Indonesian Peacekeepers Killed in Lebanon, Jakarta Demands UN Investigation

Three Indonesian Blue Helmets serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have been killed in separate incidents in so...

The widening Iran conflict has led to threats against civilian infrastructure, which some experts say could amount to war crimes if attacked. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/01/world/politics/attacks-civilian-installations-war-crimes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #un #warcrimes #icc #middleeast #iran #israel #us
When do attacks on civilian installations amount to war crimes?

⁠Some experts say attacks against oil facilities, electricity production sites and desalination plants that supply civilians could amount to war crimes.

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I call it the World War two anmesia!

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Schwerte (ots) - Bislang unbekannte Täter brachen am Dienstag (31.03.2026), zwischen 09:30 Uhr und 10:15 Uhr, in einen Bungalow an der Straße "Barlohsgrund" in Schwerte ein. Durch das Aufhebeln eines Fensters verschafften sie sich Zutritt zu dem ...

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POL-UN: Schwerte - Einbruch in Bungalow

Schwerte (ots) - Bislang unbekannte Täter brachen am Dienstag (31.03.2026), zwischen 09:30 Uhr und 10:15 Uhr, in einen Bungalow an der Straße "Barlohsgrund" in Schwerte ein....

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#Turquie Les experts #UN pressent le Gouvernement de cesser de criminaliser les avocats et les défenseurs des droits humains https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2026/03/un-experts-urge-turkiye-end-criminalisation-human-rights-defenders-and
Russian forces strike Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, other communities in region almost 20 times over past day, leaving two people injured

Russian troops carried out almost 20 attacks on four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones and artillery. — Ukrinform.

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Debris from Russian drone damages apartment building in Lutsk, strike on industrial facility reported

In Lutsk, debris from a Russian drone damaged an apartment building, and there was also a strike on an industrial facility. — Ukrinform.

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Russians launch 975 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, leaving four injured

Russian forces carried out 975 attacks on 42 settlements in the region. Four people were wounded as a result of enemy strikes in the Zaporizhzhia and Polohy districts. — Ukrinform.

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#Lebanon: The UN peacekeepers helping communities who’ve stayed behind. “Peace and Security
The killing of three #UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon in the past two days has highlighted the grave dangers for the 10,000 military personnel who make up the bulk of #UNIFIL, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon – and for the communities caught up in intense clashes between the Israeli military and Hezbollah fighters.” | UN News
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Lebanon: The UN peacekeepers helping communities who’ve stayed behind

The killing of three UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon in the past two days has highlighted the grave dangers for the 10,000 military personnel who make up the bulk of UNIFIL, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon – and for the communities caught up in intense clashes between the Israeli military and Hezbollah fighters.

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The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran could wipe out nearly $200 billion worth of economic growth across the Middle East, a new United Nations study found. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/01/economy/middle-east-war-economy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #persiangulf #un #us #donaldtrump #middleeast #iran
Arab nations may lose $200 billion from Iran war, U.N. says

Middle Eastern countries stand to lose between $120 billion and $194 billion from gross domestic product as a result of disruptions from the war, according to an analysis.

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