Homs, Syria – An assault by Islamic State (ISIS) affiliated mercenaries left one member of a pro-Damascus militia dead and destroyed multiple military vehicles in the Homs desert. The confrontation occurred in an area straddling Qasr al-Hayr and al-Sukhnah, demonstrating the continuing volatility in the region amid Syria’s prolonged conflict. The assault, led by well-armed … Read more
Thessaloniki, Greece – Following a violent attack on two transgender individuals over the weekend, a large crowd of LGBTQ+ community members and allies took to the streets of Thessaloniki in northern Greece to protest. Thousands of people gathered in Aristotelous Square, the site of the attack, on Sunday evening, before marching through the city streets … Read more
MOSCOW, Russia – The death of opposition activist Alexei Navalny has sparked outrage and accusations of state-sponsored murder as police crackdown on memorials and arrests of supporters. Navalny’s allies have accused Russian authorities of covering up his death and giving contradictory information about the cause and whereabouts of his body, causing suspicion and anger among … Read more