Author: Jessica Duffney

Syria’s Eleven-Year Civil War Has Created An Educational Crisis

14.5 million people and 6.5 million children in Syria need humanitarian assistance, breaking a record the country set in 2011. 90% of Syrians are living in poverty and are unable to make ends meet. Social and civilian services infrastructure have suffered severe destruction, further limiting resources available for families. Prices

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Young Voters Of The Philippines Supporting The Robredo Campaign

On May 9th of 2022, the Philippines will hold a Presidential election, and many young people rally around Leni Robredo, the current vice president. Supporters are dawned in pink clothes, some with “Youth Vote for Leni” shirts. This lone female candidate is attracting some of the biggest pre-election crowds. Her

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Turkish Civil Rights Activist Receives Life Sentence for 2013 Protest

The Turkish philanthropist and civil rights activist Osman Kavala has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. He was found guilty of attempting to overthrow the government in connection to the mass anti-government protests back in 2013. Seven other defendants have been sentenced in connection to these protests. The

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China’s Covid-Zero Policy Causes Chaos and Food Shortages

China’s Covid-Zero policy has led to food shortages, extreme lockdowns, and appalling centralized facilities. As the Omicron variants spread throughout China, approximately 373 million people in 45 cities were under full or partial lockdowns as of April 11th, 2022. There is an increasing number of residents that are unable to

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U.S. Officials Designate Myanmar’s Rohingya Crimes “Genocide”

United States officials stated on March 20th that the Biden administration will declare Myanmar’s repression of its Rohingya Muslim population a “genocide.” The decision is “long overdue,” Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon publicly said, but “it is nevertheless a powerful and critically important step in holding this brutal regime

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Iran Claims Responsibility for Missile Attack on Northern Iraq

Iran, more specifically Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) has claimed responsibility on Sunday, for a missile attack that struck Northern Iraq in Arbil. Twelve missiles were counted striking Arbil at 1:30 in the morning, lighting up the dark sky. No causalities were reported from the attack, but both buildings and

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Canada Announces Additional Measures To Support Ukraine

Canada has announced the additional measures to be taken in support of Ukraine: they will be slapping Russia with more sanctions and sending military contributions to the Ukraine to put maximum pressure on Russia. Some of these sanctions will restrict exports to Russia, and sanction members of the Russian Security

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