How Corrupt Politics and Kidnapping Are Shaping Insecurity in Nigeria
How Nigeria, a country with so much potential and resources, still suffers from political instability and insecurity even after years of Independence.
Invisible Violence and the Forgotten Pollution of Industrial Zones
Norilsk and Dhanbad have powered Russia and India for decades, but their polluted landscapes remain absent from political discourses.
Jihadism in the Sahel Region
Recent jihadist expansion in the Sahel towards Benin increases displacement and humanitarian crisis in the border rural zones.
FIFA’s Hidden Consequences on the Streets of Vancouver
As Vancouver witnesses FIFA 2026, concerns grow over surveillance, displacement, and other human rights violations against unhoused communities.
Mark Carney’s War Crimes in Iran
Carney’s Iran response clashes with his ‘equitable world’ message, showcasing Canada’s double standards on civilian harm.
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Human Rights
In Cambodia, the State Claims Forests. But People Push Back
What happens when Cambodian activists stage a peaceful protest against the government’s privatization moves? They risk landing in jail.
Environment
Climate-Induced Floods Wash Away USAID-Abandoned Mozambique’s Efforts to Eliminate Trachoma
Amid climate-driven flooding and USAID cuts, local health facilities in Mozambique struggle to operate and treat patients with trachoma.
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Editor’s Picks
By Asmi Toor Sogi
As Vancouver witnesses FIFA 2026, concerns grow over surveillance, displacement, and other human rights violations against unhoused communities.
How Foreign Interventions Pushed Mali to The Brink of Collapse
By Ali Lahrech
Between colonial and imperial intervention, Mali is on the brink of collapse as independence and separatist movements circle a fragile government.
Chicago, ICE, and the Legacies of the ‘Defund the Police’ Movement
By Henry Stevens
The sharp decline in crime rates in Chicago shows the need to revisit the ‘defund the police’ movement in the context of growing ICE repression.
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Social Justice
Dark Tourism and the Exploitation of Trauma in Cambodia
In Cambodia, tourists visit the “Killing Fields,” then head nearby to shoot weapons on sites of genocide, fuelling a dark tourism industry.
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