DRC Conflict Displaces 800,000
At least 800,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled the fighting and violence in eastern DRC's North Kivu province, seeking refuge around Goma since renewed conflict between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group intensified after failed peace talks in December 2022.
DRC Conflict Displaces 800,000
At least 800,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled the fighting and violence in eastern DRC's North Kivu province, seeking refuge around Goma since renewed conflict between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group intensified after failed peace talks in December 2022.
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40% Bias Score
M23 Captures Masisi, Exacerbating DRC Crisis
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Masisi in North Kivu, DRC, despite a July ceasefire, raising concerns about regional instability and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis; the EU condemned the action and threatened sanctions.
M23 Captures Masisi, Exacerbating DRC Crisis
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Masisi in North Kivu, DRC, despite a July ceasefire, raising concerns about regional instability and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis; the EU condemned the action and threatened sanctions.
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60% Bias Score
M23 Captures Key City in Eastern DR Congo, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Masisi, a key city in eastern DR Congo on Saturday, causing a humanitarian crisis with many fleeing to Goma, while the Congolese army retreated to avoid casualties.
M23 Captures Key City in Eastern DR Congo, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Masisi, a key city in eastern DR Congo on Saturday, causing a humanitarian crisis with many fleeing to Goma, while the Congolese army retreated to avoid casualties.
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40% Bias Score
Myanmar Frees Thousands of Prisoners on Independence Day
Myanmar's military government released 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, on Independence Day, a move potentially aimed at improving relations with neighbors while Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned.
Myanmar Frees Thousands of Prisoners on Independence Day
Myanmar's military government released 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, on Independence Day, a move potentially aimed at improving relations with neighbors while Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned.
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40% Bias Score
Global Armed Conflicts Surge 25% in 2024
Global armed conflicts increased by 25% in 2024, causing 223,000 deaths, with Palestine experiencing the highest intensity, followed by the deadliest conflict in Ukraine; ACLED and IIIS data reveal a worsening situation, impacting 305 million people needing humanitarian aid in 2025.
Global Armed Conflicts Surge 25% in 2024
Global armed conflicts increased by 25% in 2024, causing 223,000 deaths, with Palestine experiencing the highest intensity, followed by the deadliest conflict in Ukraine; ACLED and IIIS data reveal a worsening situation, impacting 305 million people needing humanitarian aid in 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Fayulu Urges International Intervention Amidst DRC Crisis
Martin Fayulu, head of the ECIDE opposition party in the DRC, called on the SADC, AU, and UN to support Kinshasa's peace process, citing the M23 rebellion, widespread insecurity, political arrests, and corruption as critical issues demanding immediate attention.
Fayulu Urges International Intervention Amidst DRC Crisis
Martin Fayulu, head of the ECIDE opposition party in the DRC, called on the SADC, AU, and UN to support Kinshasa's peace process, citing the M23 rebellion, widespread insecurity, political arrests, and corruption as critical issues demanding immediate attention.
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68% Bias Score
Eastern Congo Clashes Displace Over 100,000
On January 7th, clashes between Congolese forces and M23 rebels near Sake, eastern Congo, resulted in at least four civilian deaths and forced over 100,000 people to flee their homes. The fighting intensified after M23's seizure of Masisi, causing widespread displacement and a humanitarian crisis.
Eastern Congo Clashes Displace Over 100,000
On January 7th, clashes between Congolese forces and M23 rebels near Sake, eastern Congo, resulted in at least four civilian deaths and forced over 100,000 people to flee their homes. The fighting intensified after M23's seizure of Masisi, causing widespread displacement and a humanitarian crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Palestinian Student Killed Amidst PA Operation in Jenin
21-year-old Shatha al-Sabbagh was shot dead in Jenin refugee camp on December 31, 2023, while buying chocolate; her family blames the Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces, who are conducting an ongoing operation against armed groups, while the PA blames the armed groups; the incident has cause...
Palestinian Student Killed Amidst PA Operation in Jenin
21-year-old Shatha al-Sabbagh was shot dead in Jenin refugee camp on December 31, 2023, while buying chocolate; her family blames the Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces, who are conducting an ongoing operation against armed groups, while the PA blames the armed groups; the incident has cause...
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48% Bias Score
Sudan's Ancient Pyramids Threatened by War
Sudan's ancient pyramids, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Meroë, face destruction from the ongoing war; tourism has stopped, causing financial ruin for locals while the National Museum in Khartoum has been looted by the RSF militia.
Sudan's Ancient Pyramids Threatened by War
Sudan's ancient pyramids, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Meroë, face destruction from the ongoing war; tourism has stopped, causing financial ruin for locals while the National Museum in Khartoum has been looted by the RSF militia.
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48% Bias Score
Global Conflict Surge: 25% Rise in Political Violence, 223,000 Deaths in 2024
Global political violence surged 25% in 2024, with 223,000 deaths; Palestine is the most conflict-ridden country, experiencing over 50,000 fatalities in the past year and 81% of its population exposed to conflict; the UN projects 305 million people will need humanitarian aid in 2025.
Global Conflict Surge: 25% Rise in Political Violence, 223,000 Deaths in 2024
Global political violence surged 25% in 2024, with 223,000 deaths; Palestine is the most conflict-ridden country, experiencing over 50,000 fatalities in the past year and 81% of its population exposed to conflict; the UN projects 305 million people will need humanitarian aid in 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Global Armed Conflicts Surge in 2024; Palestinian Territories Most Affected
Global armed conflicts increased by 25% in 2024, resulting in 223,000 deaths, with the Palestinian territories identified as the world's most conflict-ridden area, experiencing over 50,000 deaths in the past year; ACLED predicts further escalation in several regions in 2025, exacerbating humanitaria...
Global Armed Conflicts Surge in 2024; Palestinian Territories Most Affected
Global armed conflicts increased by 25% in 2024, resulting in 223,000 deaths, with the Palestinian territories identified as the world's most conflict-ridden area, experiencing over 50,000 deaths in the past year; ACLED predicts further escalation in several regions in 2025, exacerbating humanitaria...
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60% Bias Score
Over 850 Children Recruited by Armed Groups in Colombia's Cauca Region
In Colombia's Cauca region, over 850 children have been recruited by armed groups since 2020, many lured by promises of material goods or medical care, due to the lack of economic opportunities and the resurgence of violence after a 2016 peace deal. This action is weakening the community and threate...
Over 850 Children Recruited by Armed Groups in Colombia's Cauca Region
In Colombia's Cauca region, over 850 children have been recruited by armed groups since 2020, many lured by promises of material goods or medical care, due to the lack of economic opportunities and the resurgence of violence after a 2016 peace deal. This action is weakening the community and threate...
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32% Bias Score