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Breaking the silence on sexual violence

Arab women are speaking out, reports Inna Michaeli.

16 Dec 2015 5 minute read

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For their eyes only

Michaela Whitton considers unlawful surveillance and the crushing of dissent.

15 Dec 2015 4 minute read

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The journey through Serbia

Despite the onset of winter, refugees are still arriving in Europe from war-torn Syria. Amy Merone meets some...

5 Dec 2015 4 minute read

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Is Saudi Arabia the big bad wolf of the Paris climate talks?

The oil producing giant blocked efforts in Paris to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, Kyla...

2 Dec 2015 3 minute read

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Bombs with a British accent

The UK is guilty of war crimes for selling arms to Saudi Arabia which have been deployed in Yemen, says Felicity...

2 Dec 2015 4 minute read

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A forgotten consequence of war

Syrian refugees with disabilities are often unable to get the care they need. Tabitha Ross visits a Lebanese...

1 Dec 2015 3 minute read

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10 reasons not to bomb Syria

British politicians will decide this week whether to extend airstrikes against Islamic State into Syria. Vanessa Baird...

1 Dec 2015 6 minute read

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Islamic State’s plan, and the West’s trap

Paul Rogers looks at lessons not learnt and the dangers of expanding the war against IS.

17 Nov 2015 2 minute read

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Paris attacks – the Saudi connection

To tackle Islamic State’s terrorism we must stand in solidarity with its mainly Muslim victims, argues Vanessa Baird...

9 Nov 2015 5 minute read

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‘I will never move until I die or we get our freedom’

Noreen Sadik tells the story of recently deceased Palestinian Hashem Azzeh, who struggled for freedom, family...

4 Nov 2015 1 minute read

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Refugee crisis worsens in Lesbos as winter looms

New Internationalist co-editor Hazel Healy reports back on the refugee crisis on the Greek...

1 Nov 2015 3 minute read

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And finally... Susan Abulhawa

Graeme Green talks to the Palestinian American author and human rights activist.

15 Oct 2015 5 minute read

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The tiny Lebanese village taking more refugees than Britain

One small village hosts 5,000 Syrians, outstripping Britain’s pledge for a year. Michaela Whitton reports.

9 Oct 2015 3 minute read

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Bethlehem Aida camp under siege

West Bank tensions escalate as Palestinian refugees mourn the murder of a young boy, Lydia Noon reports.

7 Oct 2015 5 minute read

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Syrian refugees in Bangkok: caught between a rock and a hard place

Alexi Demetriadi reports on those forced to choose between a fast and slow death.

2 Oct 2015 6 minute read

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Fortress Europe

The final part of Hussam’s story, set at the intersection of European immigration policy and the Syrian war. By Emily...

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