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DRC Refugees In Bugarama - Rwanda

Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their operations across several areas of South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the past days, even as the DRC and Rwanda signed in Washington a peace deal hailed as a major step toward de-escalation in the region. Residents in the affected areas reported a FARDC pullback and the displacement of civilians fleeing the new combat zones. Hundreds of families have arrived in Uvira, while others from Kamanyola, a strategic crossroad in the province, crossed into Rwanda to escape shellfire. Photo by Zanem Nety Zaidi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DRC Refugees In Bugarama - Rwanda

Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their operations across several areas of South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the past days, even as the DRC and Rwanda signed in Washington a peace deal hailed as a major step toward de-escalation in the region. Residents in the affected areas reported a FARDC pullback and the displacement of civilians fleeing the new combat zones. Hundreds of families have arrived in Uvira, while others from Kamanyola, a strategic crossroad in the province, crossed into Rwanda to escape shellfire. Photo by Zanem Nety Zaidi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DRC Refugees In Bugarama - Rwanda

A man helps a displaced child from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) get on a bus heading for a refugee camp in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their operations across several areas of South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the past days, even as the DRC and Rwanda signed in Washington a peace deal hailed as a major step toward de-escalation in the region. Residents in the affected areas reported a FARDC pullback and the displacement of civilians fleeing the new combat zones. Hundreds of families have arrived in Uvira, while others from Kamanyola, a strategic crossroad in the province, crossed into Rwanda to escape shellfire. Photo by Zanem Nety Zaidi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DRC Refugees In Bugarama - Rwanda

A displaced family from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is seen on a bus heading for a refugee camp in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their operations across several areas of South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the past days, even as the DRC and Rwanda signed in Washington a peace deal hailed as a major step toward de-escalation in the region. Residents in the affected areas reported a FARDC pullback and the displacement of civilians fleeing the new combat zones. Hundreds of families have arrived in Uvira, while others from Kamanyola, a strategic crossroad in the province, crossed into Rwanda to escape shellfire. Photo by Zanem Nety Zaidi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DRC Refugees In Bugarama - Rwanda

Displaced children from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen on a bus heading for a refugee camp in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their operations across several areas of South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the past days, even as the DRC and Rwanda signed in Washington a peace deal hailed as a major step toward de-escalation in the region. Residents in the affected areas reported a FARDC pullback and the displacement of civilians fleeing the new combat zones. Hundreds of families have arrived in Uvira, while others from Kamanyola, a strategic crossroad in the province, crossed into Rwanda to escape shellfire. Photo by Zanem Nety Zaidi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DRC Refugees In Bugarama - Rwanda

A displaced woman from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sits on a bus heading for a refugee camp in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their operations across several areas of South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the past days, even as the DRC and Rwanda signed in Washington a peace deal hailed as a major step toward de-escalation in the region. Residents in the affected areas reported a FARDC pullback and the displacement of civilians fleeing the new combat zones. Hundreds of families have arrived in Uvira, while others from Kamanyola, a strategic crossroad in the province, crossed into Rwanda to escape shellfire. Photo by Zanem Nety Zaidi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India - Pakistan Conflicts - Srinagar

An Indian paramilitary personnel conducts surveillance using binoculars as he stands atop a commercial building in Srinagar, India, on May 10, 2025. Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following India's targeted strikes on alleged "terrorist infrastructure" inside Pakistan, which were carried out in retaliation for a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month. Both sides have since exchanged drone and missile attacks along the border, resulting in dozens of fatalities and widespread disruption, with each nation vowing further action while international mediators urge de-escalation. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India - Pakistan Conflicts - Srinagar

An Indian paramilitary trooper stands a guard in Srinagar, India, on May 10, 2025. Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following India's targeted strikes on alleged "terrorist infrastructure" inside Pakistan, which were carried out in retaliation for a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month. Both sides have since exchanged drone and missile attacks along the border, resulting in dozens of fatalities and widespread disruption, with each nation vowing further action while international mediators urge de-escalation. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India - Pakistan Conflicts - Srinagar

A Policeman checks a vehicle in a market in Srinagar, India, on May 10, 2025. Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following India's targeted strikes on alleged "terrorist infrastructure" inside Pakistan, which were carried out in retaliation for a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month. Both sides have since exchanged drone and missile attacks along the border, resulting in dozens of fatalities and widespread disruption, with each nation vowing further action while international mediators urge de-escalation. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India - Pakistan Conflicts - Srinagar

A Policeman checks a vehicle in a market in Srinagar, India, on May 10, 2025. Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following India's targeted strikes on alleged "terrorist infrastructure" inside Pakistan, which were carried out in retaliation for a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month. Both sides have since exchanged drone and missile attacks along the border, resulting in dozens of fatalities and widespread disruption, with each nation vowing further action while international mediators urge de-escalation. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India - Pakistan Conflicts - Srinagar

Policemen stand guard in a market in Srinagar, India, on May 10, 2025. Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following India's targeted strikes on alleged "terrorist infrastructure" inside Pakistan, which were carried out in retaliation for a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month. Both sides have since exchanged drone and missile attacks along the border, resulting in dozens of fatalities and widespread disruption, with each nation vowing further action while international mediators urge de-escalation. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Int'l community calls for de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tension

STORY: Int'l community calls for de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tension SHOOTING TIME: April 13-14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Jerusalem/Cairo/Damascus/UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent 2. phone footages of the Iran's missile and drone attack in Israel on the night of April 13 3. STANDUP 2 (English): Xie E, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held on April 14 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Egyptian citizen 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SUHAIL NAJM, Syrian citizen STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent "Here I'm near the Israeli Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem. After several hours of discussion Sunday evening, Israel's war cabinet has yet to decide on how and when to respond to Iran's missile and drone attack. Spokesman of Israel Defense Forces Daniel Hagari said in a press briefing Sunday evening that a defensive coalition of Israel and its

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UN envoy expresses concerns about Syria's situation, urges for de-escalation

STORY: UN envoy expresses concerns about Syria's situation, urges for de-escalation SHOOTING TIME: March 17, 2024 DATELINE: March 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting between Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad and UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen 2. various of UN vehicles entering the hotel 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEIR PEDERSEN, UN Special Envoy for Syria 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GEIR PEDERSEN, UN Special Envoy for Syria 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GEIR PEDERSEN, UN Special Envoy for Syria STORYLINE: United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen expressed concerns about the current situation in Syria during his visit to the country on Sunday, emphasizing the importance of de-escalation. Following a meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, Pedersen highlighted the country's challenges regarding security, economy, and the political process. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEIR PEDERSEN, UN Special Envoy for Syria "The

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-UN-ENVOY-BRIEFING

(240318) -- DAMASCUS, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen speaks to reporters in Damascus, Syria, March 17, 2024. Pedersen expressed concerns about the current situation in Syria during his visit to the country on Sunday, emphasizing the importance of de-escalation. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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Egyptian FM, UNRWA commissioner-general discuss de-escalation, aid delivery to Gaza

STORY: Egyptian FM, UNRWA commissioner-general discuss de-escalation, aid delivery to Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:33 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Cairo 2. various of the meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees 3. various of street views in Cairo STORYLINE: The Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in Cairo on Tuesday. According to an Egyptian foreign ministry spokesperson, the two sides talked about the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip and the need to ensure full access to humanitarian and relief aid. Shoukry stressed Egypt's firm commitment to making all necessary efforts to reduce and alleviate the burden of human suffering to which the Palestinians are exposed. For his part,

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Egypt, Jordan leaders discuss Israeli escalation in Gaza

STORY: Egypt, Jordan leaders discuss Israeli escalation in Gaza DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of airport and the two leaders 2. various of the meeting (courtesy of Egyptian presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi held talks with visiting King Abdullah II of Jordan on Thursday, discussing the ongoing Israeli escalation in the besieged Palestinian Gaza Strip. The meeting in Cairo focused on "the subsequent deterioration in the security situation and humanitarian conditions of the brotherly Palestinian people in Gaza and the deaths and injury of thousands," said the Egyptian presidency in a statement. They also mentioned their joint efforts to push for calm and de-escalation. The two leaders stressed the need to deliver humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing "in a sustainable manner." Sisi and Abdullah reiterated that "achieving real and sustainable stability in the region is

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Egyptian FM, UN chief discuss de-escalation, aid delivery to Gaza

STORY: Egyptian FM, UN chief discuss de-escalation, aid delivery to Gaza DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a joint press conference held by Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egyptian FM 3. various of the press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed on Thursday with visiting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ways to de-escalate the Israel-Hamas conflict and arrangements for the humanitarian aid delivery to the besieged Gaza Strip. In a joint press conference following their meeting in Cairo, Shoukry said that he discussed with Guterres "the unprecedented escalation" of the ongoing conflict, echoing the UN's call for an immediate cease-fire. The talks came a day after Israel agreed to allow some humanitarian aid provided by

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Egypt, France discuss means to prevent expansion of Israeli-Hamas conflict

STORY: Egypt, France discuss means to prevent expansion of Israeli-Hamas conflict DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting (courtesy of Egyptian presidency) 2. various of a press conference STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and visiting French Minister of Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna discussed in Cairo on Monday the current situation of the Israel-Hamas conflict and its threat to the region's security and stability. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, Sisi highlighted the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip and the need to provide urgent humanitarian and relief aid to the Gazans. He also stressed the need for de-escalation and expressed rejection of exposing civilians to collective punishment, such as siege, starvation, or displacement. Exchanging views on the military escalations in the Gaza Strip, the French minister praised Egypt's key role in dealing with this

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Jordanian, Austrian FMs discuss ties, efforts for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

STORY: Jordanian, Austrian FMs discuss ties, efforts for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks DATELINE: April 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the meeting 2 various of the press conference STORYLINE: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Monday discussed with his visiting Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg the joint efforts to push for Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and bolster the bilateral ties. The two ministers looked into ways to enhance cooperation and discussed regional and international developments, topped with the Palestinian cause and efforts for de-escalation in Jerusalem, said the Jordanian Foreign Ministry in a statement. Safadi said that maintaining calm and ending the tension is a top priority for all, which could be achieved by Israel's respect for the historical and legal status quo of Jerusalem's Islamic and Christian holy sites. The two ministers stressed keenness on advancing mutual cooperation while signing

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UN-SECURITY COUNCIL-BRIEFING-UKRAINE

(220406) -- UNITED NATIONS, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (C, front) speaks during a Security Council's briefing on Ukraine at the UN headquarters in New York, April 5, 2022. China is strongly committed to de-escalating and ending the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible, an envoy said on Tuesday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: China desires de-escalation, rapid resolution of conflict in Ukraine" (Xinhua/Xie E)

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UN-SECURITY COUNCIL-BRIEFING-UKRAINE

(220406) -- UNITED NATIONS, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- China's permanent representative to the United Nations Zhang Jun (C, front) speaks during a Security Council's briefing on Ukraine at the UN headquarters in New York, April 5, 2022. China is strongly committed to de-escalating and ending the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible, an envoy said on Tuesday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: China desires de-escalation, rapid resolution of conflict in Ukraine" (Xinhua/Xie E)

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UN-SECURITY COUNCIL-BRIEFING-UKRAINE

(220406) -- UNITED NATIONS, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo (C, front) speaks during a Security Council's briefing on Ukraine at the UN headquarters in New York, April 5, 2022. China is strongly committed to de-escalating and ending the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible, an envoy said on Tuesday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: China desires de-escalation, rapid resolution of conflict in Ukraine" (Xinhua/Xie E)

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UN-SECURITY COUNCIL-BRIEFING-UKRAINE

(220406) -- UNITED NATIONS, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths speaks via video link during a Security Council's briefing on Ukraine at the UN headquarters in New York, April 5, 2022. China is strongly committed to de-escalating and ending the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible, an envoy said on Tuesday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: China desires de-escalation, rapid resolution of conflict in Ukraine" (Xinhua/Xie E)

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China desires de-escalation, rapid resolution of conflict in Ukraine

STORY: China desires de-escalation, rapid resolution of conflict in Ukraine DATELINE: April 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: STORYLINE: China is strongly committed to de-escalating and ending the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible, an envoy said on Tuesday. China's permanent representative to the United Nations Zhang Jun made the remarks at the UN Security Council's briefing on Ukraine. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the United Nations "De-escalation and putting an early end to the conflict in Ukraine is the earnest expectation of the international community and the strong desire of China. As we have stressed many times, dialogue and negotiation is the only way leading to the door for peace. The Russian Federation and Ukraine have had rounds of negotiations. We welcome the two sides to stick to the general direction of peace negotiations, overcome difficulties and differences, and continue to build conditions for a c