Prisoners Freed After Years Without Trial

13 people were released from Eritrea's notorious Mai Serwa military prison, where they had been held without trial for over 18 years. These included a 69-year-old Olympian cyclist, Zeragaber Gebrehiwot; businessmen; engineers; and senior police officers. They first got arrested in 2007 following an assassination attempt on a top security official. Relatives said that during [...]

Morocco As A Drug Transit Hub

Morocco is an important country for drug trafficking. It acts as a transit point for illegal drugs heading to Europe. Heroin from Asia and cocaine from South America often pass through Morocco because of its location. Criminal groups use the country to store, transport, and sell drugs. Domestic drug use has also risen, causing health [...]

Syria Alawite Protests Turn Violent

On November 25, 2025, several thousand members of Syria's Alawite minority took to the streets of several coastal and central cities-including Latakia, Tartus, and Homs-to express their discontent with the government, demanding political change, the release of detained community members, and protection from violence. The protest in Latakia turned perilous when security forces fired shots [...]

Taiz Governor Survives Deadly Attack

At least five people were killed in a gun attack on the motorcade of a Yemeni government official in Taiz province. The attack targeted Taiz Governor Nabil Shamsan, and two other people were wounded. Authorities reported that two attackers were killed during the shootout. No group has taken responsibility for the attack, and officials are [...]

American Missionary Kidnapped Near Niger’s Presidential Palace

An American missionary was kidnapped in Niamey, the capital of Niger, according to security sources. He works for a US charity and has lived in Niger since 2010. The kidnapping happened close to the presidential palace, where ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has been held since a 2023 coup. Three unknown gunmen abducted the man, but [...]

Mass Killings Feared After El-Fasher Falls To RSF

The city of El-Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region has fallen to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, fueling fears of mass killings and ethnic violence. Reports from the UN, witness accounts, and satellite imagery show civilians being executed, homes and hospitals destroyed, and many families trapped or separated. Thousands have fled, while others cannot reach safety. [...]

Houthis Block Peace Efforts, Yemen Warns

Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya al-Zindani accused Iran-backed Houthi militias of blocking UN peace efforts led by envoy Hans Grundberg. He said the Houthis want to keep the war going and reject peace, encouraged by Iran. The Yemeni government supports peace initiatives, but the Houthis refuse them. Zindani warned that Iran smuggles weapons like drones [...]

Sweida Violence Prompts Ceasefire Calls

There is serious concern about the rising violence in Syria’s Sweida region since July. Fighting began between local groups and the involved government forces. The conflict caused many killings, looting, and forced about 192,000 people to leave their homes. Attacks on civilians were strongly condemned, and a ceasefire was called for to protect people. All [...]

Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash Sparks Ceasefire Talks

In July 2025, deadly clashes broke out between Thailand and Cambodia along their border, killing at least 43 people and displacing over 300,000. The violence began when a landmine injured Thai soldiers, sparking airstrikes and artillery attacks from both sides. Thailand used F-16 fighter jets, and Cambodia responded with BM-21 rocket launchers. It was the [...]

Mass Kidnapping Deepens Crisis In Northwest Nigeria

Over 50 people were kidnapped by armed bandits on 1st August 2025 in Sabon Garin Damri village, Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, according to a UN-linked conflict report. This marks the first mass abduction in the area this year and shows a growing trend of large-scale attacks. The crisis, which began as a clash between herders [...]

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