Wounds

Mogadishu (AX) — On a seemingly ordinary Sunday, the calm of various neighborhoods in Mogadishu was shattered by the sound of mortar shells raining down upon Hamarweyne, Hamar Jajab, and Shibis districts. This unsettling attack coincided with Somalia’s National Independent Electoral Commission’s (NIEC) ongoing voter registration efforts across the capital, a pivotal moment in the nation's democratic journey. Emerging reports paint a troubling picture: at least one individual has lost their life, while three…

In a tragic turn of events, two Russian ballistic missiles struck the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy, resulting in the deaths of 34 individuals and injuring 117. This attack marks one of the deadliest strikes on Ukraine in 2023, as reported by local officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a strong international response against Russia, especially given the context of U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to swiftly bring an end to the ongoing conflict, which has struggled to find a resolution.…

Libya, an unwitting waypoint for countless migrants and refugees hoping to navigate the perilous Mediterranean crossing to Europe, has again emerged as a focal point of tragedy and despair. The recent discovery of mass graves, punctuated by grim gunshot wounds on some bodies, paints a harrowing portrait of the dangers faced on these treacherous journeys. How did we come to this? The United Nations, in its latest report, has confirmed the alarming revelations about these graves, further intensifying the urgency with which…

In a heartbreaking incident, a missile strike from Russia devastated the city of Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, resulting in the tragic loss of six lives and injuring at least 20 others. Furthermore, the attack obliterated a significant infrastructure facility, as reported by Ukrainian officials. Ivan Fedorov, the governor of the region, took to the Telegram messaging platform to inform the public that a fire had ignited in the aftermath of this assault. However, specifics regarding the nature of the facility hit…