This is the first of a two-part series. By Darini Rajasingham Senanayake* COLOMBO, Sri Lanka | 23 July 2025 (IDN) — Was the same Playbook to unmake Multiculturalism and stage the Palestine Nakba (catastrophe) for the violent birth of Israel in May 1948 used years later in the July 1983 pogrom and staged riots in […]
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
By Charles Glass* FLORENCE, Italy | 23 July 2025 (IDN) — Omar El Akkad, an Egyptian-born journalist, had studied in the United States and worked as a journalist for 10 years when, in the summer of 2021, he became an American citizen. Covering the War on Terror in Afghanistan and at the U.S. detention centre […]
Rewriting the Rules: Centering Adolescents in Reproductive Health Education
By Whitney Atieno | 22 July 2025 (IDN) Youth Advocate for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights In Kenya, there is a harmful and outdated belief that contraceptive education is only for the married. This assumption ignores critical group adolescents who are sexually active and face serious reproductive health risks, yet are denied accurate information […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Puntland authorities confiscate ship carrying weapons
Situation in Sudan (per 21 July) Escalating violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Kordofan and Darfur is rapidly worsening the humanitarian situation, as communities are trapped, unable to flee or access basic necessities. At least 60 civilians have been killed in the town of Bara since 10 July, […]
An Open Letter to the Israelis: Rise and Save the Soul of Your Country
By Alon Ben-Meir* NEW YORK | 18 July 2025 (IDN) — I appeal to every Israeli—you have become the victims of deceptive and morally repugnant leaders who have systematically betrayed you by pursuing their treacherous messianic agenda while committing in your name heinous crimes against humanity, shocking the conscience of every human being. I beg […]
Thailand: Myanmar Refugees Exploited By Brokers and Police Claim New Report
By Jason Tan Bangkok | 18 July 2025 — A report released this month by the New York based Human Rights Watch (HRW) says there are over 4 million refugees from Myanmar living in Thailand, more than half of them undocumented, with law enforcement authorities in the borders areas of northern Thailand referring to them […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Over 100 victims freed after traffickers’ arrest; 450 people killed – North Kordofan; 21 religious leaders in Tigray for peace talks
Situation in Sudan (per 17 July) More than 450 civilians, including 35 children and two pregnant women, were killed in an attack around the Bara locality in North Kordofan State over the weekend. With many more people injured or still missing, UNICEF fears that the number of casualties will increase. The attacks have been attributed to the […]
A Holistic Approach to Advance the ASEAN Power Grid
By Matthew Wittenstein, Kieran Clarke and Yejin Ha* BANGKOK | 16 July 2025 (IDN) — The ASEAN Power Grid (APG) is a key cornerstone of Southeast Asia’s strategy for greater regional integration, energy security economic growth and achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future. With the region’s energy demand projected to more than double by 2050 and […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: RSF attack on El Fasher
Situation in Sudan (per 14 July) Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stormed El Fasher in North Darfur on Friday, capturing a cattle market, a prison and a military base. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) counterattacked on Saturday morning, pushing RSF out of the city. RSF drones continued to attack El Fasher throughout Saturday. SAF and RSF […]
Russia Strengthening Africa’s Food Import Dependency
By Kester Kenn Klomegah* MOSCOW | 14 July 2025 [IDN] — As global geopolitical dynamics evolve, Africa is anticipated to adapt accordingly. It has gone far, particularly with Russia, opening new directions in bilateral economic cooperation after their joint historic summits. It is also time to make critical appraisals of Russia’s policy towards Africa. By […]