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The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting Sunday to discuss the violence occurring in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as M23 forces supported by Rwanda advance through the border towards the city of Goma. UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix opened the meeting by condemning the resumption of hostilities on the…
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Colombian President President Gustavo Petro declared a state of emergency Friday in response to escalating violence between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The declaration grants Petro special powers for 90 days and allows the government to impose curfews and traffic restrictions to restore order.…
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In bid to prevent mass attacks, Behavioral Analysis Unit asks public to talk to someone you trust if you notice concerning behaviors.
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A threat assessment team in San Antonio meets three times a week to discuss and evaluate cases they believe could—if ignored—devolve into acts of mass violence.
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Article Learn how to overcome C-suite resistance to investing in workplace violence prevention programs — keeping your business safe and strong
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The Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report on Thursday detailing serious human rights abuses committed by Mali’s armed forces in collaboration with Russian mercenaries Africa Corps (formerly Wagner Group) following the withdrawal of a United Nations peacekeeping mission late last year.
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Amnesty International on Friday condemned the police violence and mass arrests in Georgia, following peaceful protests against the decision of Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to suspend the country’s application for EU membership until 2028.
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Sexual violence escalates in Haiti as the transitional government fails to protect victims of attacks, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) published on Monday.
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Sporadic fighting between Sunni and Shiite Muslims in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan has killed around 150 over the past months – Copyright AFP Arif ALI
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The US State Department announced sanctions Monday against several individuals and organizations for their alleged targeting of civilians amid fighting between Israel and Hamas in the West Bank.
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A woman receives aid after losing consciousness while fleeing her home due to armed gang violence in the Solino area of Port-au-Prince – Copyright AFP Ishara S. KODIKARA
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Five Maccabi fans were briefly hospitalised after being beaten up following a match with Ajax Amsterdam – Copyright AFP SAUL LOEB
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Jan HENNOP Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Monday slammed attacks against Israeli fans after a football match in Amsterdam, calling it “unadulterated anti-Semitic violence”.
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Amsterdam police were guarding key sites including Jewish landmarks Saturday – Copyright AFP ATTA KENARE
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The violence flared after the game between Maccabi Tel-Aviv and Amsterdam-based team Ajax – Copyright ANP/AFP Jeroen Jumelet
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Polls show three-quarters of Americans fear a surge in unrest regardless of the election winner.
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The United Nations’ Fact-Finding Mission reported Tuesday that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias have committed extensive sexual violence against civilians. The UN report highlights what it describes as “staggering” levels of abuse, with victims aged from eight up to 75 years old.
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International Federation for Human Rights reports increased violence amid Mozambique election unrest
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The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Center for Democracy and Human Rights (CDD) reported escalating violence in Mozambique on Monday, where police have killed at least 11 people and injured dozens more during post-election protests.
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Forensic experts work at the site of a car bomb blast in Mexico’s Guanajuato state – Copyright AFP Mario ARMAS