government and presided over a sharp escalation in violence carried out by state security forces against civilian Movement for Socialism) protestors in Senkata (El Alto) and Sacaba (Cochabamba), killing at least 22 civilians Community leaders and environmental land defenders face routine death threats, physical assaults, and verbal harassment, equipment destruction, and physical violence from state security forces and organized civilian

Following Déby’s death, the country entered a transitional period under Déby’s son, Mahamat Idriss Déby In April and May, protesters took to the streets of N’Djamena and Moundou to demand a civilian government Security forces violently suppressed protesters, killing several civilians and arresting and torturing 2021, conflicts between Arab herders migrating from the north and local farmers resulted in over 130 deaths Boko Haram and The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have targeted civilian populations in

At least 46 civilians killed by suspected ADF fighters in Irumu territory, according to a regional official (Reuters/Kenny Katombe) At least 46 civilians are reported to have been killed in an attack by suspected “The death toll as of this afternoon is reported to be 46,” Gidi said. group is believed to have carried out a string of massacres in the eastern DRC, killing more than 1,000 civilians

It stated that measures were taken to reduce civilian harm. Local health authorities reported nine additional Palestinian deaths in separate Israeli strikes across Earlier this week, the Palestinian Red Crescent called for an international investigation into the deaths the Gaza Strip as Israel's month-long blockade intensifies the humanitarian crisis and exacerbates civilian

Used to prosecuting civilians, Uganda’s military courts help entrench repression ahead of the 2026 elections As a civilian, he contended he was not subject to military law. Military trials of civilians flout international and regional standards. Military trials of civilians flout international and regional standards. courts, with little hope that they will be transferred to civilian courts.

in Tigray – with Tigrayan officials claiming the death toll stands at 50,000. The UN recently updated its estimate of the direct and indirect death toll from jihadist violence in Despite the death of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau in June, there is little reason to believe that government gives families of prisoners no execution or burial date if authorities do carry out the death In the day prior to his death, Deby was elected to a sixth term in office in a vote marred by political

(JNIM), the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), and Ansarul Islam, have reigned terror upon civilians Since the insurgency began, civilian deaths have risen astronomically, up more than 650%. In the past 18 months alone, militants have killed more than 2,000 civilians, forced the internal displacement In their increasingly fraught counterinsurgency efforts, government troops have killed hundreds of civilians The government of Burkina Faso protect targeted civilians in the north of the country to help break the

intense fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and southern rebel groups resulted in two million deaths Over 400,000 civilians have been killed in the conflict. More than 80% of civilian casualties in 2021 are attributable to ethnic militias. Over 2,300 civilians were killed in 2020. Increased violence and attacks on civilians in Unity, Warrap, Lakes, Jonglei, and the Greater Pibor

situation in Iran represents a shift from theocracy to militarized rule, with significant implications for civilian This analysis prioritizes minimizing harm to Iranian civilians while assessing the feasibility and risks militarized authoritarian rule, which may reassure regional allies Cons: High likelihood of mass civilian casualties, particularly because IRGC assets are embedded within densely-populated urban areas and civilian Additional pressure would impact civilians who are already vulnerable due to those prolonged conditions

instead intended to create conditions for humanitarian relief, negotiations, and the protection of civilians combatants and minimize harm to civilians. For example, on Oct. 19, 2025, following an alleged Hamas violation of the ceasefire and the death of Israel has also failed to clearly mark all the “yellow line,” resulting in further civilian killings. The genocide against the civilians of Gaza has continued despite the advent of a ceasefire, mutating

US and Israeli bombing has caused severe damage to Iran’s civilian infrastructure. the 12-day war in June 2025, the regime targeted ethnic minorities and activists with arrests and death No matter how the war ends, civilians will suffer high costs. Disregard for civilian safety in the name of military and political objectives can become a source of The U.S., Israel, Iran, and all U.N. member states have the responsibility to protect Iranian civilians

Ahmad/AP] Syrian authorities have arrested a suspect accused of involvement in the mass killing of civilians Kayali has long been suspected of playing a leading role in the killing of mostly Sunni civilians in At least 264 civilians, including 36 children and 28 women, were killed in the massacre at Bayda, whereas intensify efforts to capture former regime officials and militia commanders accused of crimes against civilians