The Latest Breaking News from International Crisis Group

Israeli restrictions ‘pushing economy in the West Bank toward collapse’

A new report warns that the economic conditions necessary for any Palestinian future are being ‘dismantled’

The Independent UK · Jun 15

The economy in the occupied West Bank is being dismantled, report says

A new report from the International Crisis Group is warning that the occupied West Bank's economy is nearing collapse due to Israeli restrictions

AAP · Jun 15

Violence in Mexico after military kills notorious drug cartel boss – a visual guide

Streets empty as residents shield from chaos of retaliatory attacks after death of ‘El Mencho’ in federal raid

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23

Taiwan election may open window for better China ties, report says

International Crisis Group urges all parties including US to re-establish a baseline level of trust

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

'All we want is to be safe': Migrants push north after end of Title 42

Confusion has rippled from the U.S.-Mexico border to migrant routes across the Americas, as migrants scramble to understand complex and ever-changing laws

The Independent UK · May 13, 2023

Australia condemns Myanmar military junta disbanding political parties ahead of election

Myanmar's military announced that 40 parties were automatically disbanded for failing to sign up under the new Political Party Registration law requirements by Tuesday's deadline.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

Colombia must do more to stop child recruitment by armed groups -NGO

Colombia's government must increase efforts to stop armed groups from recruiting children, as it pushes for peace and surrender deals with rebels and crime gangs, think tank International Crisis Group said on Friday, warning recruitment is rising.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023

Russia wants to break Ukraine with the cold and dark. It hasn’t succeeded – so far

Relentless attacks are cutting off power, heat and water. Civilians will need the west’s help to survive the winter, says Simon Schlegel, Ukraine analyst for the International Crisis Group

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022

Raging Conflicts Afflict the Middle East Region

Flaming conflicts have always ailed the world. Most of these disputes have erupted in the heart of the continents of the Old World (Asia, Africa, and Europe), and a few of them have affected the New World. Today, the world stands afraid of a third world war raging out of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 12, 2022

Putin’s annexation of parts of Ukraine is a critical moment for the world

It’s more important than ever that the west responds with prudence, unity and resolve, says Alissa de Carbonnel of the International Crisis Group

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022