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.

19 killed by explosives planted in Helmand and Badghis province

Afghan security officials patrol in Aachin district of Kunduz, Afghanistan

7 October 2016
The recent civilian losses in two Afghani provinces of Helmand and Baghdis reveal how the country’s security situation remains weak.
Category: Afghanistan - Web Review
Thursday, 27 October 2016

Six killed, nineteen injured in Pakistan train attack

Chaos outside the train soon after the explosion.

7 October 2016
Two bombs targeting a train in the southwestern Pakistani province of Balochistan killed at least six people and wounded 19, local media and officials said. 
Category: Pakistan - Web Review
Wednesday, 26 October 2016

Blast Kills 6 and Injures Tens Others in Northern Afghanistan

Doctors carrying a wounded man to hospital after the blast in the marketplace

8 October 2016
6 persons were killed and tens others wounded by a blast in a crowded marketplace in northern Afghanistan.
Category: Afghanistan - Web Review
Wednesday, 26 October 2016

More than 50 people die in stampede at festival near Addis Ababa

Injured protesters after stampede at Irrecha festival in Bishoftu, Oromia region

8 October 2016
At least 50 people died and many more were injured during the annual celebrations of the Irrecha festival in the Oromia region, after police fired teargas to disperse anti-government protesters, causing panic and triggering a stampede.

Category: Ethiopia - Web Review
Wednesday, 26 October 2016

Twin blasts at a court in Pakistan kill 14

One of the court's rooms destroyed by the suicide bomber.

2 September 2016
At least 14 are killed and dozens injured after two bombs exploded at a court in northwest Pakistan
Category: Pakistan - Web Review
Saturday, 15 October 2016

Suicide bomber outside mosque kills at least 25 in Pakistan

Medical personnel attend to a victim after a suicide bomb attack at a mosque, at a hospital in Bajaur Agency, outside Peshawar, Pakistan

26 September 2016
The end of the Eid-ul-Adha festival is marred by a suicide bomber outside a village mosque
Category: Pakistan - Web Review
Saturday, 15 October 2016

Violent Demonstrations Leave 2 Dead in Northern Mali

A checkpoint in Kidal, Mali

20 April 2016
A violent demonstration in Northern Mali left two dead and four others injured.
Category: Mali - Web Review
Thursday, 06 October 2016

Nigerian Refugee Beaten to Death in Italy and Raises Concern Over Xenophobia

A guest of the centre jumps over the fence of the Cara in Bari, Italy

13 July 2016
Nigerian sought asylum in Italy after fleeing Boko Haram, only to be killed in what appears to be a racially motivated attack.
Category: Italy - Web Review
Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Air strikes in Aleppo hit hospitals

Syrian man walks past destroyed buildings in May 2016, in Aleppo's Bab al-Hadid neighbourhood

25 July 2016
In the continuing civil war in Syria, hospitals have been hit by air strikes
Category: Syria - Web Review
Tuesday, 27 September 2016

13 Civilians Injured in Suicide Bombing Attack in Quetta, Pakistan

Security officials gather at the site of a bomb explosion in Quetta, Pakistan, August 11, 2016.

11 August 2016
On 11 August  2016, a roadside bombing devastated the city of Quetta in Pakistan wounding over 13 citizens.

Category: Pakistan - Web Review
Sunday, 25 September 2016

Hungary Accused of Violating Human Rights with Refugees

Hungary's strict border controls have left hundreds of refugees stranded on the border

13 luglio 2016
Government rejects accusations by Human Rights Watch of human rights violations towards refugees at borders
Category: Hungary - Web Review
Tuesday, 20 September 2016

50 Killed by ISIS Attack in Kurdish Town

People look for survivors under debris at a damaged site

26 July, 2016
At least 50 people were killed and dozens wounded in two explosions that struck the Kurdish town of Qamishli in northern Syria.

Category: Syria - Web Review
Thursday, 08 September 2016
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