Wazalendo: Congolese Self-Defense Group's Role in Eastern DRC Conflict
The Wazalendo, a Congolese self-defense group formed in 1996, now officially integrated as the VDP, actively supports the Congolese army against the M23, raising concerns about human rights abuses despite their patriotic aims.
Wazalendo: Congolese Self-Defense Group's Role in Eastern DRC Conflict
The Wazalendo, a Congolese self-defense group formed in 1996, now officially integrated as the VDP, actively supports the Congolese army against the M23, raising concerns about human rights abuses despite their patriotic aims.
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32% Bias Score
Israeli Raid on Far'a Camp Displaces Thousands
During "Operation Iron Wall," Israeli forces raided Far'a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, displacing over 3,000 of its 9,000 residents, destroying homes, and preventing access to aid amidst an eight-day siege; this is part of a broader pattern of displacement affecting 40,000 Palestinians ac...
Israeli Raid on Far'a Camp Displaces Thousands
During "Operation Iron Wall," Israeli forces raided Far'a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, displacing over 3,000 of its 9,000 residents, destroying homes, and preventing access to aid amidst an eight-day siege; this is part of a broader pattern of displacement affecting 40,000 Palestinians ac...
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60% Bias Score
Sudanese Army Regains Control of Khartoum North Amidst Concerns of Reprisals
The Sudanese army intensified its offensive against the RSF, reclaiming nearly all of Khartoum North, including Kafouri, a key district, while Amnesty International raised concerns about potential reprisals against civilians; the conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has killed more than 20,000 and di...
Sudanese Army Regains Control of Khartoum North Amidst Concerns of Reprisals
The Sudanese army intensified its offensive against the RSF, reclaiming nearly all of Khartoum North, including Kafouri, a key district, while Amnesty International raised concerns about potential reprisals against civilians; the conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has killed more than 20,000 and di...
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40% Bias Score
UN to Decide on DRC Atrocities Investigation
The UN Human Rights Council will decide on February 7th whether to launch an urgent investigation into the atrocities in eastern DRC, where at least 2,900 deaths have been reported following the M23 armed group's offensive, allegedly backed by Rwanda.
UN to Decide on DRC Atrocities Investigation
The UN Human Rights Council will decide on February 7th whether to launch an urgent investigation into the atrocities in eastern DRC, where at least 2,900 deaths have been reported following the M23 armed group's offensive, allegedly backed by Rwanda.
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40% Bias Score
ICC Investigates War Crimes in Goma, DRC
Following reports of nearly 3,000 deaths in Goma, DRC, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is actively investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed since January 2022, with the Congolese government also requesting a UN investigation into "massive violations".
ICC Investigates War Crimes in Goma, DRC
Following reports of nearly 3,000 deaths in Goma, DRC, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is actively investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed since January 2022, with the Congolese government also requesting a UN investigation into "massive violations".
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28% Bias Score
DRC Conflict: Mass Displacement and Humanitarian Crisis Amidst Intensified Fighting
On January 31, 2025, intensified fighting between Congolese government forces and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the mineral-rich eastern DRC forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes, resulting in a humanitarian crisis marked by resource scarcity, human rights abuses and at least 700 death...
DRC Conflict: Mass Displacement and Humanitarian Crisis Amidst Intensified Fighting
On January 31, 2025, intensified fighting between Congolese government forces and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the mineral-rich eastern DRC forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes, resulting in a humanitarian crisis marked by resource scarcity, human rights abuses and at least 700 death...
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48% Bias Score
Eastern Congo Conflict Displaces Over 200,000 in North Kivu
The ongoing conflict in eastern Congo's North Kivu province, fueled by foreign intervention and competition for mineral resources, has displaced over 200,000 people, highlighting a broader humanitarian crisis affecting almost 5 million internally displaced and over 1 million refugees.
Eastern Congo Conflict Displaces Over 200,000 in North Kivu
The ongoing conflict in eastern Congo's North Kivu province, fueled by foreign intervention and competition for mineral resources, has displaced over 200,000 people, highlighting a broader humanitarian crisis affecting almost 5 million internally displaced and over 1 million refugees.
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40% Bias Score
Assad Regime's Records Expose Thousands of Syrian Victims
In a fire-damaged Homs prison, documents detailing the Assad regime's systematic oppression and human rights abuses were discovered, revealing the arrests, alleged crimes, and fates of thousands of Syrians, including the likely extrajudicial killings of those detained in 2011-2013.
Assad Regime's Records Expose Thousands of Syrian Victims
In a fire-damaged Homs prison, documents detailing the Assad regime's systematic oppression and human rights abuses were discovered, revealing the arrests, alleged crimes, and fates of thousands of Syrians, including the likely extrajudicial killings of those detained in 2011-2013.
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56% Bias Score
DRC Conflict: Tantalum Mines Fuel M23 Rebellion, Raising Supply Chain Concerns
The M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo controls key tantalum mines, fueling the conflict with an estimated $800,000 monthly revenue from Rubaya alone; despite traceability initiatives, the informal mining sector, corruption, and alleged Rwandan support hinder effective oversight...
DRC Conflict: Tantalum Mines Fuel M23 Rebellion, Raising Supply Chain Concerns
The M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo controls key tantalum mines, fueling the conflict with an estimated $800,000 monthly revenue from Rubaya alone; despite traceability initiatives, the informal mining sector, corruption, and alleged Rwandan support hinder effective oversight...
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Psychiatric Hospital Faces Investigation After Human Rights Violations
A surprise inspection of La Robleda psychiatric hospital in O Pino, Spain, by the Defensor del Pueblo uncovered widespread human rights violations, including prolonged patient restraints, solitary confinement, alleged sexual abuse, and inadequate medical practices, prompting investigations by the Co...
Spanish Psychiatric Hospital Faces Investigation After Human Rights Violations
A surprise inspection of La Robleda psychiatric hospital in O Pino, Spain, by the Defensor del Pueblo uncovered widespread human rights violations, including prolonged patient restraints, solitary confinement, alleged sexual abuse, and inadequate medical practices, prompting investigations by the Co...
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40% Bias Score
Goma Struggles for Normalcy Amid Renewed DRC Conflict
Following renewed clashes between the M23 and the Congolese army in eastern DRC, Goma is struggling to regain normalcy amid displacement, insecurity, and restrictions, with the UN estimating nearly 900 deaths and the Congolese government claiming over 2000, while some find opportunities in the chaos...
Goma Struggles for Normalcy Amid Renewed DRC Conflict
Following renewed clashes between the M23 and the Congolese army in eastern DRC, Goma is struggling to regain normalcy amid displacement, insecurity, and restrictions, with the UN estimating nearly 900 deaths and the Congolese government claiming over 2000, while some find opportunities in the chaos...
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44% Bias Score
Over 700 Dead in Congo Rebel Offensive
Over 700 deaths and 2,800 injuries have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo following an offensive by M23 rebels who seized Goma between January 26-30, disrupting humanitarian aid and causing mass displacement; the rebels, backed by Rwanda, are advancing toward Bukavu, prompting fears ...
Over 700 Dead in Congo Rebel Offensive
Over 700 deaths and 2,800 injuries have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo following an offensive by M23 rebels who seized Goma between January 26-30, disrupting humanitarian aid and causing mass displacement; the rebels, backed by Rwanda, are advancing toward Bukavu, prompting fears ...
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44% Bias Score