World News in Brief: Civilian killings in Afghanistan, Kazakhstan air crash, more Syrian refugees return home
December 26, 2024
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Afghanistan: At least 10 civilians were killed and 15 others wounded in a roadside bomb attack in the eastern province of Nangarhar on Sunday. The blast targeted a minibus carrying civilians in the district of Khogyani. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Kazakhstan: A Bek Air Fokker 100 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Almaty International Airport on Friday, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more. The plane was carrying 95 passengers and five crew members when it crashed into a building. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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Syria: More than 100,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their homes in the past year, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The majority of the refugees have returned to areas that have been liberated from the Islamic State group. However, the UNHCR warns that many refugees are still facing challenges, including lack of access to basic services and fear of returning to areas that are still controlled by the government.
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Yemen: The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Yemen, where a civil war has been raging for more than four years. The council also condemned the recent escalation of violence in the country, which has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians.
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Venezuela: The Venezuelan government has released 25 political prisoners, including opposition leader Leopoldo López. The release of the prisoners is part of a dialogue process between the government and the opposition.
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United States: The United States has imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies for their alleged involvement in the development of North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. The sanctions target the China National Heavy Machinery Corporation and the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology.
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