Violence and Attacks on Civilians Escalate Globally

The Sudan Witness Project has investigated air raids in Sudan's civil war, finding that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have carried out bombings that have killed at least 1,700 civilians and injured 1,120 others. The report analyzed 384 airstrikes between April 2023 and July 2025, revealing that the SAF has used unguided bombs in populated areas, targeting residential neighborhoods, markets, schools, and camps for displaced people. The project highlights the need for accountability and criticizes the SAF for not doing enough to avoid civilian casualties.

A car bomb exploded near a police station in Coahuayana, Michoacán, Mexico, killing 5 people, including 3 police officers, and injuring 3 others. The explosion was powerful, scattering human remains throughout the area. Michoacán is a region plagued by drug cartels, with several groups operating in the area. The attack occurred while the state governor was attending a public event with the President in Mexico City. The use of explosives has become increasingly common in the region, often used by criminal groups. The police force targeted was part of a community police initiative formed to fight cartels.

Peruvian journalist Fernando Nunez was killed by hitmen while returning from an assignment, according to the National Association of Journalists (ANP). Nunez, a reporter for Kamila TV, was investigating municipal corruption cases. This is the third journalist killed in Peru in 2025, following the deaths of Gaston Medina and Raul Celis. The ANP called for investigators to prioritize Nunez's journalistic work as a motive for the crime and condemned the escalating violence against journalists, stating it is an attack on democracy and the right to be informed. The incident highlights the rising violent crime in Peru, with a 13% increase in homicides in 2025. Peru has seen a surge in organized crime and extortion-related murders amid poverty, unemployment, and political instability. The country's press freedom ranking has also declined, ranking 125 out of 180 countries in 2024.