Day: February 9, 2022

Wrangle Over Interim Libyan Government Intensifies

Libya faces increasing tensions as their chosen interim government is on the brink of change once again, risking the country’s fragile peace. Libya has a complex background, as the country is fragmented with different religious, ethnic, and political groups. This has caused extreme tensions between the various factions since 2011

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Civilians Killed In U.S. Raid Of Syria

At least 13 people, including six children, have now been reported killed during the United States’ special forces raid in Syria last Thursday. U.S. President Joe Biden said that the raid was targeted at ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi. President Biden reported that al-Qurashi was killed during the invasion.

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Broad Applications For Crowdsourcing In New Zealand

Crowdsourcing is becoming increasingly important and relevant to society today, especially given the current ongoing pandemic. In relation to specific organizations/companies that use crowdsourcing, the New Zealand museum, Te Papa Tongarewa, first comes to mind. Their project, The Current, crowdsources opinions from visitors on important issues affecting our society like

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New Western Sanctions Against Myanmar One Year After Coup

On Feb 1st, U.S, U.K, and Canada imposed new sanctions on the Myanmar military and joined other countries in calling a global halt in arms sales to the nation. “We, alongside our international allies, will hold the Myanmar military to account for their violations of human rights and pursue justice

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