# Civilians

Last year

2022

# Resistance

The ordinary Ukrainians who have taken up arms to fight Russia’s invasion

“They gave out the rifles, loaded them for us and here we are.”

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Feb 26th 2022, 9:32 AM

All time

# timeline

How events unfolded in Ballymurphy in August 1971

Ten people were fatally wounded in gunfire involving the British army in west Belfast over three days in August 1971.

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May 11th 2021, 8:36 AM

# Syrian civil war

'Too little, too late' - Syrian army halts shelling of Aleppo to allow trapped civilians to leave

The Syrian Army said it has halted bombing yesterday.

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Dec 9th 2016, 6:51 AM

# Uganda

Warlord 'told hostages to kill and eat civilians'

Dominic Ongwen faces 70 charges including war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Jan 21st 2016, 9:44 PM

# Baghdad

Group of American civilians kidnapped in Iraq

The individuals were taken from an interpreter’s home in Baghdad.

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Jan 18th 2016, 9:16 AM

# Robert Lewis Dear

Suspect named in family planning clinic shooting that left three dead

The shooting took place just a day after millions of Americans celebrated Thanksgiving.

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Nov 28th 2015, 4:12 PM

# conflict zone

Ukraine ceasefire began at midnight - but two civilians have already been killed

An elderly man and woman were killed in Popasna.

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Feb 15th 2015, 11:30 AM

# levelled

Five Palestinians from the same family killed by Israeli warplane attacks

Israel has vowed no let-up until it can guarantee the safety of its civilians.

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Aug 23rd 2014, 11:46 AM

# Ukraine

Russian aid convoy to Ukraine described as a 'direct invasion'

Angela Merkel and Barack Obama warned that Moscow’s military presence and shelling were triggering a “dangerous escalation” of the conflict.

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Aug 23rd 2014, 7:39 AM

# Ukraine

Over 2,100 people killed in Ukraine violence

Meanwhile, a Russian aid convoy is still waiting near Ukrainian border to be checked for delivery.

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Aug 19th 2014, 12:00 PM

# jabaliya refugee camp

Israel to investigate shelling of UN school

The school was shelled yesterday, with 16 people who had been sheltering there killed.

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Jul 31st 2014, 8:27 AM

Voices

Column: The generosity of the Irish people makes me incredibly proud

Ettie Higgins works to deliver lifesaving assistance to children and babies caught up in the violence across Syria. She tells of the ongoing battle to survive in almost impossible conditions faced by families.

Oct 8th 2013, 1:00 PM

Voices

Column: 'Life for an Afghan is random, ruthless and unforgiving'

After living in Afghanistan, I got to see first-hand what the people of that country go through, writes Noel Scanlon, who says he wishes he could be more optimistic about the country’s future.

Jul 3rd 2013, 5:30 PM

Voices

Column: What lessons have been learned from the Iraq War?

Ten years ago this week the United States-led “coalition of the willing” launched the Iraq War. If we’ve learned anything from the Iraq experience it’s that governments should refrain from biting off more than they can chew, says Scott Fitzsimmons.

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Mar 23rd 2013, 7:00 PM

# archive

PICS: Surviving Christmas during World War II

Poignant archive pictures show attempts to bring Christmas cheer and boost morale through 1939 to 1945.

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Dec 24th 2012, 10:00 AM

# need to know

The Evening Fix: Saturday

Things we learned, loved and shared today…

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Aug 18th 2012, 7:58 PM

# Civil War

Syrian government warplanes pound Aleppo rebels - NGO

The fighter jets have repeatedly hit areas held by the rebels in two districts of the city today.

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Aug 5th 2012, 6:03 PM

# Syria

Syria latest: UN human rights chief warns of 'consequences' for both sides

“The world does not forget or forgive crimes like these,” Navi Pillay said of reported atrocities against Syrian civilians.

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Jul 27th 2012, 10:50 AM

# Syria

Assad regime 'could use chemical weapons'

Syria’s ex-ambassador to Iraq, Nawaf Fares, said that there are unconfirmed reports that such weapons might have already been used.

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Jul 17th 2012, 8:47 AM

# Syria

Tánaiste calls for accountability for Syrian massacres

As killings in Syria continue, Gilmore has called for a strong UN Security Council Resolution and for sanctions to be imposed on those who wage war.

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Jul 14th 2012, 4:00 PM

# Afghanistan

NATO to limit airstrikes on Afghan homes

A spokesperson for the military alliance says that airstrikes will not be used on civilian dwellings unless it’s a matter of ‘self-defence for troops on the ground’.

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Jun 11th 2012, 5:35 PM

# Afghanistan

US soldier to face murder charges over deaths of 17 Afghans

Staff Sergeant Robert Bales will also face charges of assault and a string of other offences, a military official says.

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Mar 23rd 2012, 8:07 AM

# Libya

Amnesty hits out at NATO failure to investigate Libyan deaths

Amnesty International has said that NATO failed to investigate the killing of scores of civiilans in Libyan airstrikes carried out by its forces.

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Mar 19th 2012, 2:31 PM

# Massacre

At least 45 women and children 'massacred' in Syria

Their bodies were found after being stabbed and burned in Homs, opposition activists said.

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Mar 12th 2012, 9:37 AM

# Shooting

Update: US soldier kills 16 Afghans as crisis deepens

Reuters cites witnesses who say American soldiers were laughing and appeared drunk during the attack.

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Mar 11th 2012, 7:09 PM

# Arab Spring

UN says 100 civilians are being killed every day in Syria

A top UN official has said that over 7500 people have died so far in the ongoing violence.

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Feb 29th 2012, 9:44 AM

# Shannon Airport

Over 1,100 planes carrying military arms landed at Shannon Airport in 2011

The Minister for Transport has also said that under 250,000 American soldiers passed through the airport in 2011.

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Jan 24th 2012, 11:26 AM

# Syria

'Whitewash' - Protests rage in Syria as Arab League monitors arrive

President Bashar Assad’s regime continues to crack down on protesters as he resists pressure to step down. Nearly 300 civilians have been killed in the last ten days alone.

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Dec 27th 2011, 9:27 PM