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L’Osservatorio monitors the web and other information sources daily to provide in-depth news on the impact of contemporary armed conflicts on civilians.

The Other Refugee Crisis: Afghan Civilians still Needing Aid

The Other Refugee Crisis: Afghan Civilians still Needing Aid

16 September 2015
As refugees pour into Europe Afghan civilians have been forgotten in the midst of an economic downturn and record breaking unemployment rates.
Category: Afghanistan - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

Yemen Crisis: 80 Percent of Civilians Deprived of Life-Sustaining Commodities and Basic Services

People stand at the site of a recent Saudi-led air strike in Yemen's capital Sanaa, September 11, 2015.

16 September 2015
Yemeni citizens are in desperate need of basic life-sustaining commodities and services. Destruction of infrastructure and a restriction on imports has driven poverty and starvation amongst citizens.
Category: Yemen - Web Review
Thursday, 09 June 2016

Colombian Government and FARC Announce Ceasefire

A woman and her son celebrate the signing of a historic ceasefire in Bogota

24 June 2016
The longest running conflict in the Americas is coming to an end as a ceasefire between the Colombian Government and FARC rebels brings signs of peace.
Category: Colombia - Web Review
Wednesday, 08 June 2016

Malian Landmines Kill Three Civilians, Peacekeepers Wounded

A car destroyed in a landmine explosion.

27 October, 2015
Three civilians have been killed and two UN peacekeepers wounded after two deadly landmine explosions.
Category: Mali - Web Review
Friday, 03 June 2016

21 Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo

At least 21 Hutu rebels killed in east Congo violence, says the UN

9 February 2016
Raised concern over ethnic violence after 21 people killed, 40 others injured, and 70 houses burned down in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Category: Democratic Republic of Congo - Web Review
Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Violence in Burundi Escalates: 198 People killed Since April

Violence in Burundi Escalates: 198 People killed Since April

Ethnic and political unrest in Burundi has risen in the midst of President Nkurunziza violating a two-term limit.
Category: Burundi - Web Review
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
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