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The Last Thing Iraq Needs: US Sanctions Threaten a Nation Trying to Heal

I arrived at the Taj Hotel in Baghdad’s Jadriyah neighborhood at 6 a.m., worn thin by the long flight from Los Angeles. After sleeping until mid-afternoon, I stepped out into the 90-degree heat on a simple mission: find falafel, fries,…

If Kenya Were 62 — Could She Stand Tall?

Picture a 62 year old Kenyan citizen. If she had aged with dignity, she would have secured the blessings of education, health, respect and opportunity. Her children would be educated, healthy and hopeful. Her community would be cohesive, her voice…

Kabylia and Independence: Who Really Speaks for the People?

Certain movements may declare a symbolic initiative concerning Kabylia’s independence. However, without official recognition or institutional backing, the true impact of such actions remains uncertain. This ambiguity highlights the need for a careful and critical assessment of their motivations, potential…

Tunisia: union responds to repression by calling a general strike

Following a wave of arrests that saw some of the regime’s main opponents jailed on charges of “conspiring against state security,” Tunisia’s main union, the Union Générale des Travailleurs Tunisiens (UGTT), has called a general strike for January 21. Faced…

Tunisia: another political opponent arrested

Ahmed Néjib Chebbi was arrested today, Thursday, December 4, in Tunis after being sentenced to 12 years in prison in a sham trial in which he was accused of “conspiring against state security.” Chebbi, who is 81, is one of…

Humanists actively urge people in Kenya to unite to end violence against women and girls

From Kisumu As part of the United Nations’ ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence’ campaign, the humanist section in Kisumu organised a community participation event in Hera Mosiko on 2 December. This year’s theme, ‘United to end digital violence…

Kabylia: Towards Autonomy While Preserving National Unity

Kabylia is not merely a geographic region of Algeria. For several decades, it has embodied a strong aspiration for cultural, democratic, and social recognition within the framework of Algerian national unity. The Kabyles, educated and politically engaged, uphold values such…

Guinea-Bissau: An Urgent Appeal for Legality and Peace

PRESS RELEASE An Urgent Appeal for the Rule of Law and Peace! Since the announcement of the alleged military coup on November 26, 2025, the constitutional order of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau has been violently gravely undermined by a succession…

New Teen Hubs Bring Hope and Support to Ozamiz Learners

Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines — Five new school-based teen centers were officially launched at the Ozamiz City Central School, marking another milestone for the Building Resilient and Aware Voices for Empowerment (BRAVE) Project of Jhpiego Philippines and the Department…

Saharawi Activist Reportedly Enduring Harsh Conditions in Kénitra Prison

Sahrawi activist Abdullah Lekhfaouni, prisoner of the “Gdeim Izik group”, is enduring critical humanitarian and health crisis in the central prison of Kénitra. Formal complaints filed by his mother Aliya Al-Radâa point out that Lekhfaouni has been systematically deprived of…

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