Tag: violence
Northern Mozambique is plunged into an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, fueled by a brutal escalation of the conflict in Cabo Delgado province. According to the latest UN figures, this resurgence of violence has led to the forced displacement of more than 100,000 people in just a few weeks. We, civil society organizations working alongside the people […]
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a new escalation of violence, with renewed clashes between the FARDC (Armed Forces of the DRC) and AFC/M23 rebels in South Kivu. Fighting in the Ruzizi Plain has paralyzed several localities, causing destruction, injuries, and population displacement. Meanwhile, in North Kivu, insecurity continues to worsen, with reports of […]
“The disregard for the rules of war and the retreat from multilateralism threaten human rights and the global order,” warns the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights sounded the alarm on Monday, denouncing the growing challenges to international law and the laws of armed conflict, which are essential […]
According to reports, Monday’s attack by an armed group in northern Burkina Faso left approximately fifty soldiers dead. To build lasting peace, Burkina Faso must adopt a coordinated and comprehensive approach that combines security, reconciliation, a return to constitutional order, a robust humanitarian response, and efforts to address the root causes of the conflict. The […]
A violent attack struck Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria on Friday, leaving at least nine people dead, according to reports from residents and local officials. Several villagers were also reportedly kidnapped during this latest assault, which authorities have attributed to armed groups commonly referred to as “bandits.” Zamfara is among the states hardest hit by […]
Africa is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the world. However, this religious diversity is not always accompanied by effective guarantees of fundamental rights. African Muslims face a wide range of challenges, including persecution linked to armed violence, discrimination in pluralist or secular societies, and restrictions imposed by strict interpretations of religious […]
The war in Sudan has plunged millions of people into an alarming humanitarian crisis, endangering the lives and future of 16 million children. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the war in Sudan has exposed over 12 million people to pervasive violence, particularly sexual harassment, used to terrify the entire population. As the […]
In January 2025, fighting in North and South Kivu displaced hundreds of thousands, creating a severe humanitarian crisis. UNHCR is calling for urgent assistance. The ongoing conflict between armed groups and the Congolese army in the provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu has led to one of the most severe humanitarian crises worldwide, according […]
Since 2012, Mali has been ravaged by different factions affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, as well as self-proclaimed self-defense forces and bandits. Suspected jihadist militants are holding more than 110 civilians kidnapped on Tuesday in central Mali. According to local sources, three buses carrying civilians were stopped on April 16 by “jihadist […]
Education is crucial to national growth and development, and as Cristian Munduate, the Representative of UNICEF in Nigeria, emphasized, schools should be sanctuaries of learning and growth, not sites of fear and violence. Nigeria, with one of the strongest armies in the region, is plagued by insecurity that puts vulnerable groups at risk. Throughout the […]
