Stories about War & Conflict
Indonesia’s new government pushes transmigration plan, stirring protests in Papua
"Transmigration has produced structural discrimination in education, land rights, and employment. There is high level of income and wealth inequality between Papuans and Indonesians, while migrants dominate the labour market."
Somaliland and Somalia: Competing narratives in the Horn of Africa
An overview of the competing narratives that surround the relationship between Somalia and Somaliland in light of Somalia's forthcoming seat at the UN Security Council
Scores of Nepalis tricked into joining the Russian army
A Nepali cook falsely recruited in the Russian Army started seeking a way to escape when he saw his name on a roster of soldiers being sent to the frontlines.
Explosions and one person dead show extremism is still a looming threat in Brazil
Less than two years after Brazil was rocked by a coup attempt, a one-man terrorist attack is reigniting the conversation about potential amnesty for the insurrectionists and consequences for the attackers.
From Egypt to Libya, migrant deaths in the Mediterranean are either ignored or normalized
As migrant deaths in the Mediterranean go unreported, local organizations often handle recovery alone, reflecting the region's silent crisis and a system that fails those fleeing hardships.
Trumpet call: How a second Trump term will affect US ties with India and Nepal
In South Asia, Trump's reelection will alter Washington's approach to China and India, with Nepal's impact hinging on the evolution of U.S. relations with its two large neighbours.
What the Kremlin tells Russians about the West
All-gender restrooms have even been cited as one of the reasons for the war in Ukraine, as they represent Western values, thus clash with those that Russia is fighting for.
A divided Moldova: Why the diaspora had to rescue President Maia Sandu's victory, and what's next?
The second Moldova lives mainly in Moldova's emptying villages and small towns, often lacking basic utilities like centralized water and sewage systems.
Activists sound alarm over rising forced disappearance cases in the Philippines
"No marker…no name carved in stone yet we remember those who have disappeared. They will forever live in our defiance."
A temporary welcome: Russians in Turkey since February 2022
Since early 2023, Turkey is increasingly a stopover before further migration or sometimes a return home, with many Russian exiles being refused residence permits
Uncertain fate for Thailand’s amnesty bill amid royal defamation controversy
According to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, since the 2006 coup, at least 5,027 people have been prosecuted for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
Tales of my shoes: A reminder of the two hellish years of the Tigray war we endured in Ethiopia
"Between 2020 and 2022, about 600,000 Tigrayans died as a result of senseless and reckless actions‚ and 2.5 million were internally displaced by the fighting."
Why Iranian human rights groups remain silent as the Israel–Iran conflict escalates
The silence haunts Iranian human rights organizations regarding this looming conflict and raises critical questions about their priorities, independence, and future direction.
Israel’s war on the United Nations: Why a ban on UNRWA sets a dangerous precedent
Israel labeling UNRWA a “terrorist organization” threatens aid for millions of Palestinian refugees, deepening the profound shift in Israel–UN relations.
A eulogy for Myanmar’s immortals
"They died truly great deaths, because they gave their lives: for the people, for the country, and for future generations, to rebuild their battered country."
In Azerbaijan, the government takes treason seriously — or does it?
What constitutes treason according to local legislation and is it being used fairly in Azerbaijan? The answer is in the details of the legislation and its implementation according to the lawyers.
Turkey rocked by a terrorist attack
The attack came a day after Devlet Bahçeli, the leader of an ultra-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) called to restart peace talks with the outlawed Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK).
Papuan news outlet Jubi attacked with Molotov bomb
"If press freedom continues to be intimidated, what's at stake is not only the right of journalists, but also the public's right to obtain information that is truthful, and balanced."
What is behind China’s latest military drills around Taiwan?
As pointed out by many China observers, the unprovoked drills aim at manifesting China’s ability to strangle or choke, if not takedown, Taiwan in a swift manner.
Marshall Islands demands justice for US nuclear testing in the Pacific
From 1946–1958, the US military dropped an estimated 318 explosive devices into the Pacific. This destroyed the environment and caused countless health issues for pacific islanders.
Terrorist threats loom ahead of SCO summit in Pakistan
The increase in terrorist attacks since 2013 is linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with groups such as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) perceiving China as a colonial force.
