FOCUS on Public Diplomacy Conflicts – Argentina and Venezuela
Argentina and Venezuela are currently in the middle of a diplomatic row. Members of Venezuela’s opposition coalition have sheltered in the Argentinian embassy in Caracas.
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Author: Yasmin Obeidallah
Palestinians Prepare for Ramadan as Devastation Continues
The holy month of Ramadan is traditionally a time of joy, celebration, and worship for Muslims around the world. This year, as Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and in the diaspora mourn the destruction and violence faced in Gaza at the hands of Israeli forces, it stands as a reminder of life before the bombardment.
Read MoreDemocracy is on the Ballot Around the World
The spread of misinformation and manipulation through artificial intelligence and social media platforms, the suppression of opposition candidates, and unreliable elections have made the fate of democracy a paramount campaign issue all around the globe.
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West African Countries Withdraw from ECOWAS Amid Tensions
This decision comes after military coups took place in Mali in 2020 and 2021, in Burkina Faso in 2022, and in Niger in 2023. ECOWAS responded by suspending all three countries from the bloc and imposing heavy sanctions on Niger and Mali.
Read MoreOPINION: The Truth is Under Threat in Gaza
While many reporters in Gaza who have been threatened, injured, or suffered loss have returned to work, others must decide whether to continue sharing the truth with a world that does not seem to be listening or to try and save themselves.
Read MoreAl-Shifa Under Attack: Israeli Aggression targets Gaza Hospital System
As Israeli forces advance their attacks on the hospital and surrounding areas, the international community has raised concerns for the sick, injured, and displaced. According to Al Jazeera, Israel’s total siege of the area has depraved over 650 patients, 500 medical staff, and approximately 5,000 to 7,000 displaced individuals sheltering in Al-Shifa of electricity and fuel.
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Canada and The Netherlands Take Syria to Top UN Court
In a joint statement by Canada and the Netherlands released on October 10 by the Government of Canada, the two nations allege that since 2011, “tens of thousands of Syrians have been tortured, murdered, sexually assaulted, forcibly disappeared and subjected to chemical weapons attacks” by the Syrian regime.
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Opinion: In Israel’s Siege on Gaza, Who Really Pays the Price?
The people of Gaza are calling on the world to bear witness to their suffering. Their attempts are falling on deaf ears.
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Second Earthquake in a Week Hits Afghanistan
Heart is the third-largest city in Afghanistan, with a population of over 500,000. Approximately 1.8 million people were in areas that experienced high intensity impact due to the earthquake. The initial earthquake, numerous aftershocks and a third 6.3 magnitude quake on October 11 destroyed hundreds of mud-brick homes, schools, health clinics and other village facilities.
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Egyptian Opposition Candidate Targeted with Spyware
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has instated a suppression of journalists, activists, human rights advocates, and political dissidents during his 9-year incumbency. Ahead of the February 2024 presidential election, the Sisi regime continues to crackdown on opposition throughout the country.
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