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Over recent months, conflict between ethnic militias has escalated, leading the UN’s humanitarian chief in August to talk of “early warning signs of genocide”. The sectarian…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224512
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The attacks were apparently orchestrated by armed vigilantes from the Gumuz ethnic group targeting people mainly of Amhara but also of Oromo and Agaw origin. The killings not only…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256679
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Government attempts to stop the clashes have been ineffective, and both sides have used Nuer forces from elsewhere in South Sudan, risking a broadening conflict.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285499
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Tigrayan fighters quickly took control of the regional capital, Mekelle, and other urban areas. The developments followed reports of significant battlefield gains for Tigrayan…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262495
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Although all reaffirmed their willingness to strengthen regional capacities to combat insecurity, the summit communique was long on expressions of solidarity and short on pledges…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256920
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Prospects for East Africa, Great Lakes, Horn in 2016.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206552
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MONUSCO on February 11 had already halted its support for the planned offensive, linking its decision to concerns over human rights abuse allegations against two Congolese…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197689
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The increase will improve the OSCE's ability to cover the ground, but marginally. Even 600 is still too few observers for comprehensive monitoring, and many will stand idle…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199101
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The kidnappings follow a series of violent incidents in the area, including a bomb attack on March 20 that killed three soldiers and the bombing of a police station on January 27…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB231747
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Outlook for Myanmar's ceasefire process after eight ethnic armed groups agreed to sign up.