Syria: Airstrike on School

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Syria
Airstrike on School
On Monday, an airstrike reportedly killed 15 children and two women sheltering in a school basement. The basement was being used as an underground bomb shelter from government and Russian raids on the town of Arbin. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which identifies airstrikes based on flight patterns, said that Monday’s raids were suspected to have been carried out by Russia. Moscow has stated they are helping Syria’s government get rid of rebel groups in Ghouta, but they have denied carrying out airstrikes against civilians. This map depicts the Syrian government’s push into Eastern Ghouta and the location of Arbin. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: BBC, NY Times, Aljazeera, Huffington Post, Forbes, Japan Times

Graphic Source: Middle East Eye
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United States
Texas Serial Bomber
Early this morning, a package exploded at a FedEx distribution center near San Antonio, Texas. This is the fifth incident, following the last of four incidents in Austin. On Sunday, the fourth incident, two men were injured in a blast. Austin’s Chief of Police, Brian Manley, posted on social media following the latest package bombing, releasing a statement urging local residents to remain “vigilant.” FBI agents say that the bomb today and the previous attacks in Austin are more than likely linked to a suspected serial bomber. This map depicts the five package bombings believed to be related. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: ABC News, NPR, CNN, Fox News, TIME

Graphic Source: Washington Post
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Kenya
Last Male Northern White Rhino Dies
The world’s last male northern white rhino was put to sleep on Monday, leaving only two females left to save the species from extinction. The 45-year-old rhino, named Sudan, was in poor health and was being treated for age-related complications and multiple infections. Sudan had a low sperm count, so none of it could be saved for reproduction measures. Northern white rhinos used to occupy central Africa, with an estimated population of 2,000 in 1960. Conflict and poaching have driven the species to the edge of extinction.This interactive map depicts the international rhino horn trade. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: CNN, Time, NPR, BBC, National Geographic

Graphic Source: Environmental Investigation Agency

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