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Kurdish Journalists in Turkey: Jailed at Home, Murdered Abroad

Oct 4, 2024 | nlka.net | Lucas Chapman

The grim reality of journalists working in Turkey is now well-known. The country is one of the world’s most notorious jailers of journalists, taking the top spot as the country with the highest number of imprisoned journalists in 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Only in 2023 did Turkey drop below the 5th place spot, according to the annual prison census of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
Violent clash over torture of Palestinian detainees reveals extent of Israeli political polarization

Jul 31, 2024 | arabnews.com | Lucas Chapman

Special 1 / 2The Israeli military is holding nine soldiers for questioning following allegations of "substantial abuse" of a detainee at the Sde Teiman military base, where Israel has been holding Palestinian prisoners throughout the war in Gaza.
Will Turkiye and Syria succeed in turning the page on decade-long enmity?

Jul 21, 2024 | arabnews.pk | Lucas Chapman |ali ali

ATHENS/QAMISHLI, Syria: Since 2022, senior Syrian and Turkish officials have periodically met in Moscow for talks mediated by Russia. But those meetings have failed to result in a thaw in their icy relations. It is a different matter now, however, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announcing his desire to restore formal ties with his Syrian counterpart, Bashar Assad.
What does reformist Masoud Pezeshkian’s election win mean for Iran’s future?

Jul 6, 2024 | arabnews.jp | Lucas Chapman

It is unclear how Pezeshkian will reconcile a desire for ties with the West with his views, particularly given that the IRGC has been designated as a terrorist group by the US, Sweden, and Canada. An increased push for improved ties with the West may also draw the ire of the Islamic Republic’s strongest military and economic allies, such as China and Russia. However, Pezeshkian may not have much choice in the matter, regardless of his own aspirations.
What does reformist Masoud Pezeshkian’s election win mean for Iran’s future?

Jul 6, 2024 | arabnews.com | Lucas Chapman

OpinionDr. Majid Rafizadeh From Raisi to Pezeshkian — what next for Iran? Read article Special 1 / 2Newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian surrounded by supporters, main, outside a polling station in Tehran on July 6, 2024. (AFP) Special 2 / 2Iran's newly-elected President Masoud Pezeshkian is greeted during his visit to the shrine of the Islamic Republic's founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran on July 6, 2024.
Saudi woman completes 1,400 km cycling trip around Iceland

Dec 30, 2023 | arab.news | Nada Alturki |Rawan Radwan |Lucas Chapman

RIYADH: Earlier this year, Yasmine Idriss sat down with Arab News just before setting off to Iceland to cycle the country’s Ring Road on the journey of a lifetime. Now, she has become the first Arab woman to complete the grueling trip. Initially, she thought her time on the road — which runs for almost 1,400 km — would give her the chance to plan her next career move. Little did she know she would pedal her way to much deeper enlightenment.
Year in review: How Saudi Arabia made its mark in tech, tourism, diplomacy and entertainment in 2023

Dec 30, 2023 | arabnews.com | Rawan Radwan |Lucas Chapman

Short Url https://arab.news/2ysbq Updated 23 sec ago RAWAN RADWAN & LUCAS CHAPMAN December 30, 2023 22:32 Follow Year in review: How Saudi Arabia made its mark in tech, tourism, diplomacy and entertainment in 2023 Successful bid to host World Expo 2030 and ambitious infrastructure projects make the Kingdom a must-visit destination Saudi Arabia hosted some of the world’s biggest music and sporting icons, the LEAP tech conference, and Riyadh Fashion Week Updated 23 sec ago RAWAN RADWAN & LUCAS...
‘Humanitarian pause is bare minimum that needs to happen’

Dec 24, 2023 | arabnews.com | Lucas Chapman

1 / 2Humanitarian aid trucks enter through the Kerem Shalom crossing from Israel into the Gaza Strip on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.
‘Humanitarian pause is bare minimum that needs to happen’

Dec 24, 2023 | arabnews.jp | Lucas Chapman

ATHENS: For more than two months, the Gaza Strip has struggled to cope with one of the most acute humanitarian disasters in recent memory. The death toll from Israel’s retaliatory operations and bombings campaigns, which began after a deadly Hamas attack on Oct. 7, has now passed 20,000. Now the besieged enclave, which was already struggling to survive prior to the recent violence, is hanging by a thread.
A Tourist’s Guide to Rojava’s History

Jun 8, 2023 | nlka.net | Lucas Chapman |Ali Ali

Any cursory google search of “Rojava” or “northern Syria” will likely leave you with a litany of articles, videos and photos consisting mostly of soldiers, war, and destruction. This one-sided media coverage of Rojava often fails to address the human side of the local society. Those who wish to take a deeper dive into Rojava may wonder: what do people there do with their free time? Where do they go for fun? Are there any places worth visiting?