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L’Osservatorio monitors the web and other information sources daily to provide in-depth news on the impact of contemporary armed conflicts on civilians.

50,000 Iraqi civilians “at great risk” in Falluja

Attacking forces have been ordered by the Iraqi government to preserve the lives of citizens in Falluja

24 May 2016
The attempt to drive ISIS out of Falluja poses a great risk to 50,000 civilians.
Category: Iraq - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016

Eight Killed During Teacher Protests in Mexico

Demonstrating teachers block a highway in Oaxaca, Mexico

20 June 2016
In Oaxaca, Mexico, eight people were killed when teacher protests turned violent.
Category: Mexico - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016

Boko Haram Kidnaps 16 Women and Girls in Nigeria

A woman walking in Maiduguri camp, Nigeria

24 March 2016
Boko Haram kidnaps 14 women and two girls in Adamawa state, while Nigerian troops rescued 800 hostages in neighbouring Borno state.
Category: Nigeria - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016

Civilians Targeted in Hospitals across South Sudan

The targeting of medical facilities in South Sudan has had drastic consequences for civilians

27 March 2016
UN Security Council alarmed at the disturbing trend of attacks targeting civilians in hospitals across South Sudan.
Category: South Sudan - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016

Terrorist Attacks Kill Dozens of Civilians in Two Coastal Syrian Cities

A burnt-out car at the scene of one of multiple bombings in Tartus

23 May 2016
Islamic State bombs kill 150 and wound over 200 more in Syrian coastal towns.
Category: Iraq - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016

Families Killed in Easter Celebration in Lahore

Rescue workers move a body from the blast site

28 March 2016
Mostly women and children were killed in a suicide bomb at park with people celebrating Easter Sunday that killed at least 70 people and wounded more than 300 others. 
Category: Pakistan - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016

Triple Suicide Attacks in Yemen

Fighters loyal to Yemen's president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi recaptured Aden from Houthi forces in July

25 March 2016
Triple suicide attacks strike Yemen on their first anniversary of the civil war.
Category: Yemen - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016

At Least 80 People Died from 3 Suicide Bombings in Baghdad

At Least 80 People Died from 3 Suicide Bombings in Baghdad

11 May 2016
At least 80 people were killed by 3 suicide bombings in Baghdad.
Category: Iraq - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016

Suicide Bomber Attacks Stadium in Iraq

People gather after the attack at the football stadium in Iskandariya

25 March 2016
Suicide bombers kills at least 29 people in an attack at a soccer stadium in Iraq.
Category: Iraq - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016

Killings of Displaced Civilians in North Darfur

Killings of Displaced Civilians in North Darfur

10 May 2016
At least five civilians killed, including two children, during shooting at IDP camp in North Darfur
Category: Sudan - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016

Nigerian Army Rescues 800 Boko Haram Hostages

File photo: Some 20,000 people have been killed and about 2.3 million displaced since Boko Haram started its violent campaign in 2009

25 March 2016
More than 800 people held hostage by Boko Haram were rescued by the Nigerian Army.
Category: Nigeria - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016

Twin Suicide Bombing Kills 22 at Mosque in Nigeria

A man holds a sign that reads "Stop Boko Haram" at a rally to support Chadian troops heading to Cameroon to fight Boko Haram, in Ndjamena January 17, 2015.

16 March 2016
Two female suicide bombers killed 22 people and injured 18 others during morning prayers at a mosque in northeastern Nigeria.
Category: Nigeria - Web Review
Monday, 25 July 2016
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