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.

OCHA briefing on Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

Helicopter in approach, Afghanistan

02 February 2021

The OCHA published an update on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.
Category: Afghanistan - Web Review
Friday, 12 February 2021

Myanmar, the impacts of the military coup on humanitarian operations

Children with leaves made of thanaka painted on their faces

02 February 2021

The military coup is forcing aid groups to stop providing assistance to a population that is heavily dependant on humanitarian operations
Category: Myanmar - Web Review
Friday, 12 February 2021

The plight of Yemen's Muhamasheen minority

Children with empty water-bottles in Sanaʽa, Yemen.

04 February 2021

The conflict in Yemen has exacerbated centuries of discrimination against the Muhamasheen minority.
Category: Yemen - Web Review
Friday, 12 February 2021

The United Nations warns of crimes against humanity in the Congo

Building with the abbreviation “UN” written on one of its external walls

02 February 2021

A 2020 UN  report warns against potential crimes against humanity in the DRC and makes recommendations
Category: Democratic Republic of Congo - Web Review
Friday, 12 February 2021

UN-Ethiopia: deal reached to increase humanitarian operations

An African child carrying a can.

07 February 2021

According to the United Nations (UN), the living conditions of civilians in Tigray have become increasingly worrying.
Category: Ethiopia - Web Review
Friday, 12 February 2021

International Criminal Court holds former child soldier accountable

International Criminal Court flag

27 January 2021

Dominic Ongwen, former child soldier turned senior commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army, charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity
Category: Uganda - Web Review
Friday, 12 February 2021

UN urges countries to repatriate 27,000 children from Syria camp

Syrian refugee camp in the outskirts of Athens

30 January 2021

The United Nations calls upon member states to repatriate 27,000 children from a camp in Syria.
Category: Syria - Web Review
Friday, 12 February 2021

OCHA’s briefing on Ethiopia, South Sudan and Yemen

Ethiopian little girl

26 January 2021

The OCHA has made the point on Ethiopia, South Sudan and Yemen’s situation.
Category: South Sudan - Web Review
Thursday, 11 February 2021

In Syria, the clock is ticking for effective solutions

Syrian refugee temporary tentsite camp

23 January 2021

The U.N special envoy to Syria spoke about the lack of collective resolve on behalf of the international community to cooperate
Category: Syria - Web Review
Thursday, 11 February 2021

Humanitarian groups seek access to Ethiopia’s conflict-hit Tigray region

Young child in Dila, Ethiopia

19 January 2021

Aid groups call for access to the Tigray region as the federal government declares military victory over the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
Category: Ethiopia - Web Review
Thursday, 11 February 2021

Yemen, escalating hostilities are threatening civilians

Alsonainah, Sana'a, Yemen

28 January 2021

Increased military clashes in Yemen’s Hudaydah Governorate are putting at risk civilians’ lives affected by ongoing bombings in residential areas. 
Category: Yemen - Web Review
Thursday, 04 February 2021

Syria: four people killed and others wounded in northern Deir ez-Zor

Art piece representing Syria

26 January 2021

New clashes in the Deir-Zor area increase the civilian death toll.
Category: Syria - Web Review
Thursday, 04 February 2021
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