Aida Samani Civil Rights Defenders by Paul Virgo (rome) Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Inter Press Service ROME, Apr 23 (IPS) – When the Syrian Army launched its offensive against the stronghold of rebel FSA (Free Syrian Army) in Homs in February 2012, the safety of civilians was not a factor. Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad …
Opinion by Hamidreza Azizi (berlin, germany) Monday, April 08, 2024 Inter Press Service BERLIN, Germany, Apr 08 (IPS) – Russia and Iran currently appear to be pulling firmly in the same direction in terms of foreign policy; ‘What has caused humanity’s suffering is unilateralism and an unjust global order, one manifestation of which can be seen …
Source: Estimates from various sources with links provided in the text Opinion by Joseph Chamie (portland, usa) Tuesday, April 02, 2024 Inter Press Service PORTLAND, USA, Apr 02 (IPS) – The de facto peace plan of Israel is Greater Israel (Eretz Yisrael Hashlema) with a dominant Jewish majority, which Israel expects America will accept and support. …
Dabaa nuclear project promises energy stability to Egypt. Credit: ROSATOM by Hisham Allam (cairo) Thursday, March 21, 2024 Inter Press Service CAIRO, Mar 21 (IPS) – Egypt’s economy continues to face significant challenges, but amidst these, the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project emerges as a beacon of hope. This ambitious collaboration with Russia signifies a potential …
Paleki Ayang, Gender Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa, Equality Now Opinion by Paleki Ayang (juba) Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Inter Press Service JUBA, Feb 27 (IPS) – Female genital mutilation (FGM) stands as one of the most egregious violations of human rights, particularly affecting women and girls worldwide. However, when conflict and forced …
Protesting against Israel’s attacks on Gaza, at the opening day march of the World Social Forum in Kathmandu. Credit: Marty Logan/IPS by Marty Logan (kathmandu) Saturday, February 17, 2024 Inter Press Service KATHMANDU, Feb 17 (IPS) – Romi Ghimire has a busy life running a non-profit organization dedicated to Nepal’s rural people, but she also feels …
Displaced families living in an UNRWA school-turned shelter in Deir al-Balah, Middle Areas, The Gaza Strip, January 2024. Credit: Mohamed Hinnawi/UNRWA by Naureen Hossain (united nations) Friday, February 02, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Feb 02 (IPS) – South Africa’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Mathu Joyini, said the country would take further legal action …
The International Court of Justice in the Hague heard the South Africa versus Israel case earlier this month. Credit: ICJ by Cecilia Russell (johannesburg) Friday, January 26, 2024 Inter Press Service JOHANNESBURG, Jan 26 (IPS) – The International Court of Justice will deliver it’s order for provisional measures submitted by South Africa in the case of South …
Destruction in Gaza Strip. Credit: UNICEF/Hassan Islyeh Opinion by Connor Echols (washington dc) Wednesday, January 03, 2024 Inter Press Service WASHINGTON DC, Jan 03 (IPS) – In its military campaign in Gaza, Israel faces a seemingly endless list of alleged human rights violations. International monitors argue the Israel Defense Forces have starved Gazans, targeted journalists attempting …
Azzawieh Market in Gaza City lies in ruins. Credit: UNICEF/Omar Al-Qattaa Opinion by Mouin Rabbani (montreal, canada) Monday, December 18, 2023 Inter Press Service MONTREAL, Canada, Dec 18 (IPS) – The political significance of US-Israeli differences is easily exaggerated. It is certainly true that tensions in the relationship exist. Israel is currently committing genocide against the …