Tag: Horn of Africa
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Biden Calls for Global Action to Halt Arms Supply to Sudanese Generals
In a recent address, US President Joe Biden called on the international community to “stop arming generals” in Sudan amid ongoing conflicts that have led to significant loss and turmoil within the country. The statement was made as part of a broader appeal for peace and stability in the region, highlighting the urgency of halting…
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Sudan Conflict Worsens: Calls for Nationwide Arms Embargo Amid Civilian Casualties and Foreign Weapon Use
In Sudan, a report by Human Rights Watch has brought to light the ongoing conflict’s reliance on foreign-made, newly acquired weapons, despite a partial arms embargo limited to Darfur. This embargo, established by the UN Security Council a decade ago, is now considered insufficient by the organization, given the conflict’s spread to a majority of…
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Over 120,000 Women Reportedly Raped During Tigray War as Rape Used as Weapon of Conflict
A recent report highlights the harrowing use of rape as a weapon of war during the Tigray conflict, revealing the profound and devastating impact on women. The war has left a staggering number of victims, with estimates suggesting that over 12,000 women may have been subjected to sexual violence. Many of these survivors face not…