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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Withdraw from International Criminal Court

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday, citing the court's alleged bias and ineffectiveness in prosecuting war crimes.

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Cyclone Nargis" Devastates Myanmar, Leaving Hundreds Dead and Infrastructure in Ruins

Cyclone Nargis, with winds up to 150 mph, hit Myanmar over the weekend, killing an estimated 350 people, destroying villages, and causing widespread damage in Yangon and the Irrawaddy delta.

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Myanmar Designates Karen National Union as Terrorist Group

Myanmar's military government formally declared the Karen National Union (KNU) a terrorist organization on Thursday, criminalizing any contact with the group and aiming to hinder their efforts to disrupt upcoming elections.

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UN Report Details Systematic Torture by Myanmar Security Forces

A UN report details systematic torture by Myanmar security forces, supported by over 1300 sources including eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence, implicating high-level commanders; the government has not responded to requests for information.

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US Lifts Sanctions on Myanmar Junta, Raising Human Rights Concerns

The United States lifted sanctions on several Myanmarese companies and individuals linked to the military junta, including KT Services & Logistics and its founder Jonathan Myo Kyaw Thaun, following a request from the junta's leader, Min Aung Hlaing, to former President Donald Trump; this decision ra...

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Two Burkinabe Journalists Released After Forced Conscription

Two Burkinabe journalists, forcibly conscripted into the anti-jihadist fight for four months, were released on July 21st, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), following the release of other journalists and amid accusations of the military junta abusing a mobilization decree to suppress diss...

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Myanmar's Civil War: Hospitals, Schools, and Churches Under Attack

In Myanmar's Kayah State, a hidden hospital treats children injured by drone and mortar attacks amidst the ongoing civil war, highlighting the military junta's disregard for civilian safety and the dire humanitarian crisis.

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Guinea: Four Years After Coup, Human Rights Violations Rise Under Military Rule

Four years after seizing power in a military coup, Guinea's junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya, faces mounting criticism over human rights abuses, despite initial promises of reforms and a swift return to constitutional order.

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Myanmar Junta Announces Staggered General Elections

Myanmar's junta announced the first phase of staggered general elections, with 55 parties registered, nine contesting nationally, following the junta leader's self-appointment as acting president and the lifting of a four-year state of emergency; the elections are expected to be dominated by militar...

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Burkinabé Opposition Leader Abducted After Criticizing Military Junta

Burkinabé lawyer and political leader Hermann Yaméogo was abducted from his Ouagadougou home on July 26th by armed men following his publication of a critical analysis of the country's sociopolitical situation under military rule, raising concerns about freedom of expression.

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Bazoum's Imprisonment: Two Years After Niger Coup

Former Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum remains imprisoned two years after a military coup led by General Abdourahamane Tiani on July 23, 2023, despite international calls for his release; his continued detention raises concerns about regional stability and democratic backsliding.

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Myanmar Junta Leader's Rare Appearance at Martyr's Day Ceremony Ahead of Elections

Myanmar's military leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, attended the Martyr's Day ceremony for the first time since the 2021 coup, a move seen as an attempt to legitimize his rule ahead of planned elections amid widespread conflict and human rights abuses; approximately 7,000 people have reportedly been...

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