The incoming administration in Colombia is preparing a major overhaul of its foreign service. Chancellor Omar Bula will oversee the closure of the country’s diplomatic missions in Cuba and Nicaragua following instructions from president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. Five diplomatic staff members currently operating out of the embassy casona in the Miramar neighborhood of La … Read more
Diplomatic Deadlock: Iran Seeks UN Guarantees as Trump Rejects Peace Overtures TEHRAN — The geopolitical temperature in the Middle East has reached a boiling point as the conflict in Iran enters a volatile new phase of diplomatic brinkmanship. In a high-stakes bid for security, Tehran has approached the United Nations, demanding formal guarantees to shield … Read more
Human Rights Groups Condemn Forced Deportation of Sudanese Writer Idris Babiker from Egypt Human Rights Groups Condemn Forced Deportation of Sudanese Writer Idris Babiker from Egypt CAIRO — A coalition of 13 Sudanese and Egyptian human rights organizations has issued a blistering condemnation following the forced deportation of Sudanese writer Idris Babiker from Egypt. The … Read more
Beyond the Crossfire: The Dangerous Evolution of the Targeting of Journalists in Conflict Zones The blue “PRESS” vest, once regarded as a sacred shield of neutrality in the theater of war, is rapidly losing its potency. The recent reports surrounding the death of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in a targeted Israeli airstrike signal a chilling … Read more
Fragile Peace: The Deepening Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Six Months After Ceasefire UNITED NATIONS — A ceasefire may be in effect, but for the people of Gaza, the silence of the guns is often interrupted by the thunder of airstrikes and the crushing weight of starvation. Six months after the formal cessation of hostilities in the … Read more
Trigger warning: This article discusses sexual violence and child rape. From Rent Collectors to Guardians: How Kenyan Landlords are Combatting Sexual Assault in Slums NAIROBI, Kenya — In the dense, labyrinthine corridors of Kenya’s informal settlements, a new and unexpected line of defense is emerging against one of the region’s most harrowing crimes. Landlords, once … Read more
Global Migration Reaches Historic High, Straining Health Systems Worldwide The scale of human displacement is unprecedented. New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that approximately one billion people – roughly one in eight individuals globally – are currently migrating or have been displaced from their homes. This surge in global mobility, more than … Read more
Burkina Faso: Civilian Deaths Surge as Military and Militias Face Scrutiny Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – A new report reveals a deeply troubling escalation of violence against civilians in Burkina Faso, with over 1,800 deaths recorded since the beginning of 2023. The findings, released Thursday by Human Rights Watch, present a stark indictment of all parties … Read more
Min Aung Hlaing Advances to Vice-Presidency in Myanmar’s Political Transition February 27, 2024 Naypyidaw – In a significant development for Myanmar’s political landscape, Min Aung Hlaing, the architect of the 2021 military coup, has been elected to the position of vice-president by the country’s lower house of parliament. This move, occurring amidst ongoing international scrutiny … Read more
DRC Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Returning Refugees Face Dire Conditions The humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rapidly worsening, particularly in the wake of the recent reopening of its border with Burundi. A significant influx of Congolese refugees returning to their homeland are now confronting overcrowded settlements and a critical lack … Read more