A tragic incident unfolded in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where more than 150 female prisoners were raped and burned to death during a violent jailbreak last week, according to the United Nations. The mass escape, reportedly orchestrated by male inmates,...
Mass Atrocities in DRC: Over 150 Female Inmates Raped and Burned to Death During Goma Prison Break
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Panama could soon find itself in a precarious economic situation if the United States decides to implement sanctions or economic restrictions. Given Panama’s heavy reliance on U.S. trade, finance, and international banking, any form of pressure from Washington could...
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Escalating Threats to Europe’s Undersea Infrastructure
In recent months, Europe has witnessed a concerning increase in damage to its undersea infrastructure, particularly in the Baltic Sea region. Critical assets such as data cables and pipelines have been compromised, raising alarms about potential sabotage and the...
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