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#sudan
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Humanitarian situation in Sudan at catastrophic levels', says NGO

People with disabilities face severe challenges amid the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, exacerbated by ongoing violence and lack of access to aid.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on three years of war in Sudan: a vast humanitarian crisis persists because the fighting does | Editorial

The UN's top official in Sudan calls for urgent action to resolve the ongoing humanitarian crisis and conflict in the country.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

After three years of war, what is the situation like in Sudan?

Sudan's civil war has displaced millions, caused thousands of deaths, and continues with no clear resolution in sight.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Humanitarian situation in Sudan at catastrophic levels', says NGO

People with disabilities face severe challenges amid the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, exacerbated by ongoing violence and lack of access to aid.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on three years of war in Sudan: a vast humanitarian crisis persists because the fighting does | Editorial

The UN's top official in Sudan calls for urgent action to resolve the ongoing humanitarian crisis and conflict in the country.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

After three years of war, what is the situation like in Sudan?

Sudan's civil war has displaced millions, caused thousands of deaths, and continues with no clear resolution in sight.
#lebanon
France politics
fromThe Nation
11 hours ago

In Lebanon, Grief Is Everywhere. But So Is Our Defiance.

Israel's airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in significant civilian casualties and ongoing grief amidst historical trauma.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks

Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in significant casualties and overwhelmed medical facilities, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in a makeshift shelter in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and ongoing conflict.
France politics
fromThe Nation
11 hours ago

In Lebanon, Grief Is Everywhere. But So Is Our Defiance.

Israel's airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in significant civilian casualties and ongoing grief amidst historical trauma.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks

Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in significant casualties and overwhelmed medical facilities, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in a makeshift shelter in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and ongoing conflict.
Public health
fromNature
3 days ago

How I harness research to inform humanitarian relief efforts

Beverley Stringer has dedicated her career to humanitarian work with Médecins Sans Frontières, focusing on improving public health in crisis settings.
Berlin food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

Food is unifying': How Lebanon's migrants are feeding the war-displaced

Migrant communities in Lebanon are providing essential support and solidarity through food amid ongoing conflict and displacement crises.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

The process of justice must be observed in ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's case

The Judicial Panel was charged with legally characterising any facts found by the OIOS in the course of its investigation. This process, not contemplated in existing court regulations, was designed and implemented by the bureau and established specifically for this complaint.
Law
Psychology
fromCornell Chronicle
2 days ago

Why do people oppose violence and support war? How moral views evolve | Cornell Chronicle

Moral views are influenced by fixed beliefs and fickle perceptions, leading to disagreements and changes over time.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Leaders Go to War, Their Psychology Goes With Them

Narcissistic leaders often emerge due to fragile egos, leading to decisions that prioritize self-preservation over the well-being of others.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest won't erase the pain for Afghans but it shows Australia is willing to face uncomfortable truths | Shadi Khan Saif

For a long time, these claims of unlawful killings, or war crimes had lived quietly in Afghan villages. They were shared between families, in grief and disbelief, but rarely went beyond that.
Social justice
#israel
fromTruthout
6 days ago
France politics

Israel Kills More Than 200 People in Deadliest Day of Resumed War on Lebanon

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

UN experts urge member states to suspend Israel arms transfers

Israel's bombardment of Lebanon is condemned as a violation of the UN Charter and calls for a halt to arms transfers to Israel.
World news
fromTruthout
4 hours ago

UN Experts Call for Global Halt to Arms Transfers to Israel Amid Lebanon Attacks

Israel's military actions in Lebanon are condemned as violations of international law and a threat to peace and civilian lives.
France politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Israel Kills More Than 200 People in Deadliest Day of Resumed War on Lebanon

Israel launched a deadly attack on Lebanon, killing over 250, shortly after a ceasefire deal with Iran, claiming it did not apply to Lebanon.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

I don't know how we'll emerge from this': How much more can Israelis take?

Years of war have drastically altered Israel's politics, economy, and society, with significant financial and legal repercussions looming ahead.
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

Former IS child 'fighters' were war victims, say French lawyers

No child chooses to be enlisted, and France is displaying the worst kind of indignity in this matter, while also violating the conventions to which it is a signatory.
France news
Education
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Ukrainian civilians abducted, tortured in Russian prisons

Oleh Shevandin was abducted in 2015 and remains imprisoned in Russia without formal charges or legal representation.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
DevOps
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The US Army is test-driving a new hotline for soldiers overwhelmed with too much data both in and out of combat

The US Army Data Operations Center aims to enhance data management and support soldiers with data-related issues during a transformative phase.
#gaza
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Israel has fostered a culture of impunity for attacks on healthcare workers, leading to severe consequences in Gaza and beyond.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Six months into ceasefire', Gaza suffers under persistent Israeli attacks

Gaza faces unprecedented devastation with over 72,000 killed and 172,000 injured amid ongoing Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Gaza families still unable to bury dead six months into ceasefire'

About 10,000 Palestinians remain missing under rubble in Gaza, unable to be buried due to ongoing recovery challenges post-conflict.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together as world's gaze fixes on Iran

Life in Gaza has become brutal and disconnected from the past, with ongoing violence and a dire humanitarian situation affecting daily existence.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Israel has fostered a culture of impunity for attacks on healthcare workers, leading to severe consequences in Gaza and beyond.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Six months into ceasefire', Gaza suffers under persistent Israeli attacks

Gaza faces unprecedented devastation with over 72,000 killed and 172,000 injured amid ongoing Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Gaza families still unable to bury dead six months into ceasefire'

About 10,000 Palestinians remain missing under rubble in Gaza, unable to be buried due to ongoing recovery challenges post-conflict.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together as world's gaze fixes on Iran

Life in Gaza has become brutal and disconnected from the past, with ongoing violence and a dire humanitarian situation affecting daily existence.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Top Palestinian Children's Rights Group Shutters After Being Targeted By Israel

Defense for Children International-Palestine ceased operations due to Israel's attacks and restrictions on human rights organizations, impacting advocacy for Palestinian children's rights.
#icc
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Sexual abuse claims have dragged the international criminal court into crisis but what happens now?

The ICC's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, faces sexual abuse allegations amid geopolitical tensions, complicating his position and the court's integrity.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

ICC to consider legal advice that criticises UN report on prosecutor Karim Khan

The ICC is reviewing a report challenging misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with potential implications for his position.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Sexual abuse claims have dragged the international criminal court into crisis but what happens now?

The ICC's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, faces sexual abuse allegations amid geopolitical tensions, complicating his position and the court's integrity.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

ICC to consider legal advice that criticises UN report on prosecutor Karim Khan

The ICC is reviewing a report challenging misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with potential implications for his position.
#middle-east-conflict
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you

Warring sides in the Middle East show contempt for civilian life, flouting international laws protecting civilians amid escalating conflict.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Middle East conflict escalation raises humanitarian and economic alarm - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Middle East conflict is causing widespread destruction, economic uncertainty, and a deteriorating humanitarian situation, impacting global markets and regional stability.
Books
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

"The Cruelty Right Now Is Horrific": A Veteran Reporter Recalls Her Most Challenging Assignments | The Walrus

Michelle Shephard is an award-winning journalist and author known for her work on Guantánamo Bay and her recent book Code Name: Pale Horse.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank

UN experts call for an end to Israeli violence and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Scientists reveal terrifying global aftermath of nuclear war

Nuclear war poses catastrophic long-term consequences for human health and the environment, far exceeding the immediate destruction.
#humanitarian-aid
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran

Humanitarian aid to Iran is severely disrupted due to conflict, with recent shipments providing critical medical supplies and support for displaced populations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran

Humanitarian aid to Iran is severely disrupted due to conflict, with recent shipments providing critical medical supplies and support for displaced populations.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Danger after disaster: why emergencies come with increased risks for women

Women often bear the brunt of caregiving responsibilities during natural disasters, increasing their vulnerability and challenges faced in recovery.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

We waited 12 years': escapees from Syria's camps face an uncertain future

Eva Dumani's release from a Syrian camp highlights the plight of many detained individuals and the urgent need for government repatriation efforts.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 month ago

Stop the use of AI in war until laws can be agreed

Frontier AI models are unreliable for warfare and lack legal frameworks; international rules must govern military AI use before deployment to prevent civilian harm.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Israel deliberately targeting medical facilities in south Lebanon, say health workers

Israeli bombings in south Lebanon have targeted medical workers and facilities, resulting in significant casualties and destruction, raising concerns of war crimes.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Secret to Ending All Wars Is the Truth We Already Know

All major wisdom traditions independently teach the same core truth: love your neighbor as yourself, making this the fundamental target of human existence and the antidote to war.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Israel's displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime

Israeli tactics of mass expulsion in Lebanon violate international law and displace over a million civilians, mirroring actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel's bombs hit Lebanon

Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, displaced since 1948, face renewed trauma and displacement as Israeli military operations intensify, forcing families from camps into further uncertainty.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How War News Can Affect Your Mental Health

Consuming war-related news increases stress levels, with vulnerability varying by age, emotional regulation ability, and personality traits.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

War as a Psychological State

Authoritarian and narcissistic leaders share a fragile ego unable to tolerate challenge, causing them to experience political opposition as personal threat and deploy military as an extension of their distorted ego rather than as a policy tool.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UN expert says world has given Israel licence to torture Palestinians'

Francesca Albanese stated that torture has effectively become state policy in Israel, with the world granting a license to torture Palestinians, allowing it to operate openly.
World politics
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

The harrowing reality of being a prisoner of war in Russia - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Recent prisoner-of-war exchanges between Ukraine and Russia reveal widespread torture and abuse in Russian detention facilities, with survivors reporting systematic psychological and physical mistreatment throughout captivity.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Displaced Lebanese shelter in schools, stadiums amid Israeli attacks

Israeli attacks have displaced over 800,000 people in Lebanon and killed more than 850, prompting a UN $308 million emergency aid appeal.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Greetings From My Bomb Shelter

During warfare and crisis, focusing on controllable elements like schedules, rituals, and self-care practices provides psychological stability and resilience.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Our Psychological Response to War News

Exposure to war news triggers mortality awareness, causing people to strengthen their meaning-giving worldviews like nationalism as a psychological defense mechanism.
US politics
fromThe New Humanitarian
2 months ago

Inklings | US funding: Risks, power shifts, and a boatload of questions

The US plans to route $2 billion in humanitarian funding through UN pooled funds, potentially reshaping aid funding and empowering OCHA's humanitarian reset.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hope in Hostage-Taking and Kidnapping Incidents

Narratives shape how people process trauma and build resilience, while uncertainty from wrongful detention creates profound psychological strain that unfolds silently within families.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'I wish I had died,' says migrant after weeks of rape

Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Libya face systematic, widespread abuses including torture, rape, arbitrary detention, forced labor, sexual violence and slavery.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Attitudes Toward War Can Be Predicted by Psychologists

Psychological factors, including childhood maltreatment and social dominance orientation, significantly predict support for military conflict more than political ideology alone.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?

United States President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the territory. Trump said the board will work in partnership with the United Nations to address crises far beyond Gaza.
US politics
#international-humanitarian-law
#humanitarian-crisis
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Jan Egeland: Millions displaced as Middle East conflicts deepen

Mass displacement from escalating conflicts in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and Sudan is overwhelming humanitarian aid systems beyond capacity while eroding international humanitarian law.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Jan Egeland: Millions displaced as Middle East conflicts deepen

Mass displacement from escalating conflicts in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and Sudan is overwhelming humanitarian aid systems beyond capacity while eroding international humanitarian law.
World politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Unfathomable Toll of the Syrian Civil War

Syria's civil war killed over 100,000 people through systematic government violence including massacres, aerial bombardment, and torture in detention centers.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why the News Feels So Personal Right Now

Global news triggers different emotional responses based on identity, diaspora status, family trauma history, and nervous system regulation, requiring intentional pacing rather than constant consumption.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Refugees' Barriers to Mental Health Care

Refugees face disproportionately high PTSD and depression rates and encounter multiple barriers that limit access to equitable, culturally informed mental health care.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel extending Gaza playbook' to Lebanon, charity warns

Israel is applying military tactics from Gaza to Lebanon through bombings, forced displacement orders, and deliberate civilian terrorization, displacing hundreds of thousands of people.
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

There Is No "After Gaza"

Palestinian resistance exposed Western imperial narratives, provoking violent backlash, Islamophobic rhetoric, and calls for indiscriminate assault against Gaza's civilian population.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Human rights outmuscled by rule of force' globally, UN chief warns

Guterres stressed that this assault is not coming from the shadows or by surprise. It is happening in plain sight and often led by those who hold the greatest power. He did not mention specific situations although he did voice outrage at Russia's war in Ukraine, where he said more than 15,000 civilians had been killed in four years of violence. It is more than past time to end the bloodshed, he said.
World politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

NGOs sound the alarm as families flee camp holding suspected IS fighters

Most foreign families of suspected Islamic State fighters have left al-Hawl camp after Syrian government control, creating security and humanitarian uncertainty about their locations.
fromNature
2 months ago

How to rescue the aid industry: focus on conflict prevention, not just relief

In 2025, the administration of US President Donald Trump ordered the US Agency for International Development to be closed; this year, it withdrew the country from 66 international organizations. Other Western nations that are plagued with high levels of debt and pressure to prioritize domestic challenges have slashed their foreign aid, too. According to projections, official development assistance dropped by 9-17% in 2025, amounting to some US$55 billion.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The war on UNRWA: Gaza and the erosion of intl law

UNRWA faces government attacks, US funding cuts, legal challenges, and staff killings, while its ban signals a turning point for international law and global order.
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