Crisis

Yemen: The Sound Of Your Silence – A People’s Future Forfeited

Today silence has become more than a war crime. Today silence has become more than just the manifestation of our egocentrism and selfishness. Today silence has enabled, empowered and shielded oppressors and tyrants. Today I’m hoping that silence at last will be broken. Before [continue reading].

Documentary: Nat Geo – The Forces Of Kurds And Yazidis Fight ISIS

Fighting back: Soldiers of the Kurdish Peshmerga forces and Shiite volunteers take position during fighting

Today, ISIS controls over a third of Iraq. The Kurdish and their underdog army defend their home against the world’s most feared and ruthless threat. Journalist Neil Shea travels to the heart of Kurdistan to meet the men and women fighting the DAESH. Part One: Inside The [continue reading].

Syria: UN Says War Crimes Team Not To Investigate Airstrikes

Men stand along a crater caused by what activists said was a Russian air strike in Latamneh, in the northern province of Hama, Syria October 2, 2015. REUTERS/Ammar Abdullah

A United Nations team of war crimes investigators will not probe air strikes by foreign countries in Syria, its chairman said on Wednesday, despite concerns that some attacks by foreign militaries could have violated the laws of war. The U.N. Commission of Inquiry on Syria is [continue reading].

🍁 CDN: Welcomes Refugees with Open Arms And Jackets

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomes Syrian refugees to Canada late Thursday night at Pearson International airport

Canadians are feeling the holiday spirit, and a renewed sense of pride in our country, and our leader. Canadian kindness and concern for the families arriving shone like a beacon for refugees setting foot in Canada after their long ordeal. The Toronto Airport was prepared to [continue reading].

Mali: Bamako Hostage Crisis: 4 People Freed, 12 Dead

Mali four hostages freed as deadly hotel siege ends

Four people held in a hotel in central Mali after an attack by Islamic extremists were freed Saturday following a long standoff with the army and special forces that left 12 people dead, Mali’s defense ministry adviser said. After the operation ended four additional bodies [continue reading].