Articles by Ludovica Iaccino

Ludovica Iaccino is an international news reporter at IBTimes UK covering foreign affairs and news in regions such as Africa and the Middle East. She has previously reported from Malawi, Rwanda, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Italy, Serbia and Switzerland.

Ludovica is the author of The Silence of Nyamata, a historical novel on the 1994 Rwandan genocide. A photojournalist, she also collaborates with the websites IecoAfrica and Words in the Bucket and writes opinion pieces on conflicts and human rights on her personal blog Be Inquisitive.

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Nigeria: This is how Mama Boko Haram believes the insurgency can end

Barrister Wakil speaks on ways to end insurgency as Boko Haram 'asks her' to represent them in peace talks.

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Boko Haram

Italy's anti-mosque laws force Muslims to pray in garages

IBTimes UK interviews Imam of Florence on laws that restrict construction of religious buildings in Liguria.

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Rwandan genocide: Who is Leopold Munyakazi, accused of playing key role in 1994 massacres?

Leopold Munyakazi was extradited after losing several appeals against his extradition.

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Italy: Liguria approves 'anti-mosque' laws limiting construction of religious buildings

Critics argues laws are anti-constitutional and unfairly target Muslims in Italy.

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Amnesty International: Sudanese government slaughtered children of Darfur with chemical weapons

At least 200 people allegedly killed by chemical weapons agents since start of January military offensive.

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Ukraine Donetsk rebels deny involvement in downing of MH17 flight

All 298 people on board of the 777 Boeing flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur died in July 2014.

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Ukraine Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

Suspected US air strike against Isis kills 15 militants and 3 civilians

US military spokesperson says allegations of Afghan casualties are being investigated.

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Nigerian army denies claims Boko Haram hoisted flag in Borno villages

Army claims Boko Haram attacks in Borno were repelled and no civilian casualty was reported.

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Turkey confirms it has arrested 32,000 people since July's failed coup

The coup was followed by a crackdown on supporters of US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen.

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Nnamdi Kanu trial: What next for Ipob leader's case after second judge steps down?

IBTimes UK looks at the various setbacks Kanu's trial has suffered since December 2015.

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Nigeria

South Sudan: Veteran journalist shot dead as rebel leader Riek Machar calls for armed struggle

Violence continues in South Sudan, where rights groups say journalists reporting on conflict are persecuted.

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Niger Delta Avengers bomb Shell oil pipeline due to government 'not addressing people's concerns'

NDA resumes attacks claiming government not addressing grievances of Delta's impoverished communities.

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Protesters stage a demonstration outside the UN

Saudi Arabia executes Ethiopian woman accused of killing seven-year-old girl

Interior ministry says Zamzam Abdullah Boric cut girl's throat and left her bleeding to death in a bathroom.

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Ethiopian actor Znah-Bzu Tsegay seeks asylum in US over 'abuses against Amhara'

Tsegay's asylum bid came as Ethiopia's forces accused of killing dozens in Amhara and Oromia regions.

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Judge John Tsoho steps down in Nnamdi Kanu trial

Tsoho steps down after Kanu and co-defendants accuse him of conflicting rulings

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Nigeria

Rome court orders client of underage prostitute to buy her 30 feminist books

Judge Paola Di Nicola said books could help girl understand the extent of the damage she suffered.

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Italy

Has the world's deadliest terror group entrusted 'Mama Boko Haram' for Chibok girls' negotiations?

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks to barrister Aisha Wakil about Boko Haram's alleged request for negotiations.

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Biafran separatists in 'stay-at-home' protest to demand Nnamdi Kanu's release

Schools and businesses to be shut over Nnamdi Kanu's detention by Nigerian government for over a year.

8 days ago

Nigeria

Syria's civil war: How a 75-year-old woman deceived militants to flee Isis-held Raqqa

IBTimes UK interviews a Syrian refugee at an informal refugee camp in Lebanon's Bekaa valley.

9 days ago

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Italian doctor who campaigned against domestic violence arrested over wife's death

Investigators allege Matteo Cagnoni beat his wife to death with piece of wood after she asked for a divorce.

9 days ago

Italy

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German media claims Angela Merkel is unable to bail out Deutsche Bank

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