Philippines: Disarming Rebels Through Farming Fosters 13 Years of Peace
Rommel Arnado's "From Arms to Farms" program in Kauswagan, Philippines, disarmed 5,000 MILF rebels over 15 years by transitioning them into organic farmers, resulting in 13 years of sustained peace in a region previously plagued by daily violence and conflict.
Philippines: Disarming Rebels Through Farming Fosters 13 Years of Peace
Rommel Arnado's "From Arms to Farms" program in Kauswagan, Philippines, disarmed 5,000 MILF rebels over 15 years by transitioning them into organic farmers, resulting in 13 years of sustained peace in a region previously plagued by daily violence and conflict.
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40% Bias Score
63 FARC Dissidents Demobilize in Catatumbo Amidst Ongoing Violence
At least 63 FARC dissidents demobilized in Tibú, Colombia, surrendering weapons amid a week of violence in Catatumbo that displaced over 41,000 and confined 12,520, with President Petro urging continued demobilization and offering reintegration.
63 FARC Dissidents Demobilize in Catatumbo Amidst Ongoing Violence
At least 63 FARC dissidents demobilized in Tibú, Colombia, surrendering weapons amid a week of violence in Catatumbo that displaced over 41,000 and confined 12,520, with President Petro urging continued demobilization and offering reintegration.
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56% Bias Score
Mexico Launches Nationwide Gun Buyback Program to Combat Violence
Mexico launched a nationwide gun buyback program offering substantial cash rewards for surrendered firearms, aiming to curb violence fueled by an estimated 200,000-500,000 illegally trafficked U.S. firearms annually.
Mexico Launches Nationwide Gun Buyback Program to Combat Violence
Mexico launched a nationwide gun buyback program offering substantial cash rewards for surrendered firearms, aiming to curb violence fueled by an estimated 200,000-500,000 illegally trafficked U.S. firearms annually.
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44% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Secures Aoun's Presidency in Lebanon, Ending Stalemate
Following a Saudi-led diplomatic push, General Michel Aoun was elected President of Lebanon on Thursday, ending a two-year stalemate and marking a potential shift away from Iranian influence. Hezbollah and its allies surprisingly voted for Aoun despite his pledge to disarm the group.
Saudi Arabia Secures Aoun's Presidency in Lebanon, Ending Stalemate
Following a Saudi-led diplomatic push, General Michel Aoun was elected President of Lebanon on Thursday, ending a two-year stalemate and marking a potential shift away from Iranian influence. Hezbollah and its allies surprisingly voted for Aoun despite his pledge to disarm the group.
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56% Bias Score
Syria to Disarm All Armed Groups, Integrate into National Army
The Syrian government announced that armed groups will disband and join the army following consultations, prohibiting all weapons outside government control, including those held by the Kurdish-led SDF, aiming to unify the armed forces and improve stability.
Syria to Disarm All Armed Groups, Integrate into National Army
The Syrian government announced that armed groups will disband and join the army following consultations, prohibiting all weapons outside government control, including those held by the Kurdish-led SDF, aiming to unify the armed forces and improve stability.
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36% Bias Score
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors Amid Rising Nuclear Fears
The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group, for their work to prevent nuclear weapons use, highlighting growing fears of nuclear war following recent threats from Russia and Israel.
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors Amid Rising Nuclear Fears
The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group, for their work to prevent nuclear weapons use, highlighting growing fears of nuclear war following recent threats from Russia and Israel.
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52% Bias Score
German Politician Criticizes US Military Presence
Jessica Tatti, leader of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Baden-Württemberg, and her party colleague Sevim Dağdelen, are criticizing the presence of 37,000 US soldiers in Germany, advocating for their withdrawal due to concerns about German sovereignty and the financial burden; they believe th...
German Politician Criticizes US Military Presence
Jessica Tatti, leader of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Baden-Württemberg, and her party colleague Sevim Dağdelen, are criticizing the presence of 37,000 US soldiers in Germany, advocating for their withdrawal due to concerns about German sovereignty and the financial burden; they believe th...
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52% Bias Score
Syria's New Government Offers Amnesty to Assad Regime Intelligence Officers
In Syria, a new Islamist government is implementing a reconciliation program with former members of the Assad regime's intelligence services, accepting the surrender of thousands of officers in exchange for amnesty and avoiding revenge killings, while high-ranking officials face war crimes prosecuti...
Syria's New Government Offers Amnesty to Assad Regime Intelligence Officers
In Syria, a new Islamist government is implementing a reconciliation program with former members of the Assad regime's intelligence services, accepting the surrender of thousands of officers in exchange for amnesty and avoiding revenge killings, while high-ranking officials face war crimes prosecuti...
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52% Bias Score
Mexico Launches National Firearms Surrender Program
Mexico launched a national voluntary firearms surrender program, "Sí al desarme, Sí a la paz," offering financial compensation (up to $1,300 USD) for surrendered weapons; the program, involving the government and the Church, aims to reduce violence nationwide, starting in Mexico City.
Mexico Launches National Firearms Surrender Program
Mexico launched a national voluntary firearms surrender program, "Sí al desarme, Sí a la paz," offering financial compensation (up to $1,300 USD) for surrendered weapons; the program, involving the government and the Church, aims to reduce violence nationwide, starting in Mexico City.
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48% Bias Score
Nuclear Risks Rise as New START Treaty Nears Expiration
The 40th anniversary of Reagan and Gorbachev's declaration that nuclear war is unwinnable coincides with growing nuclear risks, as the New START treaty nears expiration and the potential for a new arms race looms, with Donald Trump set to re-assume the presidency, adding to international concerns.
Nuclear Risks Rise as New START Treaty Nears Expiration
The 40th anniversary of Reagan and Gorbachev's declaration that nuclear war is unwinnable coincides with growing nuclear risks, as the New START treaty nears expiration and the potential for a new arms race looms, with Donald Trump set to re-assume the presidency, adding to international concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Nobel Peace Prize Highlights Growing Nuclear Threat
The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, for their seven-decade-long campaign against nuclear weapons, amid growing global concerns about nuclear proliferation and the potential for devastating conflicts.
Nobel Peace Prize Highlights Growing Nuclear Threat
The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, for their seven-decade-long campaign against nuclear weapons, amid growing global concerns about nuclear proliferation and the potential for devastating conflicts.
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36% Bias Score
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japanese Anti-Nuclear Weapons Organization
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, in Oslo on December 10th, highlighting global concerns about nuclear proliferation and the urgency of disarmament. The average age of survivors is 85, underscoring the need for younger generations ...
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japanese Anti-Nuclear Weapons Organization
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, in Oslo on December 10th, highlighting global concerns about nuclear proliferation and the urgency of disarmament. The average age of survivors is 85, underscoring the need for younger generations ...
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52% Bias Score