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Outcry to support Syria amid the earthquake is hindered by ongoing sanctions: Who are we really punishing? 
Middle East, Asia, Development, Human Rights Basmah Ramadan 2/11/23 Middle East, Asia, Development, Human Rights Basmah Ramadan 2/11/23

Outcry to support Syria amid the earthquake is hindered by ongoing sanctions: Who are we really punishing? 

While politicians raced to publish words of comfort and support, their movement to action was rather slow.

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Indian farmers’ protest: A cry for freedom in the face of authoritarian tactics
Human Rights, Asia Afrah Arif 3/16/21 Human Rights, Asia Afrah Arif 3/16/21

Indian farmers’ protest: A cry for freedom in the face of authoritarian tactics

The origins of the current protests date back to the Green Revolution in the 1960s, when the government introduced subsidies for farmers and implemented laws to regulate the price of crops.

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Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis proves the Nobel Prize isn’t really about peace
Human Rights, Africa Imran Bayoumi 1/9/21 Human Rights, Africa Imran Bayoumi 1/9/21

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis proves the Nobel Prize isn’t really about peace

Abiy is not the first Nobel Peace Prize Laureate to undertake actions that contrast the goals of the Peace Prize.

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Development at gunpoint: Why Rwanda’s flawed model should not be replicated elsewhere in Africa
Africa, Development, Human Rights, Around the World Connor Oke 11/28/20 Africa, Development, Human Rights, Around the World Connor Oke 11/28/20

Development at gunpoint: Why Rwanda’s flawed model should not be replicated elsewhere in Africa

Presidential authoritarianism, despite bringing benefits to Rwanda in this case, should not be emulated as a strategy elsewhere in Africa.

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Cameroonian deportations under Trump administration highlight uncertain future for refugees
North America, Human Rights Caitlin Manderville 11/20/20 North America, Human Rights Caitlin Manderville 11/20/20

Cameroonian deportations under Trump administration highlight uncertain future for refugees

Over 200 asylum seekers, mostly from Cameroon, were transferred to Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas in preparation for the flight.

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“Step by step”: Leaked revelations on China’s repression of Uighurs
Asia, Human Rights, News Watch Isabel Jones 12/9/19 Asia, Human Rights, News Watch Isabel Jones 12/9/19

“Step by step”: Leaked revelations on China’s repression of Uighurs

Utilizing a mix of “Chinese bureaucratese” and “Orwellian doublespeak,” detainees are called “students” who officials aim to “graduate” from training programs.

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The state of gender equality: Stories from across the globe
Human Rights, Development, Politics, Around the World Mackenzie Rice 3/19/19 Human Rights, Development, Politics, Around the World Mackenzie Rice 3/19/19

The state of gender equality: Stories from across the globe

There is still a long road to universal equity and inclusion.

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The humanitarian dimension of the Venezuelan crisis
News Watch, Development, Health, Human Rights, South America Lucia Lopez 3/11/19 News Watch, Development, Health, Human Rights, South America Lucia Lopez 3/11/19

The humanitarian dimension of the Venezuelan crisis

Mismanagement of public funds and failed policies have led to Venezuela’s economic constraints, food and medicine shortage, the collapse of public services and a sustained increase in violence.

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Something’s rotten in the state of Denmark
News Watch, Culture, Europe, Human Rights, Politics, Around the World Charlotte Dibb 3/8/19 News Watch, Culture, Europe, Human Rights, Politics, Around the World Charlotte Dibb 3/8/19

Something’s rotten in the state of Denmark

Denmark is giving the Scandinavian reputation a run for its money.

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The tale of two presidents: If Maduro is illegitimate, why is Guaido controversial?
News Watch, Politics, Human Rights, South America Mackenzie Rice 2/21/19 News Watch, Politics, Human Rights, South America Mackenzie Rice 2/21/19

The tale of two presidents: If Maduro is illegitimate, why is Guaido controversial?

The swift international support for Guiado has sparked intense debate, particularly in Canada, about whether this was the right move.

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Slowly dying: The health-care system of Yemen
Asia, Middle East, News Watch, Health, Human Rights, Security Charlotte Dibb 2/10/19 Asia, Middle East, News Watch, Health, Human Rights, Security Charlotte Dibb 2/10/19

Slowly dying: The health-care system of Yemen

The Civil War in Yemen destroyed its health infrastructure

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The United Nations’ global compact for migration is a success for some and a failure for others
News Watch, Politics, Human Rights Priyanka Shertukde 1/17/19 News Watch, Politics, Human Rights Priyanka Shertukde 1/17/19

The United Nations’ global compact for migration is a success for some and a failure for others

This meeting was poignantly timed to fall on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Medical evacuation in besieged areas of Syria
Human Rights, Middle East Noura Aljizawi 10/31/17 Human Rights, Middle East Noura Aljizawi 10/31/17

Medical evacuation in besieged areas of Syria

In July 2016, twins Moaz and Nawras were born in Eastern Al Ghouta, one of the largest besieged areas in the Syrian countryside, with congenital heart defects.

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