Al Mayadeen English
Civilian casualties from bombing or other explosive violence have reached a record high in 2024, with 61,353 civilians killed or injured; a 67% increase from 2023, according to Action on Armed Violence (AOAV). Israeli wars accounted for 55% of these casualties (33,910), followed by the war in Ukraine at 19% (11,693). Gaza was the hardest-hit region, comprising 39% of all casualties, with over 23,600 deaths reported. The report highlighted that AOAV's findings undercount the true toll, as it based its study on English-language reports only.
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Dieter Reinisch on Europe's weakness, role in Africa, armed conflict
In an interview with Al Mayadeen, historian and journalist Dieter Reinisch warns of the global consequences stemming from the European Union’s growing economic and geopolitical weakness. Reinisch argues that as Europe loses global trade partners and faces internal recession, the risk of increased armed conflicts and wars is rising. He highlights the EU’s growing dependence on raw materials from Africa, particularly the Sahel and sub-Saharan regions, noting that European and French troops have meanwhile been expelled from their former colonies following progressive military coups.
