Since 2003, US airstrikes in Somalia have caused significant civilian harm, though most reported incidents of civilian harm have been deemed “unsubsta

  In the midst of a worsening security crisis, civilians in eastern Congo continue to be relentlessly targeted with violence by non-state armed g

The EU and the US have announced partnerships with Benin and Côte d’Ivoire to “defend against violent extremism”

Nigeria faces formidable security challenges as armed opposition groups across the country harm civilians and threaten livelihoods. In responding to t

Sovereign states are responsible for their civilians’ protection in line with relevant principles that govern armed conflicts. International humanitar

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In February 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Mariia Levchenko was working for an international organization in Kyiv. Like

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In Somalia’s armed conflict, thousands of people - most of whom are civilians - are killed every year by various armed actors. In south-central Somali