The American-backed talks in Switzerland, which started on Wednesday, aim to halt a catastrophic civil war. But only one side has turned up.
Tag: Refugees and Displaced Persons
UK Asylum Seekers Are Still on Edge After the Far-Right Riots
Abdulmoiz, an asylum seeker from Sudan, feared for his life when far-right rioters tried to set fire to the hotel where he was housed. The violence has eased, but he is still afraid.
Israel Criticized After Strike Kills Scores in Gaza
Israeli officials defended the attack on a former school compound, saying Hamas was using it as a base for military operations in Gaza City.
The Olympics’ Toughest Act: Balancing Sports and Politics
The Olympics have long been a stage for political expression, for athletes who take the opportunity. Some do, while others choose to focus strictly on their sport.
Israeli Strikes on Schools Pose a Life-or-Death Choice for Civilians
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.
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.