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International Law Strained as Conflicts Escalate; Limited Aid Reaches Gaza
International law, designed to mitigate the impact of war, is nearing a breaking point as conflicts rage across the globe, according to a new study by the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. The study, covering 23 armed conflicts over the past 18 months, estimates that over 100,000 civilians have been killed, with torture and rape committed with near impunity. Meanwhile, in a separate development, a small number of sick and wounded Palestinians were permitted to cross the Rafah border into Egypt on Monday, marking a limited reopening after more than 20 months of closure.
The Geneva Academy's report paints a grim picture of modern warfare, highlighting the widespread disregard for international humanitarian law. The study did not specify which of the 23 conflicts were the most egregious.
In the Middle East, the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt saw a limited reopening, with a small number of Palestinians allowed to seek medical treatment in Egypt. According to Egyptian officials, approximately 150 people were expected to leave Gaza, and 50 to enter, on Monday. However, Reuters reported that by nightfall, Israel had only permitted 12 Palestinians to cross. The crossing had been largely closed for over 20 months.
Elsewhere, in Niger, Russian forces reportedly assisted in repelling an attack claimed by the ISIL (ISIS) armed group on the main airport in Niamey last week. Russia's Foreign Ministry stated on Monday that the attack was repelled through the joint efforts of the Russian Ministry of Defence's African Corps and the Nigerien armed forces.
In Eastern Europe, the Russia-Ukraine war continued, with Kyiv coming under attack early Tuesday morning. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city’s military administration, reported damage to several apartment buildings and an educational establishment. Reuters reported loud explosions in the city. According to news agencies, a father and son were killed, and two children and their mother were injured.
Madagascar is also facing a crisis as Tropical Cyclone Fytia has affected nearly 30,000 people and killed at least three. Maggie Shopova and Ed Walton for Met Desk reported that the storm, the island's first tropical storm of the season, may bring 150mm of rain, and it is estimated that more than 40,000 homes could be flooded in the coming days.
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