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Sectarian violence in Syria claims 1,000 lives, undermining peace efforts

On March 6, a series of violent attacks in Syria, reportedly orchestrated by supporters of the ousted president Bashar al-Assad, led to a devastating toll of civilian lives. The assailants, primarily from the Alawite sect, targeted members of the defense and interior ministries, igniting a wave of retaliatory......

UN and Morocco to host anti-terrorism platform in June

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Morocco are set to organize the Marrakech Platform in June, as announced by Vladimir Voronkov, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, during a briefing to member states referenced by Barlamane.com. This event will bring together......

Sexual violence against children in Sudan: A growing crisis

Since the beginning of 2024, Sudan has seen a disturbing rise in sexual violence, with more than 200 children, some as young as one, falling victim to rape. According to a report from UNICEF, at least 221 children, including boys, have been raped by armed men. The violence is primarily attributed to......

Tobacco black market fuels violence as illicit trade surges in Australia

Australia is grappling with a surge in violent attacks targeting tobacconists, with criminal gangs vying for control of the burgeoning illegal tobacco market. Over the past 18 months, approximately 200 tobacconist shops—predominantly in Victoria but increasingly in other parts of the country—have......

UN chief warns of escalating violence in West Bank

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over the rising violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and recent calls for annexation. His remarks came after Israel announced an extended military presence in the territory, with troops set to remain in refugee camps......

Badr Hari's arrest: Kickboxing champion faces serious charges

The renowned Moroccan kickboxing champion, Badr Hari, was detained by Dutch authorities in Amsterdam on Sunday evening. He is under investigation for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife, Daphné, who is also the mother of his five children. Following his arrest, Hari spent the night in police custody......

Colombia declares war on guerrillas amid surge in violence and deaths

Colombia has declared a state of emergency and deployed thousands of soldiers in response to escalating violence linked to left-wing guerrillas. In just five days, more than 100 deaths have been reported across multiple regions, and nearly 20,000 people have been displaced, largely due to confrontations......

Survey highlights gender-based violence in Morocco's film industry

A new survey from Mediterranean Meetings for Cinema and Human Rights sheds light on the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence in Morocco's film industry. The study found that 80% of participants had either witnessed or experienced gender-based violence during their careers. The most common......

Landmark Case in Kerala: Teen Survivor Exposes Years of Systematic Abuse

A devastating case of long-term sexual abuse has emerged in Kerala, India, where an 18-year-old woman has come forward with allegations against 64 men, spanning a period of five years. Law enforcement has already taken 28 suspects into custody as investigations continue. The case came to light through......