crimes with no clear public evidence. A planned conference for women journalists was cancelled [...]

Sudan Conflict: Dozens Dead In Market Attacks

At least 33 people were killed after a drone attack hit two busy markets in West Kordofan in Sudan. The strikes targeted the towns of Abu Zabad and Wad Banda, which are about 15 kilometres apart. A doctor at Abu Zabad hospital said two drones struck the markets on 7th March, killing many civilians and [...]

Violence Escalates In South Sudan

Thousands of civilians have fled the town of Akobo in eastern South Sudan after the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces ordered people to evacuate before a planned military attack. Many residents, including women, children, and elderly people, crossed the border into Ethiopia to escape the fighting. The town had been a shelter for more than [...]

Missile Strike In Saudi Arabia Kills Two

A projectile struck a residential area in Al-Kharj, a city in Saudi Arabia, killing two foreign workers and injuring twelve others. Authorities said the victims were from India and Bangladesh. The attack happened as tensions grew during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had [...]

Eritrean Priest Held Two Decades Without Charge

Gebremedhin Gebregergis, an Eritrean Orthodox priest, has been imprisoned for more than twenty years in Eritrea without any charge or trial. He was arrested on 19 November 2004 together with two other Christians. Since then, they have been held at the Central Criminal Investigation Centre in Wengel Mermera, a prison known for harsh conditions. Reports [...]

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