Libya: Human Factors in Derna’s Tragedy
The people of Libya’s coastal town of Derna are still collecting the dead from under mud flows and washing up on the shore. Their numbers are likely to rise into the tens of thousands. A
Published : 16 September 2023
Lebanon: Displaced by `Ayn al-Hilwah Factionalism
Following is an excerpt from UNRWA Situation Report #9 on the situation in Ein El Hilweh Intense clashes erupted again inside Ein el Hilweh camp on the afternoon of Wednesday 13 September, sparking the renewed
Published : 15 September 2023
Hebron (al-Khalil): A Case Study in Israeli Apartheid
`They like parading their power`: In Hebron, a case study in Israeli apartheid Under a regime of overt segregation, Hebron is a microcosm of Israel`s occupation. For Palestinians, violence is a daily reality, and so are
Published : 13 September 2023
Why Barcelona Reversed Decision on Israel
Why did Barcelona reverse its decision to cut ties with Israel? In February, Barcelona broke off ties with Israel, citing the systematic violation of Palestinian human rights. Seven months later, and with a new mayor in
Published : 11 September 2023
CEIRPP’s New Study on Legality of Palestine’s Occupation
The Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP) has announced the launch of a study on the legality of the Israeli occupation of the occupied Palestinian territory, including East
Published : 06 September 2023
‘Like 1948’: Israel Ethnically Cleanses Vast West Bank Region
‘It’s like 1948’: Israel cleanses vast West Bank region of nearly all Palestinians In mere months, entire Palestinian communities between Ramallah and Jericho have been chased out by settler violence and state policies — paving the
Published : 31 August 2023
CoP28: Growing Human Rights, Environmental Scrutiny of UAE Hosts
The following two pieces appeared on 30 August and 1 September: COP28: US Should Press UAE for Activist’s Release Free Ahmed Mansoor to Set Better Tone for COP28 Climate Conference Statement by Human Rights Watch 30 August 2023 Beirut—The US government should
Published : 30 August 2023
Earthquake-hit Türkiye: Toxic Dust Is Next Big Threat
In earthquake-hit Türkiye, toxic dust is the next big threat Debris management remains a big issue six months after the devastating earthquake in southeast Türkiye on 6 February 2023. The dust and debris pose a significant
Published : 29 August 2023
Arab Sheikh Grabs Africa Land for Carbon Trade
In New Scramble for Africa, an Arab Sheikh Is Taking the Lead A company established by a Dubai sheikh is finalizing agreements with African nations to manage vast tracts of their forests and sell the carbon
Published : 29 August 2023
