Massacre In Benue State

Around 200 people were killed in the Yelewata farming community in Benue State, Nigeria, after gunmen attacked recently. Most victims, including families and children, died when their homes were set on fire while they slept. Human Rights groups condemned the violence and urged the government to stop the killings and bring the attackers to justice. [...]

Violence Escalates In Nigeria’s Middle Belt

At least 56 people were killed in central Nigeria’s Benue state in recent attacks blamed on suspected herdsmen, revising an earlier death toll of 17. The violence occurred in Ukum and Logo areas amid ongoing farmer-herder clashes over land, worsened by ethnic and religious tensions between Muslim Fulani herders and Christian farmers. Similar deadly attacks [...]

UN Boosts Peace Efforts Amid Rising Violence in South Sudan

The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has increased patrols and engagement with communities amid escalating security issues in Upper Nile State, where clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLA-iO) continue, leading to casualties and displacement. Violence is also rising in Warrap and Lakes states, [...]

US Aid Cuts Deepen Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis

The United States' abrupt termination of foreign aid to Yemen has worsened an already dire humanitarian crisis, with millions at risk. Following a 90-day aid review, President Trump’s administration canceled 83% of USAID programs, including critical services like malnutrition treatment, healthcare, and support for displaced people. The aid cuts, combined with the US’s designation of [...]

Crisis Deepens In Plateau State

In Nigeria’s Plateau state, 52 people were killed in a deadly attack on the villages of Zike and Kimakpa, adding to over 100 deaths in under two weeks due to ongoing intercommunal violence. The attack, carried out by around 100 armed men using guns and machetes, left dozens injured and houses burned. Victims included children, [...]

South Sudan On Brink Of Civil War Amid Rising Violence And Political Strife

South Sudan is on the verge of fresh conflict as rising violence and political tensions risk tearing apart the fragile peace. The detention of First Vice President Riek Machar by the government of President Salva Kiir comes after months of unrest, including deadly fighting with the White Army militia and allegations of ethnic rifts. The [...]

South Sudan SPLM-IO Suspends Peace Deal Amid Growing Tensions

South Sudan’s SPLM-IO party, led by First Vice President Riek Machar, suspended its participation in key security arrangements of the 2018 peace deal, citing deteriorating relations with President Salva Kiir. Tensions escalated following clashes in eastern South Sudan and the arrest of SPLM-IO officials, including the petroleum minister. The government accused the SPLM-IO of links [...]

Sudan Civil War Escalates With External Involvement

The civil war in Sudan, which began in April 2023, involves the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), both fighting for political and economic control. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have become key players, with Saudi Arabia supporting SAF leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the UAE backing RSF leader Mohamed [...]

Violence Against Alawite Community In Syria

Earlier this month, Syria's Alawite community, particularly in Latakia and Tartus, was subjected to violent retribution following the fall of the Assad regime. Alawite villages, including the town of al-Sanobar, were flooded by Sunni Islamist militants, where over 200 Alawites were murdered. Survivors documented brutal executions, mass killings, and indiscriminate destruction. The assaults were sectarian, [...]

Christian Persecution In Nigeria Sparks Calls For Sanctions

In recent weeks, nearly 50 Christians have been killed in Nigeria, with attacks primarily by Fulani militants and Boko Haram, forcing many farmers to flee their homes. Displaced individuals are left in despair at IDP camps, while the Nigerian government has failed to intervene. A 2024 report from the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa [...]

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