After 39 years of searching, a Syrian man has been reunited with his brother, who was detained in 1986. His release, along with others, comes amidst a shifting political landscape in Syria and highlights the brutal reality of Syria’s notorious prison system.
Two elderly civilians were found dead and six others, including women and children, are missing following a violent clash between suspected militants and security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district. The incident, which saw militants attack a police station and a CRPF camp, has led to widespread unrest and a shutdown in the state’s hill districts. The ongoing violence highlights the deep-rooted tensions in the region.
A boat carrying hundreds of passengers, primarily women and children, capsized on the River Niger in Nigeria, leading to the deaths of at least 16 people and leaving numerous others missing. The accident occurred as passengers were traveling to celebrate the Muslim festival Mawlid.
A landslide at a gold mine in western Indonesia has tragically claimed the lives of at least 15 people and left dozens more missing. The disaster occurred at a remote site in West Sumatra province following heavy rainfall, highlighting the dangers of unlicensed mining operations in the region.
On the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of 43 Mexican students, their families will take to the streets demanding answers and accountability. The case, a tragic symbol of the country’s missing persons crisis, remains shrouded in mystery and has become a flashpoint in Mexico’s struggle for justice and truth.
A boat carrying passengers from Laos to Myanmar capsized on the Mekong River in the ‘Golden Triangle’ region, leaving at least 20 people missing and presumed dead. The incident occurred due to strong currents and engine failure. The missing individuals are primarily from the Wa region in Myanmar, and investigations are ongoing with Laotian authorities.
A catastrophic landslide triggered by heavy rains struck the town of San Felice a Cancello near Naples, Italy, leaving two individuals missing and feared dead. The landslide, which followed a wildfire that weakened the hillside, caused widespread damage and forced evacuations. Rescue efforts are underway, but the local mayor expressed concern about the missing individuals’ survival.
A small plane carrying nine people, including two pilots and seven passengers, crashed in the jungle of Chacheongsao province, Thailand. All passengers are believed to be dead, with authorities finding body parts and aircraft wreckage. The search operation is ongoing, but hampered by heavy rainfall.
Collins Khalusha, a confessed serial killer accused of murdering 42 women in Kenya, has escaped from police custody. Khalusha, along with 12 others, managed to break out of the Gigiri police station by cutting through a security fence and scaling a perimeter wall. Kenyan authorities have launched a manhunt for the escapees and have arrested eight police officers for their alleged involvement in the escape.
A British-flagged luxury yacht, the Bayesian, sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm, leaving six people missing, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and a Morgan Stanley executive. One person was found dead and 15 survived. The investigation into the rapid sinking of the yacht is ongoing, with experts speculating about the cause of the tragedy.
