Today's Top Reports
Chad
Intercommunal clash leaves 35 people dead in Chad
On Thursday, an intercommunal clash in a village in the southwest province of Logone Occidental resulted in 35 deaths and six injuries. The conflict is attributed to long-standing tensions between herders and local farmers. Security forces swiftly intervened in the conflict and managed the situation before a delegation arrived at the scene to assist the affected individuals. This event took place on 05/16/2025.
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Poland
Polish governing party's website hit by a DDoS attack
A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack has taken the Polish governing party's website offline, just ahead of a presidential election this weekend. The attack, which began at 9 am, has disabled the party's main page and a campaign donations page. The prime minister's office is working to restore the website, while a national research institute has reported attempts to interfere in the election campaign via Russian propaganda messages. This event took place on 05/16/2025.
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Serbia
Anti-graft protest in Serbia
Skirmishes broke out for a second day in Serbia as protesters demanded the release of six activists jailed for allegedly plotting anti-state actions. The tensions have persisted for six months after massive anti-corruption demonstrations began, sparked by a train station disaster that killed 16 people. The government, led by President Aleksandar Vucic, has stepped up pressure on protesters and journalists, with critics accusing Vucic of authoritarian rule and stifling democratic freedoms. This event took place on 05/16/2025.
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Somalia
Protest reported in Burco
A dispute has arisen in Somaliland regarding the release of prisoners from the Lascaanood prison. Protesters demand that Somaliland prisoners be released first, while the government has not issued an official statement. The issue is complicated by Somaliland's refusal to engage in direct negotiations with SSC-Khaatumo, a regional administration that has released 25 Somaliland prisoners in the past. This event took place on 05/16/2025.
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Turkey
Ukraine and Russia hold negotiations in Istanbul
The first direct talks between Ukraine and Russia in over three years have begun in Istanbul, with low expectations for a resolution to the conflict. Ukraine is seeking an unconditional ceasefire, while Russia wants to address the root causes of the war and revive failed negotiations. However, a Ukrainian diplomatic source describes Russia's demands as "detached from reality" and "non-starters," citing ultimatums for Ukraine to withdraw from its territory as a precondition for a ceasefire. Ukraine remains committed to a genuine peace process without preconditions. This event took place on 05/16/2025.
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