The Central African Republic is in total chaos. “Largest forgotten humanitarian crisis of our time,” the UN Get involved: Charity Water and Save the Children are on the ground helping in the Central African Republic Image sources: flickr user hdptcar and UNHCR Photo Unit Story sources: CNN, CNN, Amnesty International, The Guardian The Central African Republic is a former French colony. In Mar. 2013, a …
Leaked U.N. report exposes sexual abuse of African kids. The Central African Republic (CAR) is a French colony. A leaked U.N. report alleges sexual abuse by French soldiers. At least 12 children were allegedly abused in 2013 and 2014. The abuse occurred at a displaced persons’ camp in the CAR. The soldiers forced kids to perform sex acts on them …
Jets from several countries hit 12 locations US, Saudi, French, and UAE jets have hit ISIS targets in Syria. The growing coalition against ISIS is targeting their money. The strikes were aimed at oil refineries used by ISIS. Still, ISIS has access to ~$1 billion stolen from Iraqi banks. ISIS has likely now spread its commanders among civilians. The Netherlands, …
The President lays out US strategy Check out our summary of what’s going on in Syria. Click here. US is currently conducting airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq. Obama says the US will now go on the offensive in Syria. US troops won’t be used except for 1,600 “military advisors”. Action will include air strikes and training rebels against ISIS. The …
ISIS takes key military air base in Syria Syria has been in a civil war since 2011. ISIS has grown rapidly in the chaos. ISIS has conquered large regions of northern Syria and Iraq. On Monday, ISIS took over an important military air base. Syria moved its military planes before ISIS took over. Syria says it is now ready for …