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As he trekked through the mud and rocks of Japan's humid Okinawan jungle, Takamatsu Gushiken came upon a slope where human remains have remained unnoticed since World War II. At 72 years old, he took a moment to pray and lifted a makeshift protective cover, revealing half-buried bones believed to belong to a young Japanese soldier. "These remains deserve to be returned to their families," said Mr. Gushiken, a businessman who has dedicated over 40 years to searching for war casualties. Recently, the island of Okinawa…

The Israeli military has announced the recovery of the bodies of three hostages in Gaza, more than 20 months after their abduction by Hamas militants. "In a special operation, the bodies of the hostages Ofra Keidar, Yonatan Samerano, and Staff Sergeant Shay Levinson were recovered from the Gaza Strip yesterday," stated the military in an official release. Earlier on Sunday, Mr. Samerano's father expressed relief, sharing that his son’s body—taken into Gaza after he was tragically murdered in a kibbutz on October 7,…

More than three days have passed since Imtiyaz Ali provided a DNA sample, yet he finds himself grappling with the painful uncertainty of receiving his brother's remains, who tragically lost his life in the recent Air India crash. "My 72 hours are over, but I've not heard from them so far," Mr. Ali expressed, surrounded by fellow relatives in Ahmedabad, where families of the victims have gathered in the wake of this heart-wrenching disaster. Of the 242 individuals aboard the aircraft, only one survived the crash that…

The Israeli military has recovered the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai hostage who was held in Gaza since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed this development. Mr. Pinta's body was in the possession of a Palestinian militant group known as the Mujahedeen Brigades, and it was retrieved from the Rafah area in southern Gaza, according to Mr. Katz. As an agricultural worker, Mr. Pinta was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz, a small community near the border, where one in four…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the recovery of the bodies of two hostages, marking a significant moment in a painful chapter of recent history. Judy Weinstein-Hagi, aged 70, and her husband Gadi Hagi, 72, were taken from their home in kibbutz Nir Oz during the harrowing Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. "Judy and Gad were murdered on October 7 and abducted to the Gaza Strip," stated Mr. Netanyahu. The Israeli Defense Forces reported that the bodies of this couple were retrieved during a specialized…

In a harrowing revelation that has sent shockwaves through the international community, the discovery of numerous bodies across both official and unofficial detention sites in Libya has highlighted a dark narrative of human rights violations. Reports of torture, enforced disappearances, and the specter of extrajudicial killings are emerging from the shadows, raising urgent questions about accountability and morality in a nation steeped in turmoil. For years, human rights organizations and the United Nations have suspected…

The United Nations has announced that five trucks carrying essential nutritional supplies were allowed to cross into Gaza from Israel through the Kerem Shalom border today. However, the UN reported that the supplies have yet to be collected for distribution. In a recent statement, UN aid chief Tom Fletcher characterized the limited resumption of aid after an extensive 11-week blockade, amidst an uptick in military action, as "a welcome development," yet stressed that it remains "a drop in the ocean" compared to the urgent…

Mogadishu (AX) — The air in Northeastern State feels charged with tension these days, as authorities remain tight-lipped regarding serious allegations that the United Arab Emirates has installed sophisticated radar equipment, manufactured in Israel, at the bustling port city of Bosaso. These claims have raised eyebrows, inviting both speculation and concern about the increasing shadows of covert security operations and the burgeoning rift with Somalia's federal government. The controversy has escalated following…

The Life and Controversial Death of General Sheegow Mourners gathered in heartfelt unison, their voices echoing through the air with emotional reverberations of "Takbir," as they sought justice for General Sheegow. This was not just another funeral procession—it embodied profound discontent and an underlying quest for clarity. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Martin Luther King Jr. But how does such a sentiment resonate within the unfolding story of General Sheegow? Sentenced to a decade behind…

The recent recovery of 258 victims from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, as reported by Ibuka, the genocide survivors' association, has cast a somber shadow over Ngoma Sector in Huye District. This initiative to unearth long-buried truths began a fortnight ago, specifically in Matyazo Cell, Kamucuzi Village, where the harrowing discovery of four bodies was made within an abandoned pit latrine. Such sites, once commonplace due to the heinous acts that took place there, bear witness to unspeakable tragedies. The unearthed…