June 2015
The Islamic State Group Massacres at Least 145 Civilians in Kobani
The Islamic State has carried out a massacre in Kobani, killing at least 145 civilians, marking the second largest massacre by the group in Syria.…
Yemen Under Siege and on the Brink of Humanitarian Catastrophe
Yemen is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as fighting continues between Houthi rebels and forces loyal to the internationally recognized government, exacerbated by a Saudi-led…
Yemen Peace Talks End Without Result in Geneva
The Yemen peace talks in Geneva concluded without any agreement, as the Houthi rebels failed to reach a consensus with the former government representatives. The…
UN: Nearly 60 Million Displaced People Worldwide Sets New Record
The UN has reported a record high of nearly 60 million displaced individuals worldwide due to violence and crises, with significant implications for global humanitarian…
North Korea Faces Worst Drought in a Century
North Korea is experiencing its worst drought in a century, severely impacting agricultural production and threatening food security for its population. The international community is…
Geneva Meeting on Yemen Crisis Begins
The Geneva meeting on the Yemen crisis begins with participation from both the exiled government and Houthi rebels. Despite the dire humanitarian situation and ongoing…
Ruling for the Release of a Prisoner in Louisiana After 43 Years of Solitary Confinement
Albert Woodfox, a member of the 'Angola Three,' may be released after 43 years in solitary confinement following a federal judge's ruling that criticized the…
Selling Girls for the Price of a Cigarette by the Islamic State Government
The UN has reported that ISIS continues to abduct and sell young girls, often for as little as the price of a cigarette, as part…
Attacks at the Saudi Border as Yemen Peace Talks Approach
The Saudi-led coalition reported attacks from Houthi forces loyal to Ali Abdullah Saleh at the Saudi border, coinciding with upcoming Yemen peace talks in Geneva.…