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Sudan’s Military Agrees To 7-Day Ceasefire In Darfur

Sudan’s Sovereign Council President, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has approved a seven-day humanitarian ceasefire in El-Fasher, North Darfur. This comes after a call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who asked for a temporary truce to help deliver aid to civilians affected by fighting. The ceasefire aims to support humanitarian work in El-Fasher, a key city [...]

South Sudan-Sudan Oil Dispute Talks

South Sudan is working to restart its oil exports after nearly a year of suspension due to war damage in Sudan, but talks with Sudan over new transit and processing fees ended without a deal. South Sudan relies on Sudan’s pipelines and ports to sell its oil, a key part of its economy. In recent [...]

Saudi Unemployment Hits Record Low Amid Rising Workforce Participation

Saudi Arabia’s unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.8% in the first quarter of 2025, down 0.7% from the previous quarter and the same time last year. Labor force participation rose to 68.2%, driven by efforts under Vision 2030 to boost jobs and economic growth. Among Saudis, unemployment fell to 6.3%, while participation [...]

Eritrea’s Youth Exodus

Many young people in Eritrea are leaving the country because of long national service, poor living conditions, and lack of freedom. Although the government says national service lasts 18 months, many youths are forced to serve for years. Some work in bad conditions with no sign of release. This has made many flee or plan [...]

Youth Suicides Rise Amid Crisis

Many young people in Afghanistan are ending their lives because of serious problems like drug addiction, unemployment, and family violence. Life is very hard for them, and they feel hopeless. Some, like Abdul Haq from Nangarhar, suffer from mental illness and addiction. His family tried to help him, but he could not escape his pain. [...]

Thousands Affected as Thai-Cambodian Border Shutdown Draws Criticism

Thailand’s recent unilateral closure of its borders with Cambodia has drawn sharp criticism for violating international norms and fundamental human rights. This move, perceived as a breach of diplomatic cooperation and goodwill, has led to widespread confusion, fear, and suffering—particularly among vulnerable communities living near the border. While Thai authorities attempt to portray a peaceful [...]

Smuggling Truth: The Fight To Inform North Koreans

North and South Korea are engaged in an ongoing “information war,” with South Korea using loudspeakers, radio broadcasts, and smuggled USBs to send pop songs, TV dramas, and educational content to the North. These efforts aim to challenge North Korea’s strict censorship and expose the population to outside realities. Defectors say such content inspired them [...]

Women Trapped In Niger’s Escalating Jihadist Crisis

The security crisis in Niger’s Tillabéri region has intensified since the July 2023 military coup, with jihadist violence escalating and women bearing the brunt. Armed groups like the Islamic State–Sahel Province have attacked villages, killing civilians and abducting or enslaving women and girls. Survivors report rape, forced marriages, and the targeted killing of male relatives [...]

From Fear To Hope Amid Syria’s Coastal Crisis

In March 2025, rising violence in the coastal areas of Syria, including Lattakia, plunged children such as 11-year-old Jana into uncertainty and fear. Schools were shut, and families were displaced, taking away the sense of routine and security from children. As a response, UNICEF and its partners quickly mobilized psychosocial support sessions, giving children recreational [...]

Morocco’s Ongoing Drought Crisis

Morocco has been facing a very long and serious drought for more than six years. Rain has been much lower than normal, with only about half the usual amount falling. This has caused big problems. Water in dams is running low, and many reservoirs are almost empty. Farmers are struggling because there is not enough [...]

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