MAE SOT, Thailand – Amid recent turmoil in Myanmar, Thailand’s foreign minister emphasized the importance of peace and dialogue with Myanmar’s military authorities. This comes after the loss of a key border trading town to opposing forces, sparking concerns of potential retaliatory violence. The town of Myawaddy, located near Mae Sot in Thailand, fell to … Read more
Rafah, Gaza Strip – Amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, a dire famine has gripped the region, claiming the life of a 10-year-old Palestinian child named Yazan al-Kafarneh. Reports indicate that the number of children dying from malnutrition and lack of proper medical care in Gaza has now reached 16, painting a grim … Read more
Chicago, Illinois – Following two recent mass shootings on Chicago’s South Side, a local church organized a vigil to honor the victims and rally the community to advocate for peace. Ald. William Hall, representing the city’s 6th Ward, urged attendees at Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church to stand up against violence, emphasizing the potential impact … Read more
Residents of Vancouver, Canada, gathered for a vigil last month to honor the memories of 14 homicide victims, including two women from the Peace Region and two from Prince George. The event, organized by Vancouver Rape Relief, aimed to remember the lives lost and bring attention to the issue of violence against women. During the … Read more
TERRELL, Texas – A former justice of the peace in North Texas, who was sentenced to death in 2014 for a revenge plot that left three people dead, is seeking a new death penalty trial. Eric Williams was convicted of killing a district attorney’s wife in the plot, leading to his conviction. Williams’ attorneys claim … Read more