A review of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has found that it has ‘robust’ frameworks to ensure compliance with humanitarian neutrality principles, though issues persist, in a report which could prompt some donors to review funding freezes. CBC | World News
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UN finds ‘convincing information’ backing reports Hamas and other militants raped women on Oct. 7
The UN envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict says in a new report that there are “reasonable grounds” to believe Hamas and other armed groups committed rape, “sexualized torture,” and other cruel and inhumane treatment of women during its attack in Israel on Oct. 7. CBC | World News
Read More »US troops killed in Jordan drone attack linked to Iran-backed militants
Three US troops have died and 25 have been injured in a drone attack in Jordan. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Hamas militants used phone lines installed in underground tunnels to plan Israel attack
Intelligence shared with the US suggests Hamas militants used a network of hardwired phones built into their tunnel system in Gaza over a period of two years. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Inside Hamas’ secret underground tunnels where militants plan attacks against Israel
As Israel plans an armed military attack on the Gaza Strip, there’s one big obstacle in their way: Hamas’ network of underground tunnels. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »French forces kill 33 militants in Mali raid, Macron says
The raid about 150 kilometres northwest of Mopti in Mali targeted the same forest area where France wrongly claimed last year it had killed Amadou Koufa, one of the most senior Islamist militants being hunted by French forces in the Sahel. CBC | World News
Read More »Philippines declare ISIS militants in southern city ‘finished’
Philippines defence secretary declared the last of the pro-ISIS militants in southern Marawi city “finished” Monday, exactly five months after the start of the siege that sparked fears of the group gaining a foothold in Southeast Asia. CBC | World News
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