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Election violence is a crucial problem in the world. According to multiple sources including the BBC, election violence occurs in many countries in Asia, Africa and other regions. Very recently, election violence has taken place in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Additionally, election violence has occurred in many other countries including, but not limited to, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kenya, Nigeria and the Philippines, though the extent and nature of it often vary. But election violence — acts of violence that occur during electoral processes — not only undermines the elections in terms of voter suppression and a loss of trust in…

The possibility of the escalation of the Gaza war has increased. According to multiple sources including the BBC, tensions increased between Iran and its supported groups including Houthis in the Middle East and Israel. Several developments including Houthi’s several attacks on goods carrying ships in the Red Sea, Israel’s killing of a high profile Iranian commander in Syria and the growing presence of the US and some other countries in the Red Sea for securing the movement of ships have increased the potential for an escalation of the Gaza war at least somewhat. It may not be unsurprising altogether if…

Hunger is often used in international and civil wars as a weapon, leading to concerns. According to multiple sources including Euronews, Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of using hunger as a weapon of war in the Gaza Strip. Additionally, this tactic has been used against civilians in many other wars including — but not limited to — the Rwandan civil war, the Syria war and the Yemen war. The use of hunger as a brutal weapon is employed by the warring parties and those in power to manipulate and control vulnerable populations. But this inhumane strategy has devastating consequences,…

The agreement between Venezuela and Guyana for peacefully resolving their territorial disputes over Essequibo — which has strong economic prospects — is a positive development. According to multiple sources including the BBC, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Guyanese President Irfaan Ali have agreed in St Vincent and the Grenadines to not “use force” to settle the territorial dispute over oil-rich Essequibo this month. In a joint declaration, they also agreed to continue dialogue and establish a joint commission of foreign ministers to address any matters arising over the contested area. These developments may help reduce tensions and prevent escalation between…

Social justice is crucial for all. Social justice — which refers to the fair and equitable distribution of resources, opportunities and privileges within a society — is needed for addressing poverty and discrimination and providing opportunities with the ultimate goal of creating a more inclusive and equitable world for all. It is also vital for the protection of human rights and striving for a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can reach his/her full potential regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic. But there is a lack of social justice for a significant…

The United Nations has contributed to peace and security in many countries. The UN facilitates and maintains international peace and security by deploying peacekeeping missions — which often involve military, police and civilian components — to the areas affected by conflict and collaborating with local authorities and communities. The UN peace interventions including its peacekeeping missions has successfully helped reduce tensions, restore stability and prevent further armed violence after a period of intense conflicts. The UN peace interventions, according to multiple sources including the BBC, helped reduce tensions in many regions and countries including in East Timor and Sierra Leone…

Honor killings are a crucial problem in different countries. More than four thousand people typically women, who are believed to have brought shame or dishonor upon the family with acts including adultery, premarital sex, seeking divorce or marrying against the wishes of families, are killed by family members in the name of family honor every year globally. According to multiple sources including the BBC, such killings are found in different regions. But honor killings — which result in the loss of innocent lives, perpetuate a culture of fear and silence and bring other negative consequences — are more in Pakistan,…

Political violence is not uncommon in South America. Between 2018 and 2021, political violence — along with social conflict — has increased manifold in the region. In several countries, there are increased political troubles, leading to political violence including protests and riots. According to multiple sources including the BBC, voters cast their votes during the waves of violence in Ecuador. Among others, there was political violence in Brazil in January 2023 and in Peru in 2022 and early 2023. The supporters of the leading candidates in Brazil’s presidential elections, Jair Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva, were involved in violent confrontations,…

The suspension and counter-suspension of a military deal between North and South Korea has increased tensions in the Korean Peninsula. According to multiple sources including the BBC, Seoul has suspended some parts of the 2018 Comprehensive Military Agreement, a significant step towards easing tensions and promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula, this week with the aim to restart surveillance operations along the border, which would allow the South to monitor North Korean outposts and long-range artillery, in response to North’s launching of the spy satellite Malligyong -1 into space earlier resulting in the complete suspension of it by Pyongyang. Consequently,…

After more than one and a half months of the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas, a hostage deal was reached between the parties. According to multiple sources including the BBC, the representatives of the parties have reached a hostage exchange deal in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, mediated by Qatar and Egypt. The deal will lead to a four-day ceasefire between the parties, along with the release of 50 Hamas-held Israeli hostages and 150 Palestinians held in Israeli jails. These are definitely notable developments in the war, which has by this time killed more than fifteen thousand Israelis…