The story of Geumseong and his mother Eunhee shows the painful reality faced by many people escaping from North Korea. As an adolescent, Geumseong left North Korea for South Korea with help from underground organizations, whereas his mother remained in China because she had been traded as a wife to allow him to safely make [...]
A new law about the death penalty in Israel has raised serious concerns among human rights groups. The law allows courts to impose the death penalty for certain terrorism-related crimes. According to Human Rights Watch, the law may mainly affect Palestinians, especially those living in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. In civil courts, the law orders [...]
Anita Kiki Gbeho, the new leader of the UN Mission In South Sudan (UNMISS), told the UN Security Council that conditions in South Sudan are getting worse. Fighting between government forces and opposition groups has increased, especially in Jonglei, and civilians are suffering the most. More people are being killed or injured compared to last [...]
Migrant workers in Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, are facing serious challenges during the current regional conflict. Many of them work in important jobs like driving, cleaning, cooking, and helping in hospitals, so daily life can continue. However, their lives have become more difficult and uncertain. Some workers are afraid for their safety because of [...]
Eritrea is one of the world's main sources of refugees, despite its small population. Many people leave because of strict government control and a lack of freedom under President Isaias Afwerki. Citizens are forced into long national service, often for many years, with little or no pay, and they cannot easily leave the country. People [...]
Recent talks between Lebanon and Israel have given a small hope for peace after many years of conflict. It is the first time in over thirty years that both sides have met for direct discussions, which shows that there is at least some willingness to find a solution. The United States helped bring them together [...]
Recent talks between Israel and Lebanon have given a small hope for peace after many years of conflict. It is the first time in over thirty years that both sides have met for direct discussions, which shows that there is at least some willingness to find a solution. The United States helped bring them together [...]
The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan has led to one of the most serious humanitarian crises globally. Starting from April 2023, around 14 million individuals have been internally displaced or forced to leave their homes, with millions of individuals fleeing to neighboring nations such as Chad, [...]
The war between Iran, Israel, and the United States has started to spread into nearby countries like Iraq and Syria. In recent weeks, rockets and drones have been fired from parts of Iraq towards military bases in Syria that host US troops. These attacks are often carried out by armed groups linked to Iran. The [...]
The United Nations is worried about rising fighting between Israel and Hezbollah near the Blue Line in southern Lebanon. The UN Interim Force in Lebanon reported heavy exchanges of fire and strong airstrikes. Many civilians are suffering, and over 1.2 million people have fled their homes. Thousands are staying in crowded shelters with limited space [...]