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Rohingya: stateless and now homeless

Rohingya: stateless and now homeless

By Adhya Moona, MA Global Media and Communications Trigger warning: mentions of sexual violence and death A fire swept through Rohingya refugee camps in southern Bangladesh on 14 January, destroying the homes of thousands of people. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said that more than 550 shelters accommodating about 3,

Qatar Blockade Quashed

Qatar Blockade Quashed

By Fakhriya M. Suleiman, MA Global Media and Postnational Communications The New Year marked a turning point for international relations within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The once frosty relationship between Qatar and the neighbouring Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is now in the process of thawing. 4 January 2021

Nigeriens Say “Saï Bazoum”

Nigeriens Say “Saï Bazoum”

By Fakhriya M. Suleiman, MA Global Media and Postnational Communications On 27 December 2020 Niger held a landmark general election, poised to be the West African nation’s first democratic hand over of power since independence in 1960. 69.67% of the Nigerien electorate headed to the polls to vote

Cambodian court begins mass trial against human rights activists

Cambodian court begins mass trial against human rights activists

By Sophie Zwick, BA Politics and International Relations On Thursday 14 January, a Cambodian court commenced a mass trial of around 150 human rights activists and affiliates of the banned Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP). The prosecution charges the defendants with plotting against the government and treason for supporting the

Tigray Crisis Threatens Regional Stability

Tigray Crisis Threatens Regional Stability

By Clayton Barrington-Russell, BA Arabic and International Relations 20 years after its closure, the Um Raquba refugee camp in Eastern Sudan has re-opened its doors to an influx of refugees from Ethiopia. According to the United Nations, ‘up to 200,000’ Ethiopian refugees are expected to cross into Sudan, fleeing

Peru: Protests Turn Violent after President’s Impeachment

Peru: Protests Turn Violent after President’s Impeachment

By Maria Sole Campinoti, BA History & Politics The impeachment of President of the Republic of Peru Martin Vizcarra on 9 November has led to weeks of turbulence and protests. The country saw the dismantling of its elected government and three Presidents take charge between 9 and 17 of November.

Covid-19 Vaccines Spark Optimism But Don’t Provide a Silver Bullet

Covid-19 Vaccines Spark Optimism But Don’t Provide a Silver Bullet

By Lyla Amini, MA Migration and Diaspora Studies, Persian Preliminary findings suggested that two vaccines are 90-94.5% effective at preventing Covid-19. Though developing a new vaccine takes on average 10 years from initial research to mass production, the pandemic expedited the process and vaccines have been produced in record