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With the stagnating conflict in Ukraine grinding on, many Russians are growing increasingly anxious and worried.
An expert on post-traumatic stress disorder has told FRANCE 24 how the effects of the Israel-Hamas war will be felt by those affected by it for years to come. Whether they are traumatised by the October 7 Hamas attacks, by the hostage situation or by the air strikes in Gaza, it can be very difficult for people to recover. In Perspective, we spoke to Dr Walter Busuttil, Director of Research and Training at Combat Stress, an organisation that helps veterans with their mental health.
Since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, social media has been flooded with gruesome images of unparalleled brutality. These videos are continuously shared online, leaving none of us indifferent. But what is the impact of watching violent footage on our mental health? We discuss this with our Science editor Julia Sieger.
One year after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) highlights the devastating impact of the war on women and girls.
Ukraine's first lady also spoke about the work of her new foundation to rebuild the mental and physical health of Ukrainian citizens living in a warzone.
U.S.-led air strikes hit 10 units of Islamic State fighters in Syria in recent days as well as militants with the al Qaeda-linked Khorasan Group. Jillian Kitchener reports.