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Tetteh Calls for Stronger Legal and Civil Safeguards for Libyan Women

Libya: Hanna Tetteh, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, highlighted the importance of the Libyan government providing legal and civil protections for women. This support is crucial for women to fulfill their ambitions and play a significant role in the country's development. Her comments were made in response to a question about [...]

Executions Soar In Saudi Arabia Despite Reform Pledges

Executions in Saudi Arabia doubled in 2024 to at least 345, the highest number Amnesty International has ever recorded for the kingdom. The surge, mostly for terrorism and drug offenses, places Saudi Arabia behind only Iran and China globally. Despite past pledges by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to reduce capital punishment, rights groups say [...]

UN Warns Of Escalating Violence Against Civilians In South Sudan

Violence against civilians in South Sudan surged by 51% in 2024, according to a new UNMISS report, with 1,019 incidents impacting 3,657 people. These included 1,561 killings, 1,299 injuries, 551 abductions, including nine aid workers, and 246 cases of conflict-related sexual violence. Most violence stemmed from community-based militias, with Warrap state recording the highest civilian [...]

Sudanese Civilians Flee In Hunger And Fear After RSF Camp Attack

Thousands of Sudanese civilians are fleeing for their lives after a brutal RSF attack on the Zamzam displacement camp near el-Fasher in Darfur, where survivors report extreme hunger, thirst, and violence. Many are walking 40km to Tawila in scorching heat, with some dying en route. Aid agencies describe horrific scenes, including starvation, rape, and bodies [...]

Deadly Blast Rocks Iran’s Largest Port

A huge explosion happened at Shahid Rajaee port, Iran’s biggest commercial port, near Bandar Abbas. At least 14 people died and around 750 were injured. The blast broke windows, damaged buildings, and was felt up to 50km away. The fire started in a warehouse full of chemicals and spread from one container to another. Officials [...]

Ceasefire Talks Advance as Gaza Conflict Intensifies

An Israeli delegation arrived in Cairo to discuss a potential ceasefire and the release of hostages with mediators. Egypt and Qatar proposed a long-term truce of 5-7 years, ending the war, withdrawing Israeli forces from Gaza, and exchanging Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. Hamas is reportedly willing to halt military operations and cede Gaza governance [...]

Lebanon’s Education Crisis Fuels Rise In Unregulated Private Tutoring

A new study published in International Studies in Sociology of Education reveals that Lebanon’s ongoing political and economic crisis has driven parents to seek unregulated “shadow” education, such as private tutoring, to compensate for the failing public school system. Underpaid and unsupported teachers often tutor privately to survive, impacting classroom teaching quality. The sectarian government’s [...]

Vietnam Expands Crackdown On Free Expression

Vietnam’s government has increasingly cracked down on dissent, using Article 331 of its penal code to silence not only activists but also ordinary citizens who raise concerns about local officials, corruption, religious freedom, or poor public services. The law, vaguely defined as “infringing on state interests,” is being used to punish peaceful expression, particularly on [...]

Concerns Grow Over U.S. Airstrikes And Houthi Attacks In Yemen

Recent U.S. airstrikes around Yemen’s port of Ra’s Isa have reportedly caused significant civilian casualties and injuries, including at least five humanitarian workers. The attacks also damaged key port infrastructure, raising concerns over potential oil spills into the Red Sea and the resulting environmental impact. These developments come amid ongoing missile and drone attacks by [...]

Nasir Recaptured Amid Deepening Political Crisis

South Sudan’s military has recaptured the strategic town of Nasir from the White Army militia without direct combat amid escalating political tensions following the house arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar. The White Army, reportedly linked to Machar, claimed 17 deaths from nearby bombardments. Machar’s SPLM-IO party is fragmenting, with one faction naming a [...]

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