Palestinians subjected to burns, assaults, electric shocks
GAZA, Apr 07 (BBC/AFP/Reuters): Palestinian detainees released back to Gaza have told the BBC they were subjected to mistreatment and torture at the hands of Israeli military and prison staff, adding to reports of misconduct within Israel's barracks and jails.One man said he was attacked with chemicals and set alight....
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UAE presses for Gaza truce in talks with Israel minister
DUBAI, Apr 07 (AFP): The United Arab Emirates foreign minister on Sunday pressed the need for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict during a rare visit by Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar, an official statement said.The UAE and Israel established relations in 2020 as part of the US-brokered Abraham Accords. But...
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Iran-backed militias in Iraq ready to disarm to avert Trump wrath
BAGHDAD, Apr 07 (Reuters): Several powerful Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq are prepared to disarm for the first time to avert the threat of an escalating conflict with the US Trump administration, 10 senior commanders and Iraqi officials told Reuters.The move to defuse tensions follows repeated warnings issued privately by...
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Myanmar fighting continues despite truce
YANGON, Apr 07 (BBC): Fighting has been reported in Myanmar despite the military junta and a rebel group alliance announcing temporary ceasefires to support earthquake relief.As of Friday, the military had carried out at least 14 attacks since the ceasefire, according to reports received by the UN Human Rights office.The...
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