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Stories about West Asia & North Africa from April, 2024
Fifty shades of black in Sudan
"We are all deeper than the concentration of melanin in our skin." Exploring Sudan's vibrant spectrum of skin colours and cultural biases, from "yellow" to "blue" and beyond.
The denial of Palestinian childhood
This analysis explores how systemic dehumanization of Palestinian children by Israeli forces mirrors racial injustices against Black children in the US, highlighting the role of Western media biases in normalizing such injustices.
‘Lobster gate’ in Turkey sparks conversation about economic inequality
Amid a deepening cost of living crisis in Turkey, the ruling party MP, Şebnem Bursalı found herself at the heart of public criticism when she posted a photo of a lobster.
Unpacking pro-Palestinian activism in Taiwan: Interview with Aurora Chang
To understand what motivates fewTaiwanese to speak for Palestine, Global Voices spoke to Aurora Chang, a Taiwanese human rights activist involved in the coordinating of solidarity movements with Palestine.
‘I dreamed I was executed by a firing squad in Iran’
Actress Maryam Palizban's journey into exile, as she navigated life between Germany and Iran, constantly concerned about being photographed without a hijab, until she embraced the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement.
Controversy in Hong Kong involving a Dubai prince-turned-pop star, highlights due diligence missteps
Some critics see the Dubai Prince incident as a reflection of the city’s desperation to maintain its financial hub status.
Authorities severely restrict public freedoms in Jordan
Anger and frustration among the Jordanian public over the government's perceived inaction in supporting Palestinians and condemning Israeli actions, as well as its response to the ongoing massive protests.
In Gaza, the last game of Tarneeb
Innocent laughter turned to horror as a deafening explosion replaced the sounds of a card game, forever intertwining the game with the horrors of war and death in Gaza.
Navigating misconceptions and supporting Gaza from Taiwan
Global Voices interviewed Dr. Hazem Almassry, a Gazan scholar living in Taiwan, to unpack Taiwanese narratives about Palestine as well as changes in perceptions about Israel's war in Gaza.
Arabs in Hollywood: Savage, evil, barbarians
Shaheen wondered whether there existed an unwritten law that Hollywood must portray Palestinians as irrational and evil, while depicting all Israelis as rational and righteous.
Opposition gains major victories in Turkey's local elections
Many of the provinces previously led by the conservative AKP produced victories for the opposition party candidates.
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