According to a report by the organization “Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project,” the number of deaths in global conflicts in 2024 exceeded 233,000. These casualties resulted from the following wars that have plagued humanity: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Israel’s attack on Lebanon, Turkey’s invasion […]
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Friday, December 20, was marked as International Human Solidarity Day according to the United Nations calendar. This day, as defined by the UN, is designed to support the principles of human rights and encourage efforts to create unity amidst diversity and differences. It was intended to celebrate activities focused on […]
Today, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, is International Migrants Day. The United Nations General Assembly designated this date in 2000 due to the rising number of migrants and the often cruel and inhumane treatment they endure in host societies. However, this occasion is observed against the backdrop of constant reports about […]
Friday, November 29, 2024, marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, established by the UN General Assembly in 1977. On this occasion, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a letter emphasizing the deepening challenges faced by Palestinians, stating: “Commemorating this year’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian […]
According to the United Nations calendar, every year from October 24 to 30 is designated as World Disarmament Week, during which events are held to discuss the damages caused by war. This week was established during a special disarmament session of the UN General Assembly in 1978. The primary goal […]
Western support of war means support for unprecedented environmental destruction by Sweta Choudhury One of the most graphic depictions of the environmental costs of war was when 700 of Kuwait’s oil fields were set ablaze during the first Gulf War leaking an astounding 11 million barrels of crude oil into […]
The Islamic Republic of Iran has announced the end of its missile attacks on Israel, emphasizing that the operation has concluded, provided Israel does not retaliate. In turn, Israel has threatened to respond forcefully to Iran. While several factors suggest that a full-scale, devastating war between the states is unlikely, […]
Nearly a year has passed since the Israeli government’s war against the terrorist group Hamas and the defenseless people of Gaza. So far, more than 40,000 defenseless people, including children, the elderly, and the young, have been killed, and over 120,000 have been injured. In all of the Gaza Strip, […]
The threat of an erupting destructive war in the Middle East is looming. Regardless of the willingness of the conflicting parties and major powers to engage in such a war, numerous signs indicate that the threats from the Islamic Republic and Israel’s verbal retaliation must be taken seriously. The Israeli […]