L’Osservatorio monitors the web and other information sources daily to provide in-depth news on the impact of contemporary armed conflicts on civilians.
25 March 2021
A brief summary of the current situation for working towards peace in Afghanistan.
05 April 2021
The presence of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) threatens the lives of around two million people in eastern Ukraine
29 March 2021
An overview of Syria’s past decade of war and civilian casualties at the hands of armed conflicts throughout the country.
Three years after the Initiative was launched, persistent gaps need to be addressed to promote sustainable peacekeeping
26 March 2021
Thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) have fled refugee camps in northern Ethiopia, destroyed by continued attacks in the region.
Women’s empowerment in the UN peacekeeping remains a “top priority”, says the Undersecretary General for Peace Operations.
22 March 2021
Attacks on civilians continue in the Tigray region, including rape and other forms of sexual violence.
23 March 2021
Yemen continues to face hunger, violence, and insufficient international assistance.
The UNHCR issued a statement on the recent attack in Niger during a press briefing in Geneva.
The UN Secretary General has welcomed the steps proposed by Saudi Arabia to end the conflict in Yemen and begin the peace process in the country
Since 2017, there has been more than 2,500 people killed and 700,000 displaced in parts of Northern Mozambique
20 March 2021
The escalating conflict in Yemen has resulted in an increase in the number of casualties over the past month, particularly among children.