Human Rights Council hears of ongoing risk of further genocidal violence in Sudan
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The brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) was the focus…

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Human Rights Council hears of ongoing risk of further genocidal violence in Sudan

Violence surges in South Sudan leaving civilians at risk and peacekeepers stretched thin
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Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council on Tuesday, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said instability…

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Violence surges in South Sudan leaving civilians at risk and peacekeepers stretched thin

M23 rebels: UN sees progress in talks but warns violence persists
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Qatar is facilitating discussions between the Congolese government and the M23 armed group, which controls…

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M23 rebels: UN sees progress in talks but warns violence persists

Violence roiling Nigeria extends beyond religious lines, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis
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The strikes thrust Nigeria’s long-running sectarian bloodshed into the global spotlight – and revived claims…

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Violence roiling Nigeria extends beyond religious lines, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis

South Sudan: UN and rights experts warn against risk of mass violence in Jonglei
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UNMISS expressed grave concern following reports that a senior military leader is urging troops to inflict discriminate…

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South Sudan: UN and rights experts warn against risk of mass violence in Jonglei

Sexual violence against children ‘entrenched, systemic and widespread’ across DR Congo, UNICEF warns
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The surge is unfolding against the backdrop of escalating conflict in eastern DRC, where renewed…

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Sexual violence against children ‘entrenched, systemic and widespread’ across DR Congo, UNICEF warns

Sudan war: World urged not to ignore ‘gruesome sexual violence’
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Issued by the UN human rights office, OHCHR, the report describes how civilians – including…

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Sudan war: World urged not to ignore ‘gruesome sexual violence’

UN warns of ‘regional conflagration’ as DR Congo violence uproots 500,000
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The UN’s Deputy Spokesperson said Secretary-General António Guterres was “deeply alarmed” by the surge in…

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UN warns of ‘regional conflagration’ as DR Congo violence uproots 500,000

Big Tech, AI, and violence: How South African journalism is being tested
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The Wits Centre for Journalism has released its latest State of the Media report, outlining…

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Big Tech, AI, and violence: How South African journalism is being tested

RCS Violence Survey finds rise of tech-facilitated GBV in SA
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Ahead of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and G20 Women’s Shutdown,…

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RCS Violence Survey finds rise of tech-facilitated GBV in SA