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March 20242024FirearmsNarco-StatesInternational NewsNarcotics Trade
Sofia Diaz

Former Honduran President Convicted in the US of Working with Drug Traffickers

Juan Orlando Hernández, a former 2-term president of Honduras, has been indicted on drug-trafficking and firearm charges and was extradited to the United States for trial. Hernández has been accused of conspiring with infamous drug lords such as Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel also known as El Chapo, to import copious amounts of cocaine into the U.S and of possessing destructive firearms.

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Russia-UkraineMarch 20242024WorldEastern EuropeFocusInternational News
Envoy Staff Writer

FOCUS on Global Ceasefire/Peacemaking Efforts: Russia/Ukraine

The Russo-Ukrainian War has been waging on for over 2 years with no end in sight, capitalized by the recent reelection of Russian President Vladimir Putin. While many scholars believe the Russian campaigns in Ukraine will only stop if Putin is ousted, increasing calls for ceasefire, both in the warring nations and from the international community have surfaced in recent months.

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March 20242024WorldFocusInternational NewsAfrica
Sophia Alicea

FOCUS: Ceasefire/Peacemaking Efforts in Sudan

The complexity of Sudan’s civil conflict, driven by entrenched grievances among the warring parties, religious divisions, ethnic struggles, competition for oil, and mistrust, lead the country to have a steep uphill climb to peace. The implementation and maintenance of peace have been impeded by breaches, insufficient monitoring systems, and conflicting interests among involved parties.

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March 20242024International NewsConflict and Security
Joseph Brennan

18 Peruvian Arms Traffickers Arrested

Peru has a long and troubled history with gun violence. Strict gun control laws exist, but their effectiveness is hampered by the easy availability of illegal firearms on the black market, explains the Library of Congress. The country’s borders, particularly those adjoining Ecuador, are known for facilitating the smuggling of weapons, fueling a persistent problem

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International Response Israel-HamasInternational NewsReligious PersecutionMiddle East
Yasmin Obeidallah

Palestinians Prepare for Ramadan as Devastation Continues

The holy month of Ramadan is traditionally a time of joy, celebration, and worship for Muslims around the world. This year, as Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and in the diaspora mourn the destruction and violence faced in Gaza at the hands of Israeli forces, it stands as a reminder of life before the bombardment.

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