Forgotten conflicts: the wars that go unnoticed

Across the world – and especially in Africa – war can rage on for years, ignored by all those who are not directly affected

Congolese soldier
A member of the Congolese army stands guard
(Image credit: Phil Moore/AFP)

While headline-grabbing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Libya dominate the international news agenda, many others escape our attention. These forgotten conflicts cause just as much suffering to those caught up in them but they rarely feature in the mainstream media.

Baloch nationalists, Pakistan

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