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ERCC - Emergency Response Coordination Centre / Wikimedia (Public domain)Ethiopia and Sudan Trade Accusations of Territorial Violations and Insurgent Support
Ethiopia and Sudan accused each other of violating territorial boundaries and backing insurgent groups during talks in Nairobi on May 6, 2026. The exchange occurs amid Sudan's ongoing civil war since 2023 and Ethiopia's multiple insurgencies. Heavily damaged aircraft were observe…
MartinKassemJ120 / Wikimedia (CC0)Drone Strike Kills Five in Vehicle Near Khartoum Amid Sudan Conflict
A drone attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces killed at least five people in a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Khartoum, according to a local rights group. The strike hit a vehicle traveling from White Nile province to Omdurman on Saturday morning. The incident occurs amid…
Unknown authorUnknown author / Wikimedia (Public domain)Syrian Court Launches Public Trial of Ex-Assad Officials, Including General in Custody
A Syrian court in Damascus began the first public trial of officials from Bashar Assad's era, with former security chief Atef Najib appearing in person on charges of crimes against the Syrian people. Assad and his brother Maher were charged in absentia. The proceedings stem from…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Syrian Authorities Detain Man Accused in 2013 Tadamon Civilian Killings
Syrian authorities have arrested Amjad Youssef, accused of leading the mass killing of civilians in Damascus's Tadamon district in April 2013. Footage of the incident, showing bound and blindfolded victims shot and dumped in a pit, emerged in 2022. The arrest follows the toppling…
dailynewsegypt.comLocal Communities in Sudan Negotiate Ceasefires as Four-Year War Continues
Local actors in Sudan, including tribal leaders and youth networks, have negotiated localized ceasefires and humanitarian access amid the ongoing war. These grassroots initiatives, particularly in Darfur, have saved lives despite limited external support. Mediation efforts have i…
vaticannews.vaSouth Sudan Conflict Escalates with Impacts on Humanitarian Aid Delivery
Fighting in South Sudan has intensified since March 2025, leading to restrictions on humanitarian access. Aid organizations report theft, looting, and destruction of resources intended for civilians. The United Nations estimates that 10 million people require assistance amid risi…
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thestar.comEuropean Governments Reject Thousands of Syrian Asylum Claims After Civil War Ends
European governments have rejected asylum claims from thousands of Syrians following the end of the country's 14-year civil war. This development occurs as governments adopt stricter policies on applications from Syria after the departure of the former leader. The changes reflect…