By Jason Tan Bangkok | 18 July 2025 — A report released this month by the New York based Human Rights Watch (HRW) says there are over 4 million refugees from Myanmar living in Thailand, more than half of them undocumented, with law enforcement authorities in the borders areas of northern Thailand referring to them […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Over 100 victims freed after traffickers’ arrest; 450 people killed – North Kordofan; 21 religious leaders in Tigray for peace talks
Situation in Sudan (per 17 July) More than 450 civilians, including 35 children and two pregnant women, were killed in an attack around the Bara locality in North Kordofan State over the weekend. With many more people injured or still missing, UNICEF fears that the number of casualties will increase. The attacks have been attributed to the […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: RSF attack on El Fasher
Situation in Sudan (per 14 July) Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stormed El Fasher in North Darfur on Friday, capturing a cattle market, a prison and a military base. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) counterattacked on Saturday morning, pushing RSF out of the city. RSF drones continued to attack El Fasher throughout Saturday. SAF and RSF […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Frontex unlawfully shared documents with Europol
Situation in Sudan (per 11 July) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reasonable grounds to believe that there are war crimes and crimes against humanity being committed in the Darfur region, said the Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan during a meeting at the UN Security Council. “There is an inescapable pattern of offending, targeting gender […]
The rediscovery of America from within
By Jan Servaes MIAMI | 10 July 2025 (IDN) — In 2019, The New York Times published “The 1619 Project” by Nikole Hannah-Jones. Four centuries after African captives arrived on the Virginia coast, this project reshaped America’s origin story, centering on slavery and the contributions of African Americans. An updated version appeared in 2021 and […]
Haiti Situation Report: Gangs now control nearly all of Port-au-Prince, says UN
Situation in Haiti Gangs have gained control of an estimated 90% of Port-au-Prince, and authorities are unable to stop escalating violence, say UN officials. The gangs are expanding their attacks not only into surrounding areas but also into previously peaceful areas. The Viv Ansanm gang attacked a Haitian National Police patrol in Viard, Kenscoff, during […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Fighting reported between TDF and TPF in Tigray
Situation in Sudan (per 7 July) Attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan caused tens of thousands of people to flee for the capital of El Obeid. The attacks on villages are an attempt by RSF to tighten the siege on El Obeid. El Obeid is also currently in the middle of […]
Unable To Move On Gaza, UN’s Human Rights Body Revives Its Bullying Of Sri Lanka
By Kalinga Seneviratne 7 July 2025 (IDN) — Intimidated by the United States, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has been a hapless spectator while the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza has been happening in broad daylight, in front of cameras. During a four-day visit to Sri Lanka from 26 to 29 June, UNHRC’s […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Violence in South Sudan on the rise in 2025
Situation in Sudan (per 3 July) Attacks on medical facilities have increased in the first six months of 2025, with 933 people reported to have been killed during incidents which targeted clinics, health facilities, and ambulances. “[T]he biggest danger posed by these attacks is families and children opting not to seek services from hospitals when in […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: 41 boat passengers missing after attack in South Sudan
Situation in Sudan (per 30 June) The collapse of the Kirsh al-Fil gold mine in the Houeid area, River Nile State, led to the deaths of at least 50 miners, with more people likely trapped. Rescue attempts are hindered by a lack of equipment, lack of rescue teams and the remote location of the mine. […]