L’Osservatorio monitors the web and other information sources daily to provide in-depth news on the impact of contemporary armed conflicts on civilians.
31 May 2020
Despite international condemnations the Israeli government announced the construction of 7,000 new homes in southern Jerusalem
28 May 2020
The tensions in India’s capital remained high due to the enactment of the new citizenship law, led to violent clashes between Muslims and Hindus
17 May 2020
Ethnic clashes lead to the death of at least 20 civilians in the Ituri region, DR Congo
In Afghanistan,COVID-19 is a threat for Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), above all children, who have limited access to health care or clean water
29 May 2020
Increasing attacks alongside lockdown measures gravely endanger the safety, well-being and education of more than 400,000 children, says UNICEF
20 May 2020
Recent violence between communities in Jonglei State claimed the death of at least 300, including three international aid workers
The ceasefire comes at a time when fighting between the two sides had escalated despite the coronavirus pandemic
25 May 2020
The lack of testing capacity accompanied with a high viral transmission is leaving Yemen desperate for more humanitarian aid
Khalifa Haftar’s forces are reported to be responsible for the attack on Tripoli’s Fornaj district, leaving seven civilians dead and 17 injured
21 May 2020
The untimely renewal of the authorization for cross-border aid assistance will cause the disruption of humanitarian aid delivery to Syria
8 May 2020
Khalifa Haftar’s offense targeted the capital Tripoli causing the death of several civilians
15 May 2020
Three attacks kill at least 61 people over the week. Among the victims: newborns, children, women and nurses