Humanitarian Crisis

Complicit In War Crimes – Canada Is Failing The People of Yemen

The crisis in Yemen continues to worsen as the Saudi-led coalition forces and Houthi rebels blatantly disregard the damage being inflicted on innocent Yemeni civilians. Famine and disease have spread through the country unchecked, due in large part to a Saudi-imposed blockade on [continue reading].

YEMEN: Urgent Aid Needed As Cholera Outbreak Kills Thousands

According to Yemen Health Ministry’s report about the cholera situation in Yemen from April 27 to July 6, 2017, the total number of suspected cholera cases is 291,554, and half of the sick are children.

Before the Saudi-led coalition war on Yemen in March 2015, the country was already a protracted crisis characterized by widespread poverty, conflict, poor governance and weak rule of law. Today, and after almost 27 months of the war on Yemen, the economy is near collapse, public [continue reading].

Documentary: Libya’s Migrant Hell – A Deeply Powerful Plea

Ross Kemp, investigative-journalist turns his attention to the deadliest migrant route in the world. The 1,000 miles of Libyan desert, a journey more dangerous than the sea, followed by the treacherous Mediterranean crossing from Tripoli to Italy in rubber boats unfit for [continue reading].

AR News Radio Channel: Politics and Human Interest Stories

Listen to the audio files from our YouTube News Channel exclusive videos, and press conferences from political leaders, activists and journalists worldwide. [continue reading].

AR Exclusive Videos: War, Politics, People and Events

News reports from Alistair Reign, featuring exclusive content on current political affairs, people in the news, human rights violations, and the wars escalating worldwide. Watch Now Playing Soon Watch Now Watch Now Watch Now Watch Now Playing Soon Watch Now Playing Soon Watch [continue reading].

Photos: Tell Stories Of Coping And Resilience In Yemen

A group of children photographed while exploring the empty streets

The images most often associated with Yemen today are those of war, poverty and dire humanitarian crises. Yemeni photographer Thana Faroq, who is based in Sana’a, set out to prove that life exists beyond the war. On her Facebook page ‘Everyday Yemen‘, she [continue reading].

Syria: Explained From Occupation To Refugee Crisis

The plight of an increasing flow of refugees, captured in a heart wrenching photo of the body of a small boy washed up on a beach in Greece, sparked intense debate within Europe and the United States.

With the use of tanks, attack helicopters, and artillery against protesters and the torture and execution of children, protests spread and opposition groups took up arms. The attacks and counter-attacks escalated into a full-fledged civil war between the Assad regime with allied [continue reading].

Video Report: Conditions Are Deteriorate For Syrian Refugees

On Tuesday 15th September 2015, Hungary shut the main land route for migrants into the European Union. Under new rules Hungary said anyone seeking asylum on its southern border with Serbia, the EU’s external frontier, would automatically be turned back, and anyone trying [continue reading].

Turkey: 50,000 Refugees Saved By Coastguard

Turkish coastguards have saved more than 50,000 people from drowning as they sought to cross to Greek islands since the beginning of the Syrian refugee crisis, the country’s deputy prime minister said on Friday as he urged European countries to show a “helping [continue reading].

World: Challenging The ‘Refugee-Victim’ Narrative

“ORDINARY PEOPLE LIVING THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY TIMES” While academics in the field of (forced) migration are more often than not aware of these complexities, public perceptions are often skeptical of narratives that recognize refugees as people ‘like you and I’ who find [continue reading].

Nigeria: Army Rescues 101 Children, 67 Women From Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army has announced its capture of one of the commanders of the Boko Haram sect. The Army said this was part of the successes of an operation which also saw to the rescue of about 178 captives of the sect in Bama area of Borno State. A statement made available to the [continue reading].

Burma: Monsoon Rains Displace Thousands In Myanmar

Heavy monsoon rains in the past month have left at least 47 people dead and displaced more than 150,000 others in Myanmar, the United Nations’ humanitarian coordinator for the country said Monday. The figures are expected to increase as more information becomes available, [continue reading].