Schools in Gaza have taken in tens of thousands of people seeking safety. Israel, arguing that Hamas uses the shelters, has struck school grounds repeatedly.
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Who Are the S.P.L.M., the Rebel Group Fighting for Democracy in Sudan?
We embedded with an elusive rebel group in the Nuba Mountains to document its side of the country’s civil war.
Israeli Strike on Gaza Shelter Kills at Least 30
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed at least 30 people, according to a Palestinian emergency agency and local media outlets. Israel said it targeted Hamas “command and control centers.”
Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas Leader, Is Buried in Qatar Amid Mourning in Turkey and Gaza
Few Palestinians appeared to heed Hamas’s call for a “day of anger” to condemn the killing of Ismail Haniyeh and Israel’s bombardment of the enclave.
Israel’s Military Has Shrunk Gaza’s Humanitarian Zone by a Fifth
Israel’s military has redrawn the zone’s borders twice, accusing Hamas of using it to regroup and launch missiles.
New Israeli Evacuation Order in Gaza Displaces Palestinians Again
The order affected part of southern Gaza, while farther north, the Israeli military struck the grounds of a school it said was being used by Hamas, killing more than 30 people, Gaza officials said.
As Starvation Spreads in Sudan, Military Blocks Aid Trucks at Border
A country torn apart by civil war could soon face one of the world’s worst famines in decades, experts said.
In Burkina Faso, ‘Nowhere Is Safe’ from Terrorists or Troops
The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once known for its lively arts scene. Now, it is a country torn apart by Islamist extremists and the government’s brutal effort to drive them out.
Boat Fire off Haitian Coast Leaves At Least 40 Migrants Dead
The boat was carrying over 80 people and bound for Turks and Caicos. The disaster underscores the gang-fueled crisis that has spurred many Haitians to leave.
Conflict in Western Congo Leaves Thousands Dead and Displaced
Overshadowed by fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a dispute in the west between two ethnic groups has resulted in thousands of civilians killed and more than 550,000 displaced near the capital, Kinshasa.