Afghanistan War

In our resource centre on the conflict in Afghanistan you can find thousands of references to the Russian and US-led wars in Afghanistan, as well as other related issues including the Taliban, the Opium trade, women's rights, elections, humanitarian relief and the county's reconstruction.

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Find a variety of information on organizations, campaigns, news, publications, reports and videos that address information related to conflict regions and wars. If you use RSS be sure to download our list Peace, Security & Conflict.

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Syrian Civil War

One of the greatest humanitarian crises of the twenty-first century, the Syrian Civil War that began in 2011 has resulted in over 400,000 deaths and the displacement of millions of refugees. Click here to learn more about the conflict and how you can support the peace process and humanitarian NGOs.

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Israel - Palestine Conflict

Dating back to the mid-20th century, the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is considered by many to be the most intractable conflict of our age. Visit our resource centre to learn more about its causes, consequences and the peace process many hope will lead to its resolution

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Iraq War

Based on a body of lies and misrepresentations, the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 led to hundreds of thousands of civilian and military casualties, laying the foundations for widespread instability and the rise of ISIS. Learn more about the war and its aftermath at our resource portal here.

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Russia - Ukraine Border Crisis

Russia is conducting major military maneuvers along the Ukrainian border. This show of strength is raising alarm bells across Europe, and fears are growing that Putin is planning a repeat of the 2014 pro-Russian invasion of the Donbas region. Russia denies any such claim. Tensions have remained high even after 7 years, and Putin’s remarks on Western aggression have only further escalated the situation. Meanwhile, NATO have been supplying Ukraine with defensive weapons. Talks between Russia and the U.S. are ongoing, and Biden has made it clear that unprecedented sanctions will be put in place if an invasion goes ahead.

Russia - Ukraine Border Crisis

Taliban Takeover (2021)

After the collapse of the Afghanistan government, the Taliban flooded the capital with heavily armed fighters ready to take control. Signifying the failure of the 20-year U.S. campaign to stabilise the country. With plans to form an Islamic government, Afghans and foreigners alike are rushing to leave the country. Many fear the elimination of women’s rights, and the harsh penalties of previous Taliban rule.

Taliban Takeover (2021)

Yemen - A Long Awaited Peace

The Yemeni conflict has its roots in the uprisings of the Arab spring, after the resignation of Abdullah Saleh, the current president Mansur Hadi won a one-candidate election in 2012. The Houthis, an anti-government group, expanded their territory forcing Hadi to flee to Saudi Arabia. Now the news of a possible peace agreement between the government and the separatists brings hope of ending this bloody war.

Yemen - A Long Awaited Peace

Tigray Conflict 2020

The Ethiopian army has been at war against the TPLF and the regional government of Tigray since early November. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered the military campaign after Tigray elected a regional administration in defiance of the central government and attacked an Ethiopian military post in their regional capital Mekele. Since then, reports of attacks on civilians in the region have increased and many have fled to the neighboring state of Sudan. The central government denied targeting civilians but we see a humanitarian crisis that could get even worse in the next few weeks.

Tigray Conflict 2020

The Forever War

After 20 years of war, the US-led coalition has decided to withdraw from Afghanistan because, as President Biden said, "the United States had to end its presence in another country's civil conflict". The Taliban were ousted from power by US-led forces in 2001, but after the foreign military withdrawal, they have been rapidly regaining territory, with Kabul being the latest city to fall, prompting Afghan President Ghani to flee abroad, causing chaos among the Afghan population, who fear Taliban human rights abuses.

The Forever War

Western Sahara

Recently, there were armed clashes in the Western Sahara between the Moroccan military and the region’s independence movement Polisario Front. Western Sahara is a former Spanish colony that was occupied by Morocco in 1975. The Polisario Front fought against the occupation and in 1976, with the support of Algeria and Libya, proclaimed the Democratic Arab Republic of the Sahara. Since 1991 there has been a truce between the two sides, that now seems to be over.

Western Sahara

US-Iran Crisis 2020

On January 3rd, 2020 U.S. President Trump assassinated a famous Iranian military commander in Iraq and in the USA the drums of war are clearly to be heard again. In May 2018 U.S. President Trump withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal and reinstated drastic sanctions on Iran 6 months later. In May and June 2019 oil tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman by an unknown entity. The U.S. Government has immediately accused Iran. A false flag operation as a pretext for war? Find out more about this ongoing crisis.

US-Iran Crisis 2020

Venezuela

In the name of “democracy defence”, U.S. government has imposed sanctions against Venezuela’s PDVSA, the real reason being to take control over the huge oil market. The Venezuelan people are suffering the consequences of these crippling sanctions. Food and medicine shortages have triggered one of the largest migrant exodus in the world.

Venezuela

West Bank Annexation

The annexation of the Israeli-occupied West Bank announced by Netanyahu could already begin in July. The Palestinian leadership strictly rejects the plan while Donald Trump supports the taking of the Palestinian Territories. Critics warn that a Israeli takeover could cause significant unrest and permanently destabilize the area.

West Bank Annexation

BDS Israel

Israel maintains a regime of colonialism and occupation over the Palestinian people, possible only because of international indifference. BDS Israel is a global campaign, with a growing number of supporters from around the world, that promotes various non-violent forms of international boycott against Israel until it fulfills its obligations to Palestine under international law.

BDS Israel

Staged Fake Douma Gas Attack 4/18

On 7 April 2018, the Syrian army allegedly attacked the population of Douma, a city in Syria, with chemicals leading to 40 to 50 deaths. On 14 April 2018, the United States, France and the United Kingdom carried out a series of military strikes against multiple government sites in Syria. Find out more about why this was likely a staged fake attack by reading our extensive resources on the subject.

Staged Fake Douma Gas Attack 4/18

Turkey Attacks Kurds in Northern Syria

The world witnessed another backstabbing move from Trump, as he announced the end of the U.S. alliance with the Kurds to fight ISIS. Since then, Turkish military forces have launched several attacks in Northern Syria, starting a new deadly chapter in this ongoing war.

Turkey Attacks Kurds in Northern Syria

2019 Iraq Protests

Since October 1st 2019, activists and the social media have been protesting against the 16 years of government corruption, unemployment and inefficient public services. They are now requesting an overthrow of the government. The government has been accused of using unnecessary force against the protesters. Follow the situation here.  

2019 Iraq Protests

Kashmir

Kashmir, a territorial conflict since 1947 between India and Pakistan, has experienced 3 wars and many human right allegations against the Indian and Pakistan government. The conflict is not over. On August 5 2019, the Indian government revoked Article 370 that guarantees special autonomy rights to this Muslim-majority state. Find current news and information here!

Kashmir

2019 Bolivian Political Crisis

Following 19 days of civil protest due to the disputed 2019 electoral results, the military and police requested that president Evo Morales resign. Morales resigned on Nov.10th 2019. The following day, Mexico granted the Bolivian president exile. Morale's allies called the event a coup d'état. We have the latest on the situation.   

2019 Bolivian Political Crisis

War on Gaza

Another escalation of deadly conflict began in May 2019, after four Palestinians died while protesting along the Israeli border, and two Israeli soldiers were shot by snipers from Gaza. Israel's prime minister responded by ordering massive attacks in the Gaza Strip, marking the start of a three-day battle that became the worst exchange of attacks in recent years.

War on Gaza

North Korea

Trump and Kim Jong-un met in the Hanoi Summit, back in February, to negotiate the end of North Korea’s nuclear program. But it ended without reaching an agreement, as both sides made demands the other couldn’t accept. After the recent test of a ballistic missile by North Korea, the negotiations fell off on a fragile point.

North Korea

DRC Conflict

DRC is a country that has been trapped in a cycle of violence and political instability. With more than 13 million people needing humanitarian aid and 4.5 million Congolese displaced, this conflict threats to outbreak into a civil war similar to the one suffered by the country from 1997 to 2003 in which five million people died.

DRC Conflict

Must Read

Superb exposé of a war built on lies.

The Afghanistan Papers review.

Must Watch

Time to Rethink Iran

Jon Snow at Chatham House

Suggested Reading

Believe in Non-Violence

the Power of Local Action - by Peace Direct;

Hero of the Month

Ahed Tamimi

Named by some people as the ‘Rosa Parks of Palestine’, this 16-year-old activist bravely stood up against the Israeli occupation and faced an 8 month sentence in prison. 

Featured Organisation of the Month

INCORE

The International Conflict Research Institute, was established in 1993 as a joint project of the UN University and the University of Ulster. Combining research, education and comparative analysis to address the causes, consequences and possible resolutions of conflicts.

Featured Online Resource of the Month

Insight on Conflict

Provides information on peacebuilding organisations. Although they make a real impact, their important work is often ignored due to lack of awareness and information. You can find out who local peacebuilders are, what they do and how to get in touch with them.

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