- Aleister Crowley (1876-1947), born Edward Alexander Crowley, was an influential English occultist, provacateur, hedonist, mountaineer, chess player, and artist dubbed “The Wickedest Man in the World.” His motto was “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law; love is the law, love under will.” He is known for his occult writing and drug experimentation. Also noted for appearing on the cover of The Beatles’ Sergeant Pepper album, drawing the interest of Jimmy Page, and being the subject of the Ozzy Osbourne song “Mr. Crowley.” Not to be confused with Anthony J. Crowley.
- World Report 2024: Central African Republic (hrw.org)
Fighting between the national army, alongside Russian mercenaries and Rwandan forces, and elements of the Coalition of Patriots for Change (Coalition des patriotes pour le changement, CPC) decreased, but was at times intense. In some attacks, civilians were killed. Schools and hospitals remained targets, and some that had been damaged during previous fighting remained so. According to the United Nations, “more than half a million children aged 3-17 … are out of school, or are at risk of having to leave due to a critical lack of qualified teachers and inadequate school facilities.”