• Over 40 killed in Afrin, Syria

    Apr 30
    <p>Turkey’s government has claimed that at least 40 people have been killed in an attack in a crowded market in the Syrian city of Afrin, which included 11 children.</p> <p>The governor of Hatay, a neighbouring province, stated that the deaths were trigged due to a fuel tanker exploding due to a hand grenade.&nbsp; Turkey has placed blame on the Kurdish separatist militant group, the YPG.</p>
  • Libya’s government accuses military commander of a coup

    (Photo Credit: Magharebia)

    Libyan military commander, Khalifa Haftar, has been accused of seeking to undertake a coup against the UN-recognised Libyan government, the Government of National Accord (GNA).

  • US to recognise Israel’s occupied territory in West Bank and Jordan Valley
    <p>The US has stated that it was willing to recognise Israel’s annexation of much of the occupation of the West Banks despite concerns that this will end the possibility for a two-state solution.</p>
  • UN urges Bangladesh to accept Rohingya refugees

    The UN has urged Bangladesh to allow two boats carrying Rohingya refugees to land in Bangladesh.

    Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has warned that unless these refugees from Rohingya are supported there will be a "human tragedy of terrible proportions”.

    In a letter, Bachelet stated:

  • More than 40 killed in East DRC
    <p>Over 40 people have been killed during the conflict between armed militias and the army in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.</p> <p>The greatest number of casualties occurred Friday during attacks on Mahagi in the easter Ituri province where 21 civilians were killed. In Linsey conflict continued on Sunday between the army and militias in the neighbouring Djugu area.</p>
  • Separatists in Southern Yemen proclaim self-rule
    <p>The Southern Transitional Council (STC), a separatist organisation in Southern Yemen, have announced that they will establish a self-rule region containing the southern port city of Aden.</p> <p>The STC has accused the Saudi-backed government of Yemen of corruption and mismanaging the region. Whilst the international organisation has not expressed support for the autonomous region; the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been largely supportive of the STC.</p>
  • Ceasefire in Yemen extended
    <p>The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has extended their ceasefire by a month to curb the spread of the coronavirus.</p> <p>This follows a military ceasefire that ended on Thursday and its extension raises hopes that a lasting and comprehensive to the conflict may be reached.</p> <p>Houthi rebels are demanding a lifting of air and sea blockade imposed by the Saudi-led coalition on regions they control.</p>
  • UN warns coronavirus could cause a human rights crisis

    António Guterres, UN secretary-general, warned against authoritarians utilising the current virus pandemic to undermine individual human rights, promote racism and restrict free speech.

    This statement follows his calls for a global ceasefire and his further warnings that domestic violence will escalate as a result of the pandemic.

  • Syrian war criminals face trial in Germany
    <p>Former Syrian colonel, Anwar Raslan, who is accused of committing crimes against humanity will face trial at the Higher Regional Court in Koblenz, Germany.</p>
  • UN warns global hunger could almost double because of coronavirus

    The UN warns that the coronavirus could lead to almost double the number of people currently suffering hunger meaning that 265 million people will be identified as suffering from “Acute food and livelihood crisis”.

  • Human rights organisations call on Saudi Arabia to protect migrant workers

    A number of human rights organisations, including Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and Migrant-Rights, have called upon Saudi authorities to ensure adequate protection for migrant workers.

  • UN Security Council calls for Yemen ceasefire
    <p>The UN Security Council has called on a ceasefire in Yemen echoing the earlier calls of the UN Secretary-General who warned that outbreak of the coronavirus poses a unique threat to the country.&nbsp;</p> <p>Earlier this month the UN welcomed a unilateral two-week ceasefire announced by the Saudi-led coalition which came into effect on the 9 April in an effort to support the UN-led peace process.</p>
  • Nigerian Army kills 18 during coronavirus lockdown

    Nigeria’s police force and army, referred to as the Nigerian Correctional Service, is reported to have killed 18 people over the past two weeks during lockdowns intended to curb the spread of the coronavirus, reports Nigeria’s National Human Rights Council.

  • Now is “not the time” to reduce funding for World Health Organisation - UN Chief

    Following a statement from the US President that the US would halt funding for the World Health Organisation (WHO); António Guterres, UN Chief, has responded insisting now is not the time to reduce funding.

  • Kerala’s robust and efficient approach against COVID-19 sees impressive success

    The state of Kerala, has dropped 30 percent in number of new coronavirus cases in the first week of April compared to the week before, despite being the first state in India to report a coronavirus case in late January.

    The success of the Communist state’s government can be attributed to a number of their methods which has just seen just two deaths and the highest percentage of positive patient recoveries in the country. Even as of yesterday, the number of cases has been dropping, yet they have conducted over 13,000 tests – which is more than some states that have half the population as that of Kerala.

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