‘They ordered me to undress’: From Nigeria to Italy, surviving rape | Refugees

‘They ordered me to undress’: From Nigeria to Italy, surviving rape | Refugees

Twenty-five-year-old Naomi Iwelu is now settled, living in a room in the centre of Catania, Sicily. Here she recounts the robberies, betrayals and rape she experienced on her journey from Benin, Nigeria. It was her mother’s death, four years after her father’s, that prompted Naomi to quit school and leave…

Biden administration bypasses Congress on weapons sales to Israel | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Biden administration bypasses Congress on weapons sales to Israel | Israel-Palestine conflict News

The administration of United States President Joe Biden has once again bypassed Congress to greenlight an emergency weapons sale to Israel, which has only intensified and broadened its attacks on the Gaza Strip despite growing international outrage. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Congress that he had made a…

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 85 | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 85 | Israel-Palestine conflict News

South Africa files case of genocide against Israel, as attacks on Gaza, occupied West Bank and southern Lebanon continue – here is the latest. Here’s how things stand on Saturday, December 30, 2023: Latest updates and human impact Israeli ground forces and tanks are pushing into the eastern, southern and…

Palestinians perform Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa amid tight Israeli curbs | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Palestinians perform Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa amid tight Israeli curbs | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Israeli authorities barred Palestinians from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem for the 12th consecutive Friday. According to Anadolu Agency, the Israeli police set up barriers at the entrances to the Old City and allowed only the elderly to reach Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Israeli police also set up checkpoints at…

South Africa files case at ICJ accusing Israel of ‘genocidal acts’ in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News

South Africa files case at ICJ accusing Israel of ‘genocidal acts’ in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News

South Africa has filed an application instituting proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of crimes of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza after nearly three months of relentless Israeli bombardment has killed more than 21,500 people and caused widespread destruction in the besieged enclave. In…

Tens of thousands forced to flee again as Israel expands Gaza offensive | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Tens of thousands forced to flee again as Israel expands Gaza offensive | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza have been forced to flee again towards the south after Israel intensified assaults in the centre of the besieged enclave killing more than 180 people in the past 24 hours. The Israeli army on Friday said in a post on X that…

‘You either quit or abide’: A Liberian rapper refugee surviving on music | Refugees

‘You either quit or abide’: A Liberian rapper refugee surviving on music | Refugees

Theophylline Mulbah has had a long journey to Tunisia, but he’s found hope — and music — along the way. Theophylline Mulbah is in no rush. “I have things to do here,” he says from a rain-soaked alleyway in central Tunis. “I am seriously pursuing my musical career. I am…

Pressure on Netanyahu amid row over Israel’s plan for ‘day after’ Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Pressure on Netanyahu amid row over Israel’s plan for ‘day after’ Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict News

As Israeli military pounds Gaza and conducts raids in occupied West Bank, Hamas says no deal on captives until ‘aggression’ stops. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure from his right-wing coalition government amid sharp disagreements over the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which is nearing its 90th day with no…

Turkey arrests ISIL suspects as detention drive continues | ISIL/ISIS News

Turkey arrests ISIL suspects as detention drive continues | ISIL/ISIS News

The suspects were allegedly planning to carry out attacks on synagogues and churches. Turkey has announced it has detained dozens of people suspected of having ties to the ISIL (ISIS) armed group. At least 29 suspects were arrested in “Operation Heroes-37” on Friday, news agencies reported. The detentions come amid…