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Justice For Journalists

On the fifth anniversary of Pham Doan Trang’s arrest, the Committee to Protect Journalists and 20 partner groups urge Vietnam to free her now. Trang is serving nine years in prison for “anti‑state propaganda” after a one‑day trial. Her conditions are worsening, and she lacks access to medical care, family, or independent oversight. Press freedom [...]

Safe Harvest Near The Blue Line

Last month, Ghanaian peacekeepers and the Lebanese Armed Forces helped farmers in three villages near the Blue Line during the tobacco harvest. Farming is the main source of food and income for families there, but working close to the border is dangerous. Old bombs from past wars, rising tensions, and blocked access make farming risky. [...]

Hostages And Hope

Two years after the October 7 attacks, there is finally a chance for peace between Israel and Hamas. The war has caused terrible suffering on both sides: over 1200 Israelis were killed, and 251 taken hostage; in Gaza, more than 66000 people, including 18000 children, have died. Now, secret talks are happening in Egypt, with [...]

Unequal Paths in Türkiye’s Education System

In Türkiye, children starting school today are expected to study for about 17 years, but this depends a lot on where they live. In richer areas like Istanbul and Karabük, they may stay in school for up to 19 years. In poorer southeastern provinces like Şanlıurfa and Şırnak, the average is just over 14 years. [...]

Tensions And Talks Between Syria And Israel

The Syrian Foreign Minister said Israeli strikes on Syria after the fall of the previous regime shocked the country and made talks about normalizing relations very hard. Israel’s attacks blocked Syria from dealing with sectarian violence between groups like the Druze and Bedouins. The minister emphasized that Syria wants peace and is not a threat [...]

UN Warns Of Harsh Crackdowns In North Korea

A new UN report says the government in North Korea is becoming harsher and controlling. People are being executed just for watching or sharing foreign movies and shows, and many face forced labour in dangerous jobs. Life is very hard, with not enough food and no freedom to make choices. Technology is being used to [...]

Laos Urged To Act On Rights Abuses And Disappearances

Laos has accepted 189 out of 257 human rights recommendations during its recent review, including one to ratify the Convention against Enforced Disappearances. However, it still has not taken this step, despite making similar promises in the past. Rights groups are deeply concerned that Laos rejected calls to properly investigate cases like that of Sombath [...]

Typhoon Bualoi Causes Death And Damage In Vietnam

Typhoon Bualoi hit Vietnam with heavy rain and strong winds, causing serious damage and killing at least 12 people, while 17 others are still missing. The storm caused waves up to 8 meters high and flooded roads, swept away temporary bridges, and damaged many houses, especially in central provinces. Many communities were cut off, and [...]

New US Peace Plan For Gaza Gains Global Support

Leaders from Europe and the Middle East have welcomed a new peace proposal from the United States aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The plan calls for an immediate stop to fighting, the release of 20 living Israeli hostages and the remains of others in exchange for hundreds of detained Palestinians, and full humanitarian [...]

Houthi Rebels Attack Cargo Ship In Gulf Of Aden

Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked a Dutch-flagged cargo ship called the Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, setting it on fire and forcing the crew to abandon it. Two crew members were injured, and the others were rescued by helicopter. This attack is one of the Houthis' broader campaigns in conjunction with the Israel-Hamas conflict in [...]

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