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The UN reported that civilian casualties in Afghanistan reached a record high in the first half of 2016, (1,601 civilians killed and 3,565 wounded) with children paying a heavy price as insurgent groups stepped up the…
As the French president met Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist leaders after Father Jacques Hamel was murdered while conducting morning mass in his church, Vatican spokesman Fr Federico Lombardi said the Pope was being kept up-to-date…
Rio: Terrorists plan attacking Olympic athletes
29 Jul 2016
Authorities in Brazil are on high alert as Al-Qaeda-affiliated Islamic terrorists were instructed on social media to carry out ‘lone wolf’ attacks against Israeli, American, British and French athletes in Rio. ‘One small knife attack against…
South Africa: Stop the traffik
21 Jul 2016
Stop the traffik (STT) CEO and Head of Intelligence recently visited South Africa for a significant conference of faith and community leaders hosted by the Salvation Army and the Anglican Communion. It was attended by organisations…
Nigeria: Ethnic cleansing in the south
21 Jul 2016
200+ people have been killed in almost daily attacks in the northern and north-eastern regions since 30 June by Boko Haram. But lesser reported violence rages farther south, claiming thousands of Christian lives. Militants among the…
South Sudan update: Violence and looting
21 Jul 2016
Clashes between government and opposition forces have killed hundreds, casting doubt over whether the transitional government can survive. Burned tanks line the side of the main road leading past the UN base in Juba. Homes and…