Armed Conflict

Yemen long-term peace negotiations
High-level detainees are involved, and talks about this prisoner exchange began in Jordan in 2020.

Myanmar fighting
In February 2021, the military junta seized power after ousting the elected, civilian government, and declared a state of emergency.

Ending Yemen eight-year war
Also on Saturday, 13 Houthis prisoners were released from Saudi custody in exchange for Saudi detainees.

Aljazeera English granted rare access inside Myanmar for the first time since the coup
Hlaing seized power in February 2021 after ousting the elected, civilian government, and declaring a state of emergency. More than 3000 people have been killed ..

Health issues in Yemen
The report says only 54% of the country’s health facilities are functioning.

M23 fighters and the Congolese army
The European Union, France, and the U.S. have endorsed UN reports that Kigali backs the M23 and have called on the Rwandan gov’t to stop ..

DRC/Deadline set by (EAC) passed
The European Union, France, and the U.S. have endorsed UN reports that Kigali backs the M23 and have called on the Rwandan gov’t to stop ..

D.R. Congo/Deal deadline
M23 forces had declared a ceasefire two weeks ago to make room for a political process.

Iraq/20 years on
The military operation proceeded without United Nations support, unlike the first Gulf War or the invasion of Afghanistan.

UNCHR: The fighting in the DRC displaced 300,000 last month
The fighting displaced 300,000 last month alone, according to the UNCHR.

Syria/Revolution: 12 years on
What started as peaceful demonstrations to promote democracy soon degenerated into a civil war.

Drought and conflict in Somalia
Aid workers say they are expecting an influx after six failed rain seasons in the horn of Africa.