Civilians

Regime air strikes in Syria kill at least seven in past two days

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Russian and regime strikes hit two hospitals in two different towns in northeastern Syria and they were both closed due to the heavy damage.

YPG/PKK terror attack injures 14 civilians in northern Syria

The attackers used two motorcycles laced with remote-controlled explosives as they targetted civilians in the district centre of Jarabulus, Turkey's defence ministry said.

Russian air strike kills six civilians in Syria – SOHR

Britain-based monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the strike hit the village of Jabala in the south of the Idlib region and that the victims were all from a single family.

Eight civilians killed amid renewed clashes in Yemen's Aden

Several others were wounded during clashes in Yemen's second city Aden as violence flares between pro-government fighters and those seeking an independent south.

Over 25 civilians killed by regime, Russian air strikes in northwest Syria

Air strikes carried out by the Syrian regime and Russia targeted multiple towns in Idlib and Hama provinces.

Fight for Hudaida forced 445,000 Yemenis to flee – UN

Some 445,000 of the Hudaida residents have fled since June, a figure that underscores the dire situation in and around the city that serves as the main entry point for food and aid, the UNHCR said.

Rebels kill 13 and abduct dozens of children in Congo

Rebels attacked Congolese army positions and several neighborhoods of Beni which is at the center of the latest deadly Ebola outbreak.

Civilian killed as Indian troops open fire on Kashmir protesters

At least 14 people were also wounded as Indian troops fired live ammunition, shotguns and teargas on protesters in the Indian-administered Kashmir.

Russian strikes kill at least 42 civilians in Syria's Idlib province

Russian warplanes targeted a marketplace in Harem district of the province. White Helmets civil defence agency said at least 42 civilians were killed and 72 others were injured in the air strikes.

Civilians flee Syria's Afrin despite YPG/PKK barriers

Turkish military footage shows civilians trying to leave the town despite YPG/PKK attempts to block their way.

UN says eastern Ghouta 'hell on earth' as fresh attacks kill at least 19

Syrian regime continues to target the besieged civilians in the opposition-held enclave which the UN body for children describes a "hell on earth." Meanwhile, ICRC says a convoy of 13 aid trucks was allowed to enter a town of enclave.

Internal solution to Syria would be better says UN chief

“If Syrians could solve their own problems, it would be much better,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. Meanwhile, civilians are leaving Afrin ahead of a possible Turkish military operation.