Despite dashed hopes, some in Ukrainian city Kherson refuse to leave
Kherson, Ukraine Reuters Vladyslav Antoniuk felt euphoric three months ago when he returned to his home city Kherson, the day Ukrainian troops rolled back in and jubilant residents waved blue and yellow flags in the main square to celebrate. The recapture of the only regional capital Russia had seized during its invasion was the biggest […]
Putin demands all-Russia war effort as he declares martial law in occupied Ukraine
London, UKReuters Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he was introducing martial law in four Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine that Moscow claimed last month as its own territory but is struggling to defend from Ukrainian advances. In televised remarks to members of his Security Council, Putin boosted the security powers of all Russia’s regional […]
Justice elusive decades after martial law, say Filipino victims
Manila, Philippines AP Survivors of torture and other atrocities under Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos on Wednesday marked his martial law declaration 50 years ago by pressing their demand for justice and apology from his son – now the country’s President in a stunning reversal of fortunes for the once reviled family. Activists held street protests, […]
Dozens of Congo’s rebels lay down weapons in the east
Kitshanga, Democratic Republic of CongoReuters Dozens of militia fighters in the Democratic Republic of Congo have laid down their weapons and surrendered, the first to do so since President Felix Tshisekedi announced martial law to tackle worsening security in two eastern provinces. Around 140 men from various local armed groups sang and clapped as they […]
Chaos in the Philippines as Islamist group storms city, abducts Christians and sets church on fire
World Watch Monitor A Catholic priest and 13 other Christians were taken hostage, while a cathedral and Protestant-run college were among the buildings set on fire, when an extremist group which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State descended upon the city of Marawi in the southern Philippines on Tuesday. Three fires broke out, as […]