West Bank: The outskirts of the village, once a place where families grazed sheep, cultivated crops, or enjoyed evening strolls, have turned perilous. The violence in Kafr Malik triggered a series of confrontations between settlers and Israeli security forces in the region. Soldiers shot and injured an Israeli youth, leading hard-right Israelis to clash with [...]
Somalia: Somalia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on July 1, 1960, along with the unification of its northern and southern regions. This celebration occurs against the backdrop of a 34-year conflict and ongoing political divisions that hinder national unity. In the capital, Mogadishu, major streets were closed to traffic, and security measures were [...]
Senegal: France has transferred a military base to Senegal as part of a larger withdrawal of its troops from the West African nation. Senegal's President Bassirou Dioumaye Faye announced late last year that France, the former colonial power, must close its military bases in Senegal by 2025. This process began in March with the initial [...]
Western Sahara: According to a recent UN investigation, catastrophic malnutrition rates are currently affecting the Tindouf camps, which are controlled by the Polisario and located in Algeria. The findings highlight the harsh conditions endured by thousands of Sahrawis who are trapped in these remote camps. The malnutrition rate stands at 13.6%, the highest since 2010, [...]
Despite growing efforts to promote inclusive education in Bhutan, students with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in pursuing higher education beyond Class 12. A lack of essential support services in colleges and universities such as trained sign language interpreters, deaf support officers, and counsellors proficient in Bhutanese sign language means that many students with [...]
Kuwait: Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah of the Family and Childhood Affairs Ministry emphasized the ministry's commitment to protecting children's rights and strengthening family awareness through comprehensive programs based on holistic care and global child rights standards. She highlighted the Alternative Mother Program, where trained supervisors in childcare centers provide emotional and psychological support. She also mentioned [...]
Tibet: International experts have raised urgent alarms regarding the increasing danger to religious freedom and the cultural identity of Tibetans, stemming from the Chinese government's involvement in the Dalai Lama's succession. The event, titled "Freedom of Religion and Interference in the Appointment of Religious Clergy in Tibet," attracted a large audience and featured prominent Tibetan [...]
Maldives: The drug court has disclosed that 18% of individuals who have undergone treatment for drug addiction relapse into drug use. The drug legislation in the Maldives was enacted and ratified on December 21, 2011, leading to the establishment of the Drug Court under this law. Statistics from the Drug Court indicate that over 11,700 [...]
Libya: Military activity in and around Tripoli, the capital of Libya, has intensified significantly, heightening concerns about the fragile security situation and the potential for renewed armed conflict, as indicated by both local and international alerts. A leading human rights organization has voiced its worries about what it sees as a direct threat to stability [...]
Mali: Malian journalist Seydou Oumar Traoré was arrested on May 26 for criticizing Guinea’s transitional president, Gen. Mamady Doumbouya, highlighting a disturbing pattern of imprisoning Malian critics of regional military governments. Traoré, who had recently returned from an official trip to Kidal with the Malian Minister of Defense’s delegation, stated in a widely shared social [...]
