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Violence Erupts in DR Congo as Attempted Jail Break Leaves Casualties

A tragic incident unfolded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), resulting in the loss of at least 129 lives during a botched prison break. According to Congolese Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani, a grim tally indicates that 24 individuals were shot after warnings were issued. Yet, the death toll wasn't solely due to gunfire; many perished from being crushed or suffocated in the chaos. In the aftermath, at least 59 individuals sustained injuries and required medical attention, and reports surfaced of several women…

15 Killed and 20 Wounded in Resumed Clan Violence in Mudug

Mogadishu (AX) — In a tragic turn of events early Tuesday, at least 15 people lost their lives and over 20 sustained injuries due to renewed clan hostilities in Buq village near Towfiiq in Somalia's Mudug region, local sources confirmed. The violent outbreak, which unfolded at dawn, saw armed factions from two feuding clans clash once again. Despite numerous peace efforts in recent months, tensions have flared repeatedly, frustrating community elders who have endeavored to mediate. The skirmish lasted several hours, and…

the number of people fleeing violence

In Burkina Faso, the number of people forced to flee violence is accelerating and reaching an unprecedented level, according to the Refugee Commission. The humanitarian organization reiterates its call for coordinated action for peace and stability in this country. Together with RFI, Fatoumata Sinkoun Kaba, UNHCR Spokeswoman…

two centers for victims of violence based

Two health centers for victims of violence called "One stop center" opened this week in Bamako. On August 5, eight more will be made available to the Malian government in the Kayes, Koulikoro, Ségou and Sikasso regions, as part of the Spotlight project. A joint initiative of the European Union and the UN to try to "eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls".…

the violence continues despite efforts

The violence in South Africa has killed at least 72 people. The violence began on Friday in the KwaZulu-Natal region, the Jacob Zuma region, the day after the later prison. They also affected Johannesburg. "Law enforcement agencies are doubling their efforts to stop the violence and increase their deployment on the ground,"…

Sexual violence used as a weapon of war in Tigray, Ethiopia, according to the United States

WASHINGTON, United States - US Believes Sexual Violence Against Women And Girls Is Used As New Tool Of War In Tigray Region, With Ethiopian National Defense Forces , with Eritrean troops and Amhara regional forces cited as usual suspects. Several reports by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and other global rights groups indicate that thousands of women have been raped, others killed since November 2020, when Ethiopia launched operations in Tigray in the continuation of the Popular Front for the Liberation of…

riots and demonstrations against violence

In Tunis, the anger of young people in the Sidi Hassine district is still palpable, six days after the suspicious death of a young person during his arrest by the police. Human rights groups, trade unions, judges and lawyers condemn police violence. as reported from Tunis, Lilia blaiseThe night was still tense in the popular…

chronology of jihadist violence since 2015

An armed attack that killed between 138 and 160 people, according to sources, again mourned Burkina Faso on the night of 4 to 5 June 2021. This terrorist attack, the deadliest Burkinabè had known, is the latest in a long series that began in 2015. A look back at the most important stages in this Sahelia's people in chaos and terror. After being spared jihadist…

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