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Houthis Signal Possible Red Sea Attacks

The Yemeni armed group Houthis has expressed support for Iran after US and Israeli strikes against Tehran, but has not officially announced new military operations. The United States and Israel began a campaign on February 28 that resulted in the deaths of several Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran responded by launching drones [...]

Vietnam Restricts Religious Freedom

The government has full control over the freedom of religion and belief in the country. Religious organizations must register with the government and operate under the management of government-appointed management boards. If they refuse, the government considers them to be ‘evil religions.’ The police keep a close eye on such religious groups, investigate their activities, [...]

Hezbollah–Israel Clashes Escalate In Lebanon

The Iranian-backed group Hezbollah fired rockets from Lebanon into Israel for a second day, pulling Lebanon deeper into the war between Israel, the US, and Iran. Israel responded with heavy air strikes in southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and parts of Beirut linked to Hezbollah. Lebanese health officials said dozens of people were killed, and [...]

Missile Strike Tragedy In Beit Shemesh

On Sunday (1st March) afternoon in Beit Shemesh, about 30 people were inside a neighborhood bomb shelter when Iranian missiles struck. Oren Katz, a father of four, went to close the heavy reinforced door as sirens wailed. At that moment, the shelter was hit directly. Katz and eight others were killed, including four teenagers from [...]

Thailand Criminalizes Sexual Harassment, Including Online Abuse

On 30 December 2025, Thailand amended its laws to protect people from sexual harassment, including online sexual harassment. In this regard, a new amendment to the Penal Code has been introduced, which considers sexual harassment to be unwanted words, gestures, stalking, and messages. This law protects all genders, but the focus is on women and [...]

Rising Jihadist Violence And Kidnappings In Northern Nigeria

Since the start of 2026, Nigeria has faced a serious rise in jihadist violence, especially in the northern states. Groups like Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, and Fulani militant Islamists have carried out deadly attacks, kidnappings, and massacres. In February alone, dozens of people were killed in Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kwara states, and [...]

Rising Jihadist Violence In Niger’s Border Areas

In Niger, there is a surge in jihadist attacks, especially in the border regions with Benin and Nigeria. Jihadist groups such as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and Islamic State Sahel Province are becoming more dominant and are carrying out more deadly attacks. These groups are becoming more organized and are openly declaring responsibility for their [...]

Gender-Based Violence And Barriers To Justice In Tajikistan

Gender-based violence in Tajikistan remains a serious and ongoing human rights problem. A recent report by the International Commission of Jurists explains that many women do not receive proper protection or justice. Although some laws and national strategies exist, they are not fully enforced in practice. Domestic violence is not treated as a separate crime, [...]

Drone Attacks Escalate Violence In Sudan

Fighting in Sudan has intensified as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out a drone attack on civilian sites in Al-Ubayyid, the capital of North Kordofan state. Early on Friday, drones hit classrooms at Kordofan University for the second time this week, a medical supply center, and a private home in Riyadh Al-Salihin. No [...]

Deadly Attack In South Sudan Kills 122

A deadly attack has killed at least 122 people in the Ruweng Administrative Area of South Sudan. The assault happened on March 1st when a group of unidentified armed men attacked the region. According to Ruweng’s Information Minister, James Monyliak Majok, 82 of those killed were civilians, mostly children, women, and elderly people. He also [...]

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