Borders

The International Organization for Migration reports that displaced people from Darfur are crossing into Chad as fighting intensifies in Sudan. The agency also said more than two thousand people have fled from El-Fasher to Tawila in recent days because of deteriorating security. The movement underscores the deepening humanitarian crisis in the region as the Sudan conflict continues to push civilians across borders.

A Russian suicide drone struck near the Yahodyn border crossing between Ukraine and Poland, according to a report circulating on social media. The crossing is a major logistics hub for Western military and humanitarian aid entering Ukraine, so any strike in its vicinity is significant. Details on casualties, damage, and the exact impact site remain unclear as official confirmation has not yet been issued.

India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of driving the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley and of using terrorism as an instrument of state policy. The exchange is the latest in a long-running war of words between the two countries over Kashmir at international forums, with India rejecting Pakistani references to the region and demanding accountability for cross-border terror.

Israel says its border is open for Gazans wanting to leave, but residents desperate to exit the territory report they are still unable to do so. Practical and administrative obstacles continue to block departures, leaving many stuck despite official assurances that the way out is available.

Ethiopia has publicly accused Sudan and Eritrea of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting escalates in the country's north. The allegations sharpen tensions in the Tigray conflict and strain relations with two key neighbours, raising concerns about the war drawing in regional powers and further destabilising the Horn of Africa.

Ethiopia has publicly accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting intensifies in the country's north, a charge that deepens regional tensions over the year-long conflict. The claim risks straining relations with two neighbours already at odds with Addis Ababa over a disputed border region and dam negotiations. Observers warn the accusations could further internationalise the war.

A Myanmar military air strike has killed dozens of people in Rakhine state, according to Al Jazeera reporting. The attack adds to the heavy civilian toll of the country's ongoing civil war, which has intensified since the 2021 coup, with the army increasingly relying on air power against opponents in Rakhine and other border regions.

Palestinian couples from Gaza remain forcibly separated by borders, with spouses stranded in different countries and no clear path to reunification. Restrictions on movement in and out of Gaza have left families divided for years, and couples say they have exhausted legal and diplomatic avenues. Advocates are calling for international pressure to allow family reunification, as the situation shows no sign of improving.

Medical charity Doctors Without Borders reports that hospitals in Ethiopia are receiving a surge of war-wounded patients as fighting resumes in the country. The organisation raised the alarm about the strain on health facilities treating casualties of the renewed conflict.

Palestinian couples from Gaza remain forcibly separated, with families and spouses still waiting to be reunited after the Israeli army suspended travel in and out of the Strip. Reports highlight that border closures have left loved ones divided between Gaza, the West Bank and abroad, with no reunification in sight and no clear timeline for travel to resume.

Ethiopia has accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray forces as fighting intensifies in the region. Sudan's army has denied the allegation, saying it is the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces that maintain ties with Tigray fighters. The accusations deepen tensions between the Nile neighbours at a time when relations are already strained over water and border disputes.

Polish authorities issued shelter warnings to residents near the border after a Russian strike hit Ukrainian territory roughly 2km from Poland. Alerts urged people to find a safe place as air-defence responses and the risk of spillover put border communities on edge, highlighting how closely the war continues to press against NATO territory.

The number of Sudanese refugees fleeing into Chad has increased twenty-fold, according to a report carried by regional media, while aid funding for the displaced is running out. The surge reflects the continuing fighting in Sudan, which has pushed growing numbers of families across the border into camps that are already overwhelmed and facing severe shortfalls in food and basic assistance.

An aggressive Israeli military offensive is underway in South Lebanon, according to Iranian state media, which argues that American diplomatic efforts are serving as cover for the operation rather than restraining it. The report frames Washington's mediation as ineffective or complicit while strikes continue against targets in the region, adding to tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border.

US customs authorities are moving to block Americans from importing prescription drugs from Canada, a workaround many have relied on to avoid high domestic medication prices. The Wall Street Journal reports the change could cut off access to cheaper medicines for patients who regularly order refills across the border, drawing concern from patients and advocacy groups.

Thousands of migrants attempted to reach the port of Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa, amid fears of missing out on one of only 1,700 places in a new camp set up by authorities. Police requested reinforcements to contain the crowds as tensions rose at the scene.

Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said a Russian jet-powered drone hit Ukrainian territory roughly 2 km from the Dorohusk border crossing with Poland. The strike so close to NATO territory has drawn attention to risks of spillover and prompted scrutiny of Poland's air defences and alliance responses.

A US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy imports has come into effect as the trade war between Washington and Ottawa continues. The restriction adds to a growing list of tariffs and barriers hitting cross-border trade, with businesses and consumers on both sides facing higher costs. Officials and commentators in both countries are weighing the economic damage of the escalating dispute and what further retaliatory measures might follow.

Russian drones struck the Ukrainian side of the Dorohusk-Yahodyn border crossing with Poland on Monday, prompting an evacuation of the area. Poland responded by scrambling aircraft and activating air defenses along its border. It is at least the second such strike near the key crossing point, raising concerns about repeated Russian attacks close to NATO territory.

A new report documents war crimes committed by the Malian army and foreign allied forces along Mali's border with Mauritania, in an area affected by the decade-long conflict with armed groups. Witnesses describe killings of civilians regardless of age or status, summed up in the finding that 'no one is spared'. The allegations renew scrutiny of Mali's military and its foreign partners.

Doctors Without Borders reports that escalating violence in Somalia is preventing people from reaching health care. Armed conflict and insecurity are disrupting medical services, leaving civilians with limited access to treatment at a time when needs are growing. The organisation is calling attention to the worsening humanitarian situation.