L’Osservatorio monitors the web and other information sources daily to provide in-depth news on the impact of contemporary armed conflicts on civilians.
October 9 -
In the DRC, the worsening Ebola outbreak and food insecurity are posing an increased threat to civilian populations, while the virus has now reached Kenya.
8 October 2026 -
As the civil war in Yemen escalates, food insecurity and violence lead to civilian casualties and drive mass displacement.
7 October 2026 -
Four former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders were convicted of war crimes, a step toward justice.
The place where you are born should not be the biggest factor determining your access to opportunities, but reality tells a different story.
4 October 2026 -
The recapture of Mekelle by federal forces does not end the fighting, but reignites risks for civilians in northern Ethiopia
10 September 2026 -
Visiting Chornobyl, UNDP chief opens a new solar plant and highlights nuclear safety risks, reaffirming long-term support for Ukraine’s energy system
17 September 2026 -
The situation in South Sudan is causing great concern within the international community as the protection of human rights is under serious threat.
21 April 2026 -
Declining arrivals conceal a shift towards more dangerous and fragmented routes, driving higher risks and migrant deaths worldwide.
26 April 2026
Diplomatic efforts falter as violence and environmental damage across the region continue to drive a growing humanitarian crisis for civilians.
10 April 2026 -
Six months after a ceasefire was implemented, Israeli attacks continue to cause civilian casualties in Gaza.
As Sudan enters its fourth consecutive year of conflict, the population is ever more subjected to inhuman and degrading living conditions.
Clashes between Israel and Lebanon continue, whilst there is a window of hope for possible ceasefire talks.