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#m23

How to end the conflict in eastern DRC?

M23 rebels have escalated conflict in Eastern DRC by taking control of two towns, raising concerns for regional stability.

M23 rebels seize key eastern DRC town of Minova

M23 rebels have captured Minova, exacerbating conflict and humanitarian crises in eastern DR Congo.

How to end the conflict in eastern DRC?

M23 rebels have escalated conflict in Eastern DRC by taking control of two towns, raising concerns for regional stability.

M23 rebels seize key eastern DRC town of Minova

M23 rebels have captured Minova, exacerbating conflict and humanitarian crises in eastern DR Congo.
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#climate-change

Armed conflict and climate change driving global economic uncertainty: WEF

Armed conflicts and extreme weather are top global economic risks for 2025, as identified by the World Economic Forum.

Davos: Wars top global concerns ahead of WEF DW 01/15/2025

Armed conflict is perceived as the greatest threat to global economies in 2025, overshadowing other concerns like climate change.

Armed conflict and climate change driving global economic uncertainty: WEF

Armed conflicts and extreme weather are top global economic risks for 2025, as identified by the World Economic Forum.

Davos: Wars top global concerns ahead of WEF DW 01/15/2025

Armed conflict is perceived as the greatest threat to global economies in 2025, overshadowing other concerns like climate change.
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Maduro warns he is preparing with Cuba and Nicaragua to take up arms' in the event of an intervention

Maduro threatens armed conflict with Cuba and Nicaragua against foreign intervention, highlighting a significant escalation in regional tensions during his third term.

Chad's presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or drunk' fighters?

Chad faces escalated tensions after armed assailants attacked the presidential palace amidst political instability and security concerns.
#child-soldiers

There was so much fear': the battle to keep children out of Colombia's armed gangs

Violence has resurged in Cauca, Colombia, endangering children as armed groups recruit them, undermining the peace established by the 2016 peace deal.

I went to war. It was a nightmare': how children have become cannon fodder' in DRC's endless conflict

Child soldiers like Constance endure extreme hardships, revealing the dire consequences of armed conflict and the exploitation of vulnerable populations.

There was so much fear': the battle to keep children out of Colombia's armed gangs

Violence has resurged in Cauca, Colombia, endangering children as armed groups recruit them, undermining the peace established by the 2016 peace deal.

I went to war. It was a nightmare': how children have become cannon fodder' in DRC's endless conflict

Child soldiers like Constance endure extreme hardships, revealing the dire consequences of armed conflict and the exploitation of vulnerable populations.
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#syria

Joy, fear and confusion in Damascus as Syrians welcome life after Assad

The fall of Bashar-al Assad has sparked both celebrations and concerns among Syrians about the future under new rebel leadership.

Who are the major players in the battle for Syria?

Syrian opposition fighters led by HTS captured Aleppo, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing Syrian conflict.

Fact check: Do these images prove violence in Syria? DW 12/19/2024

The fall of Bashar Assad has led to increased violence and misinformation in Syria, complicating the situation among various armed factions.

Joy, fear and confusion in Damascus as Syrians welcome life after Assad

The fall of Bashar-al Assad has sparked both celebrations and concerns among Syrians about the future under new rebel leadership.

Who are the major players in the battle for Syria?

Syrian opposition fighters led by HTS captured Aleppo, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing Syrian conflict.

Fact check: Do these images prove violence in Syria? DW 12/19/2024

The fall of Bashar Assad has led to increased violence and misinformation in Syria, complicating the situation among various armed factions.
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#libya

Libya central bank halts operations over employee abduction DW 08/19/2024

The Central Bank of Libya has suspended operations due to the kidnapping of its head of IT amid rising tensions and threats from armed factions.

Libya: Armed clashes close key oil refinery as fires erupt DW 12/15/2024

Clashes around the Zawiya refinery have led to operational suspension due to fires, declaring a state of 'force majeure'.

Libya central bank halts operations over employee abduction DW 08/19/2024

The Central Bank of Libya has suspended operations due to the kidnapping of its head of IT amid rising tensions and threats from armed factions.

Libya: Armed clashes close key oil refinery as fires erupt DW 12/15/2024

Clashes around the Zawiya refinery have led to operational suspension due to fires, declaring a state of 'force majeure'.
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Jenin Brigades commander killed as PA forces raid occupied West Bank camp

The killing of Yazid Ja'ayseh by Palestinian Authority forces has escalated tensions in the West Bank, highlighting internal conflicts among Palestinian factions.
#humanitarian-crisis

Video. 400,000 displaced as Nigerian floods worsen

Flooding in Borno state has intensified an existing humanitarian crisis, displacing thousands and increasing urgent aid needs.

UN calls for end of weapons supplies to Sudan's warring parties

UN warns that external weapon supplies to Sudan's conflicting forces must stop to prevent further atrocities against civilians.

Video. 400,000 displaced as Nigerian floods worsen

Flooding in Borno state has intensified an existing humanitarian crisis, displacing thousands and increasing urgent aid needs.

UN calls for end of weapons supplies to Sudan's warring parties

UN warns that external weapon supplies to Sudan's conflicting forces must stop to prevent further atrocities against civilians.
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Video. Macron and Starmer lay wreath at Paris' Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Liberty must be cherished and defended, especially in light of current armed conflicts in Europe.

Percentage of women killed in armed conflicts doubles in one year

The rise in women and children's deaths in armed conflicts reflects a worrying trend associated with increased violence and humanitarian disregard.

Conflict keeps millions out of school in Africa DW 09/24/2024

Ongoing conflicts in West and Central Africa have severely disrupted the education of millions of children, primarily due to violence against schools.

Thailand to prosecute eight over 2004 Tak Bai deaths

Thailand prosecutes security personnel for the 2004 Tak Bai killings where 78 protesters suffocated, marking a significant legal step just before the statute of limitations expires.

Qatar pledges $3m to Ukrainian human rights body

Qatar provided $3m to support initiatives for children and those affected by armed conflict in Ukraine.

Russia May Have Used New Guided Bomb To Attack Kharkiv, Kyiv Says

A suspected former member of the North Caucasus insurgency was detained in Daghestan by Russia's FSB.
The detainee, Islam Batsiyev, is accused of participating in an attack in Chechnya that resulted in the deaths of 84 Russian paratroopers.

Panic as Kashmir survey' seeks personal details, links with alleged rebels

Residents in Indian-administered Kashmir are feeling fear and anxiety due to a police survey that asks for extensive personal details.
The survey includes requesting phone numbers, information on possible links to armed rebels, records of foreign visits, and even the number and location of CCTV cameras at home.

The world is waging war on its children, in an obscene mockery of international law | Simon Tisdall

Children are disproportionately affected by war-related violence and abuses.
Respect for the laws of war is being eroded or non-existent in modern armed conflict.

In 1924, cinema was hailed as an agent of world peace. Has it failed?

DW Griffith predicted that cinema would help eliminate armed conflict by 2024, but this has not happened.
Cinema has been used by governments as a tool for justifying military action and promoting propaganda.
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