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Ukraine faces Russian resistance in frontline Kupiansk
Ukraine faces Russian resistance in frontline Kupiansk
by  AFP

Ukraine's troops retook almost all of the Kharkiv region in their lightning counter-offensive, but in the city of Kupiansk -- split in two by the Oskil River -- Russian forces are fighting to hold on. It is also a road crossing point for the Oskil, and several bridges in the city have been all but wrecked in the fighting.

UN report warns of crimes against humanity in Ethiopia
UN report warns of crimes against humanity in Ethiopia
by  AFP

UN investigators said Monday they believed Ethiopia's government was behind ongoing crimes against humanity in Tigray, and warned the resumption of the conflict there increased the risk of "further atrocity crimes". "With a resumption of hostilities in northern Ethiopia, there is a very real risk of further civilian suffering and further atrocity crimes," Murungi warned.

Chadian FM resigns blaming junta for his exit
Chadian FM resigns blaming junta for his exit
by  AFP

Chad's foreign minister resigned on Monday, accusing the ruling junta of sidelining him at a key forum aimed at steering the country to democratic rule. In his resignation letter to Deby, Cherif accused the junta of "repetitive and untimely" interference and creating a situation "as unhealthy as it is confused and unacceptable... reducing me to a simple extra".

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