L’Osservatorio monitors the web and other information sources daily to provide in-depth news on the impact of contemporary armed conflicts on civilians.
25 October 2017On the 8th of March 2011 the Syrian war began, and has since become a worldwide issue, leaving over 465,000 Syrians missing and dead.
25 October 2017After the recapturing of Hawija from Islamic State's control, humanitarian associations have expressed concerns about civilian safety.
14 October 2017Ethiopia has reported that more than 1,000 gunmen from South Sudan have raided the Gambella region, killing 28 people and fleeing with 43 children.
09 October 2017The government forces shot at a crowd while refugees were protesting unclear detentions and resettlement plans in Kamanyola, Eastern Congo.
12 October 2017Thousands of civilians have been raped and tortured since the beginning of the civil war in South Sudan, as claimed by Amnesty International.
30 September 2017The UN human rights chief called on the Myanmar government to end the cruel military operations against the Rohingya which displaced 436.000 people.
30 September 2017The ongoing struggle between ethnic Malay rebels and Thai troops over more autonomy has led to violence throughout the region in southern Thailand.
30 September 2017The Saudi-led coalition has mistakenly bombed a residential area in the Yemeni capital Sanaa. The death toll includes six children.
27 September 2017Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing attack in the capital of Somalia that killed at least twelve and injured twenty.
20 September 2017A freelance reporter in South Sudan has been killed during a fighting between government soldiers and rebels.
19 September 2017The attackers struck when the mosque was packed with worshippers attending Friday prayers, and killed at least 28 people and injuring more than 50.
18 September 2017The Yemen Organisation for Combating Human Trafficking has reported 300 case of organs sales in Egypt since the beginning of war in March 2015.