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Sudan civil war humanitarian crisis and territorial shifts

126 clusters · 338 sources · last updated

Latest: El Fasher massacre: UN mission identifies genocidal indicators in Sudan

The war between Sudan’s regular army (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has evolved into a multi-year catastrophe. By late 2026, the Kordofan region emerged as a primary battleground, serving as a critical corridor

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Sudan conflict civilian drone attacks

12 clusters · 128 sources · last updated

Latest: Abyei region drone attack kills at least 153 people

A surge in drone warfare across Sudan has resulted in a rising death toll, with recent reports indicating significant casualties in several regions. In West Kordofan, a strike near a market and transport hub in Al-Dibab

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ELN drone and explosive warfare expands in Colombia

9 clusters · 69 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombian military operations and allegations in Vichada and Nariño

Following the ELN drone attack on the El Trapiche Military Canton in Norte de Santander, the conflict has expanded geographically and intensified. The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory fo

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Human rights abuses in Mali

4 clusters · 42 sources · last updated

Latest: Human Rights Watch reports civilian killings and torture in Mali

Amnesty International has accused the Malian armed forces (FAMa) and the Russian-backed Wagner Group of committing war crimes between June 2023 and December 2025. The report, titled ‘No One Is Spared’, documents the unla

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Drone attacks and child recruitment crisis in Colombia

9 clusters · 82 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia faces surge in drone attacks against police stations

Colombia continues to face escalating threats from drone-based attacks involving explosive devices and a severe crisis of child recruitment. The Ombudsman’s Office reported a 146% increase in drone attacks equipped with

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Ethiopian conflict and Eritrea diplomatic tensions

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Ethiopia conducts drone strikes on Eritrean troops in Tigray

Conflict in Ethiopia has escalated through military strikes and heightened diplomatic friction involving Eritrea. In early October, explosions occurred near the Ethiopian National Defense Force headquarters in Addis Abab

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