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Abc Newsworld5 days ago
Sudan Under-17 Women's Soccer Team Plays First International Matches Since 2023
Sudan's under-17 women's national soccer team competed in Olympic qualifying matches in Morocco last week. The squad, assembled weeks earlier from schoolgirls and refugees, lost both games by large margins.
uctoday.comworld9 days ago
Land Mines Injure Multiple Members of One Myanmar Family
A man who lost a leg to a land mine decades ago has seen six other relatives suffer similar injuries or deaths in Myanmar's ongoing civil war. The pattern reflects the widespread use of land mines in the conflict.
Los Angeles Timesworld21 days ago
Sudan Civil War Shifts Gum Arabic Trade as RSF Controls Key Production Areas
The Rapid Support Forces have taken over gum arabic markets in western Sudan, cutting shipments and redirecting exports through neighboring countries.
thehindu.comworld26 days ago
Syria Recovers Remnants of Assad Chemical Weapons Program
Syria's transitional government has located remnants of the former chemical weapons program, including raw materials and munitions. Authorities have detained 18 suspects linked to the program.
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Nprpolitics35 days ago
Uyghur Fighters Describe Role in Syrian Rebel Offensive That Toppled Assad
More than 40 Uyghur fighters and family members spoke to NPR about their participation in the Syrian civil war. They recounted how they joined rebel groups and took part in the November 2024 offensive that captured Aleppo.
citizen.co.zaworld46 days ago
Ethiopia and Sudan Accuse Each Other of Border Violations
Ethiopia and Sudan traded accusations on Tuesday that each had violated the other's territory and were supporting insurgent forces. Sudan has been in civil war since 2023. Ethiopia faces multiple insurgencies across its territory.
france24.comworld49 days ago
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…
Los Angeles Timesworld56 days agoUpdated
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…
BBC Newsworld58 days ago
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…
citizen.co.zaworld60 days ago
Local 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.vaworld60 days ago
South 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld61 days ago
European 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…
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