Peace Talks Begin in Myanmar but Violence is on the Rise
A landmark peace conference has begun in Myanmar bringing together many of the country’s armed ethnic groups in hopes of ending the world’s longest running civil war.
New Militant Group Intensify Attacks in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria — While the Nigerian government focuses on military solutions to protect oil installations and vulnerable communities in the volatile Niger Delta region, prominent leaders ask for a dialogue, and a new armed group has announced its oppositions against military actions.
Taliban Captive Canadian-American Family Asks for a Change in Kabul Capital Punishment Policies
KABUL, Afghanistan– Yesterday, August 31, the Taliban has released the fresh video message of the Canadian-American family, who are asking for a change in Afghan government policies awarding death penalties to “these men”, referring to Taliban leaders who are being held in Afghan prisons. Joshua Boyle, a Canadian citizen, and his wife, Caitlan Coleman, an …
Al Shabaab Threatens More Attacks in Mogadishu; Warns Public
MOGADISHU, Somalia — On Wednesday, August 31, Al Shabaab warned local residents in Mogadishu to ‘stay away’ from government buildings and hotels in the capital, a day after a deadly truck bomb attack on the SYL hotel that left 25 people dead.
In Pictures: Death Toll from Truck Bomb in Mogadishu Rises To 25
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The death toll from a devastating Al Shabaab truck bomb in the Somali capital of Mogadishu has risen to 25 after several of the wounded victims succumbed to their injuries, security and medical officials said on Tuesday.
Protesting KAP Ex-Workers Clash with the Police
Today, August 30, several dozen former workers of an aluminum smelter, Kombinat Aluminijuma Podgorica (KAP), protested in front of the Montenegrin parliament, demanding payment of EUR 5.45 million in severance.
BREAKING: Suicide Truck Bomb Targets Hotel Near Somali Presidential Palace
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden truck into a checkpoint near the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Tuesday morning, the latest in a string of attacks in the Somali capital, police said.
Israel Accuses UN and World Vision of Funneling Millions in Aid to Hamas
Israel has accused the United Nations as well as NGO “World Vision” of funneling aid to Hamas, redirecting supplies and financial support from the Palestinian people. Investigations have been in progress since earlier this month to determine whether there is verifiable truth to the allegations.
Australian Woman Freed: National Directorate of Security Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan intelligence agency, National Directorate of Security, has confirmed that they have freed the Australian woman named Kerry Jane Wilson who was abducted from her home in Jalalabad in April.
Nigerian Government Ready to Talk with Boko Haram
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari declared that his government is prepared to negotiate with Boko Haram leaders over the release of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls.