civilian displacement
Escalating Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict: Airstrikes, Artillery and Diplomatic Tensions
Dec 11, 2025 10:41 pm CST
The Thailand-Cambodia border conflict has intensified with both sides exchanging airstrikes and artillery fire, resulting in approximately two dozen casualties and displacing hundreds of thousands of people. The violence erupted after a Sunday skirmish derailed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Both nations accuse each other of territorial violations, with fighting threatening UNESCO World Heritage site Preah Vihear temple. The conflict stems from historical border disputes dating back to a contested 1907 map and a controversial 1962 International Court ruling.
Satellite Evidence Reveals Mass Killings and Displacement in Sudan's El-Fasher Captured by RSF Forces
Oct 30, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Satellite imagery from Yale's Humanitarian Research Lab documents evidence of systematic killings, house-to-house clearance operations, and massive civilian displacement following the RSF capture of El-Fasher, the army's last stronghold in Darfur. The ongoing conflict has claimed 40,000 lives and displaced 12 million people according to UN estimates.
Sudan Crisis Deepens: RSF Claims Capture of Final Army Stronghold in Darfur Region
Oct 26, 2025 09:05 pm CST
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have claimed the capture of the army headquarters in El-Fasher, potentially gaining control of the last major urban center in Darfur. This development marks a significant shift in Sudan's two-year conflict that has killed tens of thousands and displaced nearly 12 million people, while leaving 260,000 civilians trapped in El-Fasher without humanitarian aid or food supplies.
Hamas Accepts Trump's Hostage Release Framework, President Calls for Immediate End to Gaza Bombing
Oct 04, 2025 09:30 am CST
Hamas has agreed to discuss releasing hostages under Trump's ceasefire proposal, prompting the US president to demand Israel halt its bombing campaign in Gaza. While Hamas accepts parts of the 20-point plan including transitional governance, disagreements remain over disarmament requirements and Gaza's future administration. The ongoing conflict has claimed over 66,000 Palestinian lives according to UN-verified figures, with humanitarian conditions deteriorating as mass displacement continues.
2 Gaza Hospitals Forced To Stop Operations As Israeli Offensive Escalates
Sep 22, 2025 10:39 pm CST
The Gaza health ministry said two Gaza City hospitals have been taken out of service due to Israel's escalation of its ground offensive and damage caused by continued Israeli bombing, as tanks advanced deeper into the territory.
Vatican Not Ready To Declare War In Gaza A Genocide: Pope Leo XIV
Sep 19, 2025 12:18 am CST
The Holy See is not ready to declare Israel's campaign in Gaza genocide, Pope Leo XIV said in an interview given in July but published Thursday.