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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Dutch philanthropy to close Hong Kong office citing national security law

All nine regional office staff face potential layoffs as Porticus moves its Asia hub to Malaysia.
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West Bank raids, Horn of Africa tensions, and unstoppable Musk: The Cheat Sheet

A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues.
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