The day after coordinated attacks on churches and hotels across Sri Lanka, one Catholic neighborhood mourned its dead.
Tag: Civilian Casualties
Sri Lankans Accuse Him of Wartime Atrocities. California May Decide.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa oversaw the final stages of a civil war that ended in 2009. He could be liable for civil damages if American judges find him guilty of murder and torture.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: April 12-18
At least 76 pro-government forces and 12 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Kabul Dispatch: ‘Memory Boxes’ Offer Poignant Reminders of Afghan Lives Lost to Violence
Afghan families lovingly preserve the basic belongings of loves ones killed in attacks — sandals, toys — in memory boxes that are expressions of both grief and healing.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: April 5-11
At least 114 pro-government forces and 10 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Tripoli’s Last Civilian Airport Reopens After Militias Mobilize Against Hifter
A militia controlled by an aspiring strongman, Gen. Khalifa Hifter, claimed credit for the attack on Mitiga International Airport, as a battle for control of Tripoli continued.
U.N. Condemns Violence in Western Myanmar
An escalating conflict between Myanmar’s military and an insurgent group in Rakhine State is increasingly endangering civilians, the agency said.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: March 29-April 4
At least 118 pro-government forces and 10 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
More Than 60 Dead in Burkina Faso Violence
The country has seen a spike in ethnic clashes fueled by Islamist militants as they seek to extend their influence over the Sahel.
At War: The American Intervention Against ISIS Is Just Another Chapter of an Endless War
Despite the proclaimed victory against the Islamic State, the long war will continue.