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Sudan’s civil war: A visual guide to the brutal conflict
Sudan’s civil war: A visual guide to the brutal conflict Sudan’s civil war has been ongoing for over 2.5 years, displacing millions and killing over 150,000 people, making it one of the deadliest conflicts in the world today. The conflict involves two main warring parties: the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces […]
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West Bank violence is soaring, fueled by a capitulation of Israeli institutions to settlers’ interests
West Bank violence is soaring, fueled by a capitulation of Israeli institutions to settlers’ interests Settler violence in the West Bank has escalated dramatically, with over 3,200 Palestinians forcibly displaced by settler violence and movement restrictions since October 2023. The Israeli government’s capitulation to settlers’ interests has led to a transformation within Israel’s state institutions, […]
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Germany’s plan to deport Syrian refugees echoes 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers
Germany’s plan to deport Syrian refugees echoes 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers Germany’s plan to deport Syrian refugees has been compared to its 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers, echoing a similar policy implemented by Chancellor Helmut Kohl’s centrist Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. The current proposal involves offering financial incentives of […]
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50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers
50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers 50 years after Francisco Franco’s death, his regime’s victims are still being honored by the Spanish government, highlighting the ongoing struggle to confront Spain’s past. The exact numbers of victims are unknown, but historians estimate that up to 100,000 people were killed […]
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HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains
HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains The Trump administration’s new global health strategy prioritizes preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission, but excludes prevention and care for vulnerable populations, such as sex workers, people who use injectable drugs, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The strategy also shifts funding […]
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Trump’s anti-Venezuela actions lack strategy, justifiable targets and legal authorization
Trump’s anti-Venezuela actions lack strategy, justifiable targets and legal authorization President Trump’s administration has carried out military strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, killing 43 people and destroying alleged drug smuggling vessels, but lacks a clear strategy or legal authorization for the actions. The strikes have been criticized as extrajudicial killings, […]
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More than 40 years after police killed Eleanor Bumpurs in her Bronx apartment, people still #sayhername
More than 40 years after police killed Eleanor Bumpurs in her Bronx apartment, people still #sayhername Eleanor Bumpurs, a 66-year-old Black woman with mental health problems, was killed by police in her Bronx apartment on October 29, 1984, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform. The incident highlighted the need for better training on how […]
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Banning abortion is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes
Banning abortion is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes Banning abortion has become a hallmark of authoritarian regimes around the world, including countries like Poland, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. The US is mirroring this pattern, with restrictions on reproductive rights leading to increased death and suffering for women and their families, as well as erosion of […]
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Supreme Court to decide if Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy violates free speech
Supreme Court to decide if Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy violates free speech The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on October 7, 2025, to determine if Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy violates free speech. The case, Chiles v. Salazar, centers around whether talk therapy used by licensed professional counselor Kaley Chiles to try […]
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Politicizing federal troops in US mirrors use of military in Latin America in the 1970s and ’80s
Politicizing federal troops in US mirrors use of military in Latin America in the 1970s and ’80s The US military’s deployment to domestic law enforcement roles under President Trump mirrors tactics used by Latin American countries in the 1970s and ’80s, which led to military dictatorships. Three Trump administration tactics – priming the public for […]
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