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Tag: War and Armed Conflicts
U.N. Flight Thwarted as Fighting Grows in Ethiopia
A humanitarian flight was ordered to abort a landing in the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, epicenter of the conflict, as government airstrikes hit the area for a fourth day.
Turkey Sours on Syrians, but Not in This Sleepy Town, Jolted Awake
As calls increase in Turkey for Syrian refugees to go home, Kilis, a border town transformed by the newcomers’ energy, has embraced the change.
Bombing of Military Bus in Syrian Capital Kills 14
President Bashar al-Assad has tightened his grip on Damascus, but the attack suggested that militants who oppose him can still do harm.
Biden Meets With Kenya’s President Amid Crisis in Ethiopia
The two leaders were also expected to discuss the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, where fighters have been accused of atrocities against civilians.
Ethiopia Attacks Rebels in Tigray as Famine Threatens
Western officials confirmed Tigrayan reports of an assault on several fronts. Aid workers said it will intensify a dire humanitarian crisis.
Syria Is Still Shattered, But Its Neighbors Are Restoring Ties
Arab countries are gradually restoring ties with Syria, but its president remains mired in crises he can’t escape.
‘Shrinking the Conflict’: What Does Israel’s New Mantra Really Mean?
Short of resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett wants to “shrink” it. Critics say it’s just a new term for the old policies.
Five Killed in West Bank Shootouts
The Israeli military said the five were killed during raids to arrest members of a Hamas network planning terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians.
House Approves Funding for Israel’s Iron Dome
Progressives balked at sending military aid to a country they accuse of human rights abuses, angering centrists and Jewish lawmakers who said the United States must support a crucial ally.