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Weapons Flow Fuels Sudan’s RSF Atrocities

The war in Sudan is being fueled by the flow of weapons to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which are accused of mass killings, rape, and other atrocities in Darfur. The RSF cannot make its own weapons and relies on supplies from outside countries. Reports suggest weapons come from the UAE, Serbia, Russia, China, [...]

South Sudan Faces Severe Child Labor Crisis

In South Sudan, nearly two-thirds of children are involved in the worst forms of child labor, according to a new government study with Save the Children. The study surveyed over 400 households in seven states and found that 64 percent of children aged five to 17 are forced to work, face sexual abuse, theft, or [...]

Decade Of Abuse For Riyadh Metro Migrant Workers

Migrant workers who built the Riyadh Metro in Saudi Arabia have faced over ten years of harsh and unfair treatment. Most of them came from Bangladesh, India, and Nepal, and they paid very high recruitment fees, sometimes as much as USD 3,500, to get these jobs, leaving them in debt. Once they arrived, they worked [...]

Tensions Rise Between Eritrea And Ethiopia

Eritrea and Ethiopia are facing serious tensions over access to the sea and control of ports. Eritrea’s Foreign Minister accused Ethiopia of preparing for war and said Ethiopia’s actions insult Eritrea’s independence. Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Gideon Timothy, said Eritrea has violated Ethiopia’s sovereignty by controlling areas in northern Ethiopia and interfering in its internal [...]

Afghanistan’s Silent Climate Crisis

Afghanistan is suffering a silent climate emergency that hits children and families hard. Recent earthquakes have reduced homes to rubble, leaving people like Amanatullah grieving the loss of his children, while harsh winters and drought make life even more difficult. Millions struggle to access safe water, and many drink contaminated water, which leaves them sick. [...]

Darfur Violence Escalates

Civilians in El Fasher, a city in western Darfur, are facing terrible violence and danger. The paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has taken control of the city, and many people are trapped inside, unable to leave. Hundreds of civilians, including women, children, and sick or wounded people in hospitals and schools, have been killed. [...]

Millions Face Hunger In South Sudan

Millions of people in South Sudan are facing a serious hunger crisis. Almost half of the country’s population may not have enough food in the coming months. In some areas, thousands of people are already living in extreme hunger and cannot find enough to eat. The crisis is caused by ongoing fighting, heavy floods, people [...]

Afghan Women Face Growing Oppression

Women in Afghanistan are facing very hard and dangerous conditions. Since the Taliban took power again in 2021, women’s rights have been taken away step by step. Girls are not allowed to attend most schools, and women are banned from many jobs and public places. Many are forced to stay at home and depend completely [...]

Türkiye Reports High Rates Of Violence Against Women

Türkiye’s first major survey on violence against women in ten years shows that many women still face serious abuse. The 2024 study interviewed over 18,000 women and found that nearly 3 in 10 experienced psychological violence, while others faced economic, physical, or even digital abuse. Divorced and less-educated women were the most affected, and younger [...]

Lao Education Struggles

Laos is facing a serious education crisis at home. Many students are dropping out of secondary and high schools, especially in poorer provinces like Attapeu, Sekong, and Savannakhet. The reasons include economic struggles, not enough teachers, and schools lacking proper buildings and dormitories. In some areas, students have to travel long distances to get to [...]

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