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Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The US-Israeli war will have a lifelong impact on millions of children across the Middle East

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4

More than 1,800 killed by army and jihadists in Burkina Faso since 2023, NGO reports

Burkina Faso's army, its civilian auxiliaries and jihadist groups have killed more than 1,800 civilians since 2023 in acts that constitute "war crimes and crimes against humanity", Human Rights Watch said in a report published on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 3

Iranian Forces Are Recruiting Children as Young as 12 as 'Volunteers' in Security Roles: Report

Rumors about the IRGC recruiting children and young adults were confirmed by a BBC World investigation and by an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official, who said the organization enrolls "volunteers" aged 12 and older.

Latin Times · Mar 31

Israel used white phosphorus to scorch earth in south Lebanon, researcher says

Human Rights Watch and others say they have documented use of weapon in civilian areas during war on Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25

U.S., El Salvador Disappearing and Arbitrarily Detaining Salvadorans Deported From the U.S., Human Rights Watch Claims

The report was based on 20 interviews with relatives and lawyers of 11 Salvadorans who were deported from the United States between March and October of last year and were immediately detained in El Salvador.

Latin Times · Mar 16

El Salvador has arbitrarily detained nationals deported from the US, Human Rights Watch says

Salvadoran nationals deported from the United States are arbitrarily detained in El Salvador and their loved ones do not know where they are or how to contact them

The Independent UK · Mar 16

‘It was like an earthquake’: Israeli strike kills 12 medics in bloody attack on Lebanon’s healthcare system

SPECIAL REPORT: In the past two weeks, Israel has pounded vast swathes of Lebanon, killing at least 850 people, according to health authorities. Health facilities are also being targeted, causing widespread casualties. Bel Trew reports from the scene of the latest deadly strike

The Independent UK · Mar 15

Over 1,200 People Killed By Drones Operated By Police And Mercenaries In Haiti, Report Claims

Over 1,200 people have been killed by drones operated by police and mercenaries in Haiti, who have been increasingly used the technology to gain ground on gangs controlling vast swaths of territory in the country, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Mar 10

Human Rights Watch details deaths and injuries of police drone attacks in Haiti

Human Rights Watch says drones operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 others

The Independent UK · Mar 10

What is white phosphorus and is it illegal? Israel accused of using weapon on Lebanon during Iran war

The deadly munitions can burn human flesh ‘through the bone’, says Human Rights Watch

The Independent UK · Mar 9