110 child soldiers deserted Colombia’s illegal armed groups in 2012. Who are the jihadis in Libya? Expert: Speaking Lingala did not prove soldiers were from Bemba’s militia. Somali president escapes Mogadishu hotel bombing. Yemen says key al-Qaeda chief Said al-Shihri killed. Hamas divided, and a political choice. International Crisis Group Report: The PKK and a …
U.S. ambassador to Libya killed in Benghazi attack Somali President Mohamud’s hotel targeted by bomber UN: Taliban raked in $400 million from diverse sources Afghanistan: Insurgents Attack Bagram Air Base
Colombia National Liberation Army Deserter Helps Free Hostage In Colombia Human Rights Watch: M23 Rebels Committing War Crimes in DR Congo Turkey: ‘warplanes kill 25 rebels in northern Iraq’ UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warns of legal consequences to human rights crimes in Syria Rebels execute 20 Syrian soldiers in Aleppo Yemen says key …
At the end of last month, Geneva Call published its Annual Report for 2011. Geneva Call is an NGO with a specific mission of pursuing engagement with armed groups for the purpose of encouraging them to comply with humanitarian norms. Its innovative engagement model makes it definitely an organisation “to watch” for anyone working on issues relating …
Colombia FARC peacetalks show promise despite differences. Haqqani network is considered most ruthless branch of Afghan insurgency. Iraqi vice president sentenced to death amid deadly wave of insurgent attacks. Syrian rebels say they freed 350 prisoners in Aleppo. Inside a secret Syrian rebel TV channel. Syria criticises France for supporting the rebels, as fears grow of Islamist …
Talks ‘radically impossible’ with Mali’s jihadists. Mali rules out deployment of foreign troops in combat. China forces return of Kachin to Burma: HRW reports. Somalia: Al-Shabaab attacks African Union forces. Islamic radicalism hits ancient city of Mombasa. France sends funds to five Syrian civic groups in rebel held areas. US sends more spies, diplomats to …
Timely and decisive response vital to uphold ‘responsibility to protect’ – UN officials. ELN and paramilitaries should also take part in Colombia’s peace process. Colombia names team for peace talks with FARC rebels. Syria rebels in Aleppo dig in their heels. Gaza strip: Israelis kill six ‘militants’. Afghan moves to curb ‘green on blue’ killings. …
Ban Ki-moon UN General Assembly address: both sides in Syria violating rights. ICRC launches Syria mercy mission. Colombian President says peace talks with the FARC will begin next month. FARC rebels’ rap video hits a sour note. DRC says Rwanda withdrawing troops helping rebels. Residents flee rebel held city in Somalia as Kenyan ground troops approach. …
Negotiations with rebels are over, Syria says. Syrian children offer glimpse of future of reprisals. Turkish troops die in clashes with Kurds. United Nations alarmed over reports of further massacres in DRC. Yemen: 10 civilians killed as airstrike hits wrong target. Red Cross chief holds aid talks with Syria’s Assad. Kenyan navy shells Kismayo in …
Human Rights Groups Fear Militarization in Guatemala ICC team in Mali to investigate potential war crimes Islamist rebels seize control of Douentza (Mali) Congo asks U.N. to sanction Rwanda officials for rebel support Government officials: Turkish troops killed in Kurdish rebel clashes in Sirnak U.S. Seems Set to Brand Pakistan Militant Group as ‘Terrorist’