KIGOMA, Tanzania One of the world’s most famous chimpanzee colonies is facing an existential threat, a researcher has warned, calling for urgent steps to address the issue.   From around 150 chimpanzees in the 1960s, the total population in Gombe National Park in western...

Here we go again. Since shortly after the beginning of Syria’s civil war, countries faced with the prospect of hosting Syrian refugees  have touted the idea  of “safe areas” within Syria to which refugees could be returned, despite the fact that such zones historically  have...

Hamas on Wednesday said its chief Ismail Haniyeh held talks with Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish officials to review developments regarding a cease-fire in Gaza, where Israel continues its air and ground attacks for nearly nine months. In a statement, the group said Haniyeh held "communications...

(SNHR)- The Hague – The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) revealed in its latest monthly report released Wednesday that no fewer than 1,236 cases of arbitrary arrests were documented in the first half of 2024, with those detained including 56 children and 30 women. Meanwhile, 217 of the...