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The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission is investigating the killing of at least 48 people in Oromia, Ethiopia’s largest region. The attack, attributed to the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), was a deadly ambush that took place last week in the North Shewa district. The OLA, designated a terrorist organization by the Ethiopian government, has been accused of carrying out massacres in its fight for regional autonomy. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict in Oromia, plagued by political disputes, land issues, and ethnic tensions.

A brutal gang attack in Haiti’s key agricultural region has left at least 70 dead and forced thousands to flee their homes, highlighting the escalating violence gripping the country. The massacre, claimed by the Gran Grif gang, was reportedly a retaliation for civilians’ inaction against the group. International support remains limited, while the UN warns of deepening humanitarian crises as gangs continue to control vast swathes of the nation.

A survivor of the brutal massacre in Barsalogho, Burkina Faso, describes the harrowing experience of searching for her brothers among hundreds of bodies. The attack, claimed by an Al Qaeda-linked group, left at least 400 people dead, including civilians forced to dig trenches for the military. The survivor’s testimony reveals the devastating impact of the violence on the community and the government’s failure to protect its citizens.

Religious sites, often targeted for their symbolic value and large gatherings, have been victims of numerous terror attacks worldwide. This article explores some of the deadliest incidents, highlighting the devastating impact on communities and the global fight against extremism.

In a shocking revelation by Human Rights Watch (HRW), the Burkina Faso military is accused of committing atrocities in two villages, killing 223 civilians, including 56 children, on February 25, 2024. This heinous crime, deemed among the worst perpetrated by the military in nearly a decade, has drawn widespread condemnation from international organizations and activists.

On Monday, a 10-year-old boy woke up to find his family brutally murdered. His father, Jonathon Candy, shot his wife, Lindsay Candy, and three of his sons, Dylan, Ethan, and Lucas, before killing himself. The boy called 911 and reported the grisly discovery, leading to a police investigation. Investigators are still searching for a motive for the massacre. The family had no history of domestic violence or police involvement.

A tragic incident in Oklahoma City has resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including a father who allegedly shot his wife, three sons, and then himself. The victims have been identified as 39-year-old Lindsay Candy, her sons Dylan Candy, Ethan Candy, and Lucas Candy, ages 18, 14, and 12, respectively, and the father, 42-year-old Jonathan Candy. The sole survivor is a 10-year-old child who discovered the gruesome scene.

A 42-year-old man shot and killed his wife and three sons in Oklahoma City on Monday morning before taking his own life. The victims have been identified as Lindsay Candy, 39; Dylan Candy, 18; Ethan Candy, 14; and Lucas Candy, 12. The couple’s 10-year-old son was spared. Investigators are still trying to determine the motive for the killings.