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.

Clashes Between Allied Democratic Forces and the Democratic Republic of the Congo Killed 7 Civilians

Congolese soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) launch missiles during their military operation against ADF-NALU rebels outside the town of Beni, in North Kivu province

30 November 2015
The conflict between the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) army resulted in 1 UN Peacekeeper, 4 DRC soldiers, and 7 civilians deths
Category: Democratic Republic of Congo - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

Two Attacks Against Shiite Pilgrims in Iraq, 15 killed

On Monday, November 30th, two bomb attacks targeted the Shiite Muslim annual pilgrimage, Arbaeen, in Baghdad

1 December 2015
Two bomb attacks targeted Shiite followers throughout the city of Baghdad. 
Category: Iraq - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

Violence Continues to Plague the Central African Republic, at least 100 dead since September

One of the highlights scars visited by the Pope in Central African Republic

1 December 2015
Muslim man killed the day after Pope Francis calls for peace in CAR. 
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

Three Gunmen Attack Mosque in Bangladesh, One Killed

One person killed and three injured during a gunfire attack on a Shiite mosque

26 November 2015
One person killed and three injured during a gunfire attack on a Shiite mosque, ISIS claims responsibility.
Category: Bangladesh - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

Hotel Bombs in Egypt Target Parliamentary Elections Judges

Outside the Swiss Inn Hotel on the 24th november 2015

November 24, 2015
Two bombs exploded at a hotel in the Egyptian city of Al Arish on November 24th killing five policemen and injuring 12 civilians.
Category: Egypt - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

Boko Haram Attacks Kill Nearly 50 people in Nigeria’s Kano and Yola Towns

The armed group Boko Haram has attacked Yola with suicide bombs and improvised explosive devices in the past.

November 17, 2015
Almost 50 killed and dozens injured from Boko Haram suicide bombers in Kano and Yola towns, UN condemns terrorist attack.
Category: Nigeria - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

Armed group attack on hotel in Mali’s capital, Bamako.

Tribute to the Radison Hotel employees killed

November 20, 2015
A raid by an armed group trapped dozens and killed twenty in the Radisson Hotel.
Category: Mali - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

IDP Batangafo camp attack kills five and generates further displacement in the Central African Republic.

Humanitarian Coordinator in the Central African Republic Aurélien Agbénonci (2nd left), visits an IDP camp in Kaga Bandoro.

10 November 2015
The Internally Displaced Persons’ camp in Batangafo has suffered a revenge attack by rebel fighters. 
Category: Central African Republic - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

Chad Declares a State of Emergency in the Lake Chad Region

9 November 2015
After numerous Boko Haram attacks in the Lake Chad Region, the Chadian government has declared a state of emergency.
Category: Chad - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

Conflict between Shiite Huthi rebels and Hadi loyalists intensifies in Taez

Taiz, Yemen. This once vibrant street is now devastated and overrun with snipers.

November 7, 2015
Conflict between Shiite Huthi rebels and Hadi loyalists has led to an indiscriminate bombing killing 11 and injuring 22 civilians in Taez, Yemen.
Category: Yemen - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

Unseasonal Flooding affects 25,000 Sahrawi Refugees

Torrential rains have created havoc and huge damage in refugee camps in the deserts around Tindouf in western Algeria.

October 30, 2015
Heavy rains have caused flooding and damage to five Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf, Algeria, affecting 25,000 Sahrawi refugees.
Category: Algeria - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

Syrian Conflict Update: Islamic State Captures Town in Homs Province

On Nov. 1, 2015, Islamic State forces captured the town of Maheen, in Homs province

2 November 2015
Mahin, a Syrian town in central Homs Province, has reportedly been captured from government forces this week by IS 
Category: Syria - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016
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