Investigative Conflict Reporting Since 2013
Fiction Reader Discretion Advised The U.S. has drastically reduced its support for NATO and Ukraine, redirecting military resources inward to focus on “America First” priorities. European allies, previously dependent on the robust support of the U.S., find themselves scrambling to fill the gap. Eastern Europe is the first to feel the seismic shift; with American…
Foreign interference, particularly from Russia and Iran, played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion leading up to the 2024 election and likely contributed to what appears to be a Trump victory. On Election Day, over 40 bomb threats targeted polling locations in Democratic-leaning areas across five swing states, including Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These…
Ethiopia’s Tigray War has left a devastating impact on the country, rooted in deep political tensions between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the dominant political force in the Tigray region. The conflict escalated due to long-standing grievances, power struggles, and ethnic divisions. The TPLF had been a central power in…
In Nigeria, 29 children are facing the death penalty due to their involvement in protests related to the country’s growing economic crisis. The protests, which have emerged as a response to the escalating cost of living, reflect the deep frustrations of a population struggling with rising inflation, unemployment, and poverty. These children, aged between 14…
In recent months, Russia’s war in Ukraine has increasingly relied on military support from nations like Iran, North Korea, and China, as Vladimir Putin’s regime faces mounting pressure due to international sanctions and a faltering military campaign. This coalition of authoritarian states has contributed weapons, technology, and potentially even manpower, creating a complex geopolitical scenario…
U.S. forces launched precision airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, focusing on five underground weapons storage locations. This operation, authorized by President Biden and carried out by B-2 stealth bombers, marks a significant move to neutralize the Houthis’ missile and drone capabilities. These weapons have been used to attack vessels in the Red Sea and…
The conflict between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has thrown the country into chaos, escalating across all of Sudan’s eighteen states. Khartoum, the capital, lies in ruins, while the RSF’s capture of the vital supply hub, Wad Madani, has further cut off civilians from essential external aid. Health systems have collapsed,…
In a report last year by the Financial Times, it was noted that Russian and Ukrainian fighters are mutually involved in Sudan’s ongoing civil conflict, despite their countries being at war. Retired Ukrainian pilots and Russian snipers are supporting Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) under de facto president General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. This highlights the complex…