Web review

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

Armed Conflict in Western Colombia has Displaced Thousands of Civilians

Over 13000 people forced to leave their home due to increased insecurity in western Colombia

13 May 2016
Over 13,000 people have been displaced in the past two months due to the fighting between illegal groups in Western Colombia.
Category: Colombia - Web Review
Thursday, 14 July 2016

At Least 16 People Died from Shooting and Bombing at a Cafe in Balad

At least 16 people were killed in a shooting at cafe Al-Furat in Balad, Iraq

13 May 2016
At least 16 people were killed in a shooting and suicide bombing at a cafe in Balad, Iraq.
Category: Iraq - Web Review
Thursday, 14 July 2016

Congolese Army Accused of Attacking Civilians

Members of the Democratic Republic of Congo's army are responsible for attacks on civilians on the country's northeast

15 May 2016
Members of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s army are responsible for attacks on civilians in the country’s northeast. 
Category: Democratic Republic of Congo - Web Review
Thursday, 14 July 2016

Thousands of South Sudanese refugees living in deplorable conditions

Refugees from South Sudan shelter in Bitima, Democratic Republic of Congo.

11 May 2016
Refugees fleeing to the Central African Republic from South Sudan face deplorable conditions and limited medical assistance.
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Thursday, 14 July 2016

Thousands of South Sudanese refugees living in deplorable conditions

Refugees from South Sudan living in deplorable conditions

11 May 2016
Refugees fleeing to the Central African Republic from South Sudan face deplorable conditions and limited medical assistance.
Category: South Sudan - Web Review
Thursday, 14 July 2016

South Sudanese Gunmen Raid Western Ethiopia

Death toll rises to 208 people, with another 108 children kidnapped after South Sudanese gunmen raided western Ethiopia.

18 April 2016
Death toll rises to 208 people, with another 108 children kidnapped after South Sudanese gunmen raided western Ethiopia.
Category: Ethiopia - Web Review
Thursday, 14 July 2016

South Sudanese Gunmen Raid Western Ethiopia

Ordinary women and children were among those killed in the attack.

18 April 2016
Death toll rises to 208 people, with another 108 children kidnapped after South Sudanese gunmen raided western Ethiopia.
Category: South Sudan - Web Review
Thursday, 14 July 2016

Suicide Bomb in Kabul Injures Hundreds and Kills 64

Afghan security forces checking the suicide attack site on 19 April 2016

19 April 2016
Taliban suicide bomb and gun assault on a government security building in Kabul kills 64 and injures over 300 others.
Category: Afghanistan - Web Review
Thursday, 14 July 2016

Refugees Are Still Fleeing from South Kordofan (Sudan) to Yida (South Sudan)

Refugees in Yida camp

3 June 2016
Since 2011, civilians from South Kordofan have fled to Yida in order to escape the civil conflict in their home province.
Category: South Sudan - Web Review
Thursday, 07 July 2016

More Than 400 Eritreans Deported Without Opportunity to Claim Asylum

The Sudanese government deported more than 400 Eritreans without granting opportunity to apply for asylum

30 May 2016
The Sudanese government deported more than 400 Eritreans, most likely without granting opportunity to apply for asylum.
Category: Eritrea - Web Review
Thursday, 07 July 2016

50,000 Flee South-east Niger After Boko Haram Attack

50,000 Nigerian refugees fleeing Boko Haram violence

7 June 2016
After multiple attacks in the last few days by Boko Haram, 50,000 civilians are forced to flee their homes in Niger. 
Category: Niger - Web Review
Thursday, 07 July 2016

Islamic State group hits back as Iraqi army moves into Falluja

On 23 May, Iraqi army started the battle for Falluja. Despite they entered the outskirts of the city, on 31 May the insurgents launched a counter-attack while 50,000 civilians still trapped.

31 May 2016
Islamic State (IS) launches counter-attack against Iraqi army while 50,000 civilians still trapped. 
Category: Iraq - Web Review
Thursday, 07 July 2016
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