Taliban prisoner release re-opens wounds for victims’ families

The decision to release hundreds of the Taliban’s most dangerous prisoners has stirred painful memories for the loved ones of those killed in Afghanistan’s war, with many questioning whether the move will help bring peace. About 400 inmates are expected to be set free in the coming days, after which the Taliban have said... Read More

Bosnia buries six war victims recovered from gorge

Several hundred mourners gathered in the Bosnian village of Kamicani on Monday to bury six Bosniak Muslims killed 28 years ago in one of the most gruesome episodes of the 1992-95 war, with those present observing strict coronavirus precautions.© Reuters/DADO RUVIC Bosnian Muslims attend a collective funeral in Kamicani The victims, mainly prisoners from the... Read More

Monsoon Storm Wreaks Havoc In Indian States, 104 Dead From Lightning Strikes

At least 104 people have been killed by lightning strikes as heavy monsoon storms swept India’s eastern and northern states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, officials said. Officials at the disaster management control room in state capital Patna said that 83 people were killed across various districts in Bihar. “The deaths have... Read More

A year on: Ethiopia remembers ex-army chief, 2019 ‘coup’ victims

Ethiopia remembered former army chief Seare Mekonnen on Monday, on the first anniversary of his assassination in 2019 via a failed regional coup d’etat in the Amhara regional state. A memorial ceremony in Seare’s native Tigray region was held for him and retired Major General Gezai Abera, who were killed a year ago. The... Read More

Operation Safe Haven: Troops eliminate kidnappers, rescue victims in Plateau – DHQ

he Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), on Friday,  June 19 neutralised three kidnappers during a commando operation at Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau state. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Enenche said that the operation was... Read More

Spain begins 10 days of official mourning for COVID-19 victims

More than 27,000 have died in Spain, but recent trend has been encouraging The Spanish royal family observes a minute of silence at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid. From left: Princess Leonor, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Princess Sofia. (Casa de S.M. el Rey Spanish Royal Household/Getty Images)0 comments Grieving Spaniards wore black and fell... Read More