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 [...]

Syria: Clashes Between New Government Forces And Assad’s Loyalists In Costal Areas

Heavy fighting broke out between Syria's new government forces and loyalists of deposed President Bashar al-Assad in coastal areas, marking the worst violence since rebels toppled Assad in December. Over 1,300 people were killed, mostly civilians. The coastal region, home to the Assad family and the Alawite minority, faces increasing violence. The government announced the [...]

South Sudan: Violence in Nasir County

Violence in South Sudan's Nasir County, Upper Nile State, has increased. Clashes occur between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and armed youth. On February 14, 2025, SSPDF hit civilians, resulting in civilian casualties, injuring a peacekeeper and displacing thousands. Airstrikes on February 25 hit civilian areas, escalating tensions. The conflict shows that key [...]

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