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Sudan Coup: The Military Coup in the Country and Citizens' Response
Sudan's military coup on October 25 threatens to undermine the country's early democratic transition, which began in 2019.

Surabhi Paraki
Nov 7, 20214 min read


Uyghur Muslims in China: A 21st Century Cultural Genocide That Must Be Stopped
The Uyghurs are currently in the limelight due to their religious repression and enforced suppression by the communist government of China.

Shipra Swaraj
Oct 17, 20215 min read


Ethiopia: Conflict in the Tigray Region Explained
A constantly escalating conflict between the federal government in Addis Ababa and the regional Tigray government has affected Ethiopians.

Surabhi Paraki
Oct 2, 20214 min read


Coup d’État in Guinea - What is Happening in this West African nation?
Coups have become a natural occurrence in Guinea when the inability to protect residents' fundamental rights has resulted.

Mayuri Chaudhuri
Sep 26, 20215 min read


What's Happening in Lebanon? Focus on the New Government, Fuel Tank Blast, & Weakening Economy
While there is a global crisis of Covid-19, Lebanon's focus is very much on the new government, gas/power shortage, and a weakening economy.

Nondiah Khalayi
Sep 11, 20214 min read


Caged in Despair: What Is Going On In Afghanistan Right Now?
As the US and its allies have completely left the country, Afghans are left to be ruled by the Taliban for the second time in history now.

Mayuri Chaudhuri
Aug 31, 20217 min read


Myanmar and COVID-19: How the Military Coup is Worsening the Health Crisis
Myanmar’s Covid-19 situation hits differently, especially with the political unrest that has been in the country for over six months.

Nondiah Khalayi
Aug 15, 20215 min read


What's Happening in Cuba Right Now? The Largest Protest in More Than 6 Decades.
Cuba has lately been filled with protests & unrest, the largest anti-government protest the country has witnessed in more than six decades.

Nondiah Khalayi
Aug 8, 20215 min read


A Guide on Prostitution in India, Then and Now: The Dark Shadows Behind the Glittery Curtains
India houses approximately 3 million sex workers today aged from 15 to 35 years. Let’s read through their history, then & now!

Mayuri Chaudhuri
Jul 23, 20218 min read


What is Juneteenth, the Latest Federal Holiday Announced by the Biden Government?
On June 17th, 2021, the USA's president, Joe Biden, signed a bill to declare Juneteenth a federal holiday.

Surabhi Paraki
Jul 6, 20213 min read


Dried Tears Of North Korea: What Can Be Learnt From the Past to Save the Present?
These precious smiles have come a long way through starvation and uncertainty. They should be given a chance to grow and prosper.

Mayuri Chaudhuri
Jun 24, 20217 min read


A Brief History of the Controversial Birth Control Policy in China
China ended its one-child policy in 2015 since a significant portion of the Chinese population was heading into retirement.

Surabhi Paraki
Jun 22, 20214 min read


Revisiting the Paradise on Earth: Kashmir, it's Past & Article 370
Jammu and Kashmir have been contentious enough to scourge the Indian media with its happenings in the nation and abroad.

Mayuri Chaudhuri
Jun 11, 20217 min read


The 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre | Does Time Really Heal Wounds?
Tulsa City, Oklahoma, still bears the scars of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre because the truth is still untold.

Nondiah Khalayi
Jun 4, 20214 min read


The Tale of Palestine and Israel: Timeline and How To Help
Palestinians in Gaza continue to struggle for basic necessities with inequitable economic & social laws enforced by the Israeli government.

Mayuri Chaudhuri
May 22, 20216 min read


What's Happening in Colombia and How We Can Help Them
Citizens across Colombia have been protesting for weeks against the current government. At least 51 people have been killed in this chaos.

Surabhi Paraki
May 19, 20214 min read


10 Years of War in Syria (2011-2021...)
The Syrian civil war is the world’s largest refugee and displacement crisis. Unfortunately, it has reached its decade-long mark.

Sovena Ngeth
Apr 25, 20214 min read


Asian Hate Crimes in America: Then and Now
Since the coronavirus pandemic was discovered to have originated in Wuhan, China, anti-Asian discrimination has been rampant.

Sovena Ngeth
Apr 7, 20214 min read


Racism in Healthcare: COVID-19 Disproportionately Affecting Black Lives
Racism in healthcare is a prominent example of how systemic racism can affect a group's livelihood.

Sovena Ngeth
Feb 7, 20214 min read


Corruption and the Fight Against It
Corruption is a complex social, economic and political phenomenon which affects all countries around the globe.

Eduardo Augusto Mansano Manso
Nov 12, 20205 min read
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