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Violence

What is behind the latest massacre in northeast Congo and why is violence escalating again?

At least 69 people have reportedly been killed in a brutal militia attack in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in one of the latest episodes of violence to hit the country’s unstable eastern region.

12 May 2026-02:56
Gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds, halts medical care

A surge in gang violence in Haiti’s capital has forced hundreds to flee and led the aid organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to halt operations in local hospitals.

12 May 2026-01:17
Actor Nick Pasqual found guilty of attempted murder in domestic violence stabbing case

Actor Nick Pasqual has been found guilty of attempted murder after his estranged girlfriend, Hollywood makeup artist Allie Shehorn, was stabbed more than 20 times in a violent domestic attack in Los Angeles.

10 May 2026-17:22
South Africa rejects Ghana’s call for AU debate on xenophobic violence

South Africa has rejected Ghana’s request for a debate at the upcoming African Union summit on xenophobic attacks against African nationals, stating that it has already taken action against recent incidents of xenophobic violence.

09 May 2026-17:52
Georgian speaker blames Brussels for October unrest, demands EU envoy response

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has accused Brussels of bearing responsibility for violence during the October 2025 municipal election-day protests and called for the EU ambassador in Tbilisi, Paweł Herczyński, to be held accountable.

08 May 2026-11:46
Insurgent violence in central Mali kills many, including civilians

Al Qaeda-linked insurgents attacked two villages in central Mali on Wednesday night, killing approximately 50 people—including civilians and members of pro-government self-defense forces—three sources told Reuters on Thursday.

07 May 2026-21:53
Peru renews 60-day state of emergency in Lima, Callao

The government of Peru has extended the state of emergency in Lima and the neighboring province of Callao for another 60 days in an effort to continue tackling crime and violence affecting the capital, the president’s office announced on Wednesday.

30 Apr 2026-09:41
At least 42 killed in communal violence in Chad

27 Apr 2026-10:54
Ex-UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt arrested on domestic violence charge

Former UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt has been arrested in north-east New South Wales, Australia, on domestic violence-related charges.

15 Apr 2026-13:34
A clean victory: Azerbaijan is the only one that won the war unconditionally

Today, security has become the most pressing issue in the world. This is because security itself has become scarce. The world is engulfed in conflicts. The war in Ukraine, now entering its fourth year, and the 40-day war in the Middle East are increasingly viewed by analysts as steps towards a third world war. Looking at current developments, such forecasts no longer seem distant. This is no longer a scenario from apocalyptic cinema, but a situation in which approaching the brink could at any moment become irreversible.

10 Apr 2026-09:20