I survived Israel's genocide in Gaza. This is what recognition of a Palestinian state means to me

Recognition is meaningless while Gaza is starved, bombed, and occupied. What we need is action.
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Why African nations are looking to unite on climate and conflict

Ahead of the Africa Climate Summit, Policy reporter Will Worley spoke to one of the early drafters of the new Common African Position.
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From dodgy deterrence deals to drug cartels: Aid barriers in the Darién

A recent US-Panama deal threatens to add to the dangers on the route, while Venezuela's election fallout could also compound the crisis.
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‘My heart is bleeding’: Congolese youth on the M23 war and prospects for peace

Impacted communities gathered for a recent forum as the fighting has uprooted over 1.7 million people.
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Calls for reparations make a splash in Commonwealth leadership debate

All three Commonwealth secretary-general candidates have expressed support for reparations for slavery and colonialism in their campaigns.
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UN rights monitors warn of Myanmar atrocities

The ongoing war in Myanmar between the ruling junta and armed ethnic groups has led to widespread abuses and systematic atrocities, including torture, sexual violence, and attacks where civilians were "the target", according to a UN rights probe.
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Snapshots: The impact of climate change in Honduras

Photojournalist Fritz Pinnow takes a road trip through Central America to document the effects of El Niño on local communities.
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