Guatemala, a country struggling to strengthen its democracy, has been thrust into tumult after allegations of election interference. Recent reports reveal a concerning twist in the political landscape, as irregularities and alleged manipulation marred the country’s recent elections. These allegations have raised significant concerns about the integrity of the electoral
A devastating drone strike hit a military college graduation in Syria in the last week of September. At least 80 people were killed by a drone “carrying explosive ammunition,” the New York Times reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a group monitoring the overall conflict, estimated deaths to be
Kenya will deploy 1000 police officers as part of a multinational operation designed to “restore normalcy” in Haiti, Kenyan Foreign Minister Alfred Mutua announced on July 29th. Following the announcement, a spokesperson for the US State Department said that the US and Ecuador both intended to introduce a resolution at
The war in Ukraine has led to a range of damages to people, infrastructure and the rich Ukrainian cultural heritage. The situation related to the status of cultural heritage is monitored by UNESCO, with Ukraine becoming a party to the World Heritage Convention on October 12, 1988. As of 2023,
On the 26th of July, the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) in Niger performed a coup d’état against President Mohamed Bazoum, detaining him out of his residence. In a nationally televised statement, Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramanem announced they “have decided to put an end to the regime
