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Israel escalates strikes in Syria amid post-Assad transition: A pattern of regional expansion

Written by Walid El Houri

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For how long? Aramaic language and its enduring legacy in Syria

Written by Rami Alhames

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‘We were very wrong about Russia’: How the Gagauz people of Ukraine live

Written by Daria Dergacheva

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Eastern DRC: Civilian victims of renewed tensions between government and rebels

Written by Jean Sovon Translated by Laura

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USAID suspension has far-reaching impacts in South Asia

The aid pause has left thousands of workers jobless and essential services suspended

Written by Rezwan

20 hours ago

In a village of Azerbaijan, people's homes are destroyed, and trees are cut down en masse

The destruction results from reconstruction and development plans after the Second Karabakh War

Written by Meltem Talibzade

6 days ago

Championing change: Ukrainian activist advocates for the rights of people with disabilities

Before 2022, around 3 million Ukrainians lived with disabilities, a number that has surged due to the full-scale war

Written by Anna Romandash

2 weeks ago

Morocco deepens ties with Israel’s arms industry amid genocide allegations

Morocco’s normalization with Israel secured US recognition of its claim over Western Sahara

Written by Walid El Houri

2 weeks ago

Breaking the cycle of crisis and restoring stability in Africa's Lake Chad region

Decades of crises, climate change, and human pressures have strained its resources

Written by Adesewa Olofinko

3 weeks ago

Providing a safe space for Myanmar’s embattled journalists and human rights defenders

Global Voices interviewed the communications officer of Exile Hub, an organization that works with activists and journalists affected by the conflict in Myanmar

Written by Mong Palatino

3 weeks ago

Uncertain times for NGOs and foreign assistance in Georgia

While Tbilisi's streets erupt in turbulent protests, NGOs and international aid operations grind to a halt

Written by Kelly Chaib De Mares

4 weeks ago

What is driving the intensifying anti-migration campaign in Russia?

Migrants are commonly accused of “disrespecting” the culture and norms of Russian society

Written by Russia Post

4 weeks ago

‘Embracing imperfection is key to artistic evolution': An interview with Iranian artist Sadegh Adham

'These works invite humanity on an aesthetic journey, free from political and social biases'

Written by Omid Memarian

4 weeks ago

Russian authorities are cracking down on gay clubs

After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russian police have raided 59 events as part of their attack against the so-called “LGBTQ+ movement.”

Written by Russia Post

6 February 2025

Refugee hospitals on the Thai-Myanmar border affected by US aid freeze

Some have proposed closing the camps altogether

Written by Prachatai

4 February 2025

Nine countries are launching legal action against Israel over Gaza war

The steps outlined reflect the growing frustration in the global majority over what is perceived as Western double standards regarding international law.

Written by The New Arab

3 February 2025

Cognitive strength and community: Psychological coping mechanisms of displaced Palestinians

In the face of relentless war and displacement, Palestinians find strength in solidarity, transforming loss into resilience

Written by Guest Contributor

28 January 2025

Inside Saydnaya: Tales of survival and horror in Syria’s notorious prison

Saydnaya Prison is a place of unimaginable suffering, yet the stories of survival and resilience are as powerful as the horrors within its walls

Written by Rami Alhames

26 January 2025

What’s in store for Myanmar in 2025?

The junta suffered huge military losses in 2024. Will the trend continue this year?

Written by The Irrawaddy

25 January 2025

‘Our voices matter': Young Ethiopians push for role in national dialogue

Why including Ethiopian youth in the national dialogues is crucial for the future

Written by Guest Contributor

23 January 2025

Shutting down the net: The growing threat of Russian internet censorship

By the end of 2023, over 92 percent of Russian population used the internet. The government has other plans for them now.

Written by Daria Dergacheva

22 January 2025

After 466 days of war, a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, to begin on Biden’s last day in office

Ceasefire in Gaza follows record civilian casualties, widespread destruction, and global outrage over Israel’s war crimes and accusations of genocide.

Written by Walid El Houri

18 January 2025

Civil war survivors in Sri Lanka come to the rescue of Rohingya asylum seekers

The Mullivaikkal people's kindness, sensitivity, and openness to helping persecuted strangers should be an example

Written by GroundViews

17 January 2025

From Russia to the EU: The high stakes of Meta’s content moderation shift

The solution is to support legacy media rooted in fact-checking

Written by Daria Dergacheva

16 January 2025

From Myanmar to Australia, a former refugee shares what it means to struggle for Rohingya rights

Noor Azizah shares about her work with the Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network

Written by Mong Palatino

14 January 2025

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