How did October 7 th impact activists in Israel and Palestine? dis:orient talked to a Palestinian and an Israeli member of the binational organization Combatants for Peace about education, solidarity, and continuing work amidst the war in Gaza.
Syrbanism aims to make Syria’s urban policies more accessible to its people. Nour Harastani, co-founder of the Berlin-based organization, shares her insights about integrating local voices and informality into the reconstruction of Syrian cities.
E arlier this year t alks between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia raised hopes for peace in Yemen. Europe is no bystander, argues our author, and examines how the continuous export of European weapons is fueling a de c ade-long crisis in Yemen.
The conflict in Sudan puts Sudanese civilians at grave risk. Those who try to escape face a difficult flight and harsh displacement circumstances. Hamid Khalafallah shares a personal account of his escape.
History and geography play a big role in Hebron, also referred as the Israeli-Palestinian flashpoint. Walk down memory lane with me and follow Izzat Karaki, a Palestinian activist at Youth Against Settlements (YAS) through Hebron.
The village of Battir is a World Heritage Site and embodies Palestinian culture through centuries-old farming traditions. Its 4,000-year-old agricultural terraces are threatened by an industrial zone planned by a nearby Israeli settlement.
Delivery workers around the world have had enough. In Lebanon, they have started to organize themselves and went on strike against the local delivery app Toters. Their exploitation is systematic and builds on the Kafala system.
On April 15th, following the sudden outbreak of fighting in Sudan, social media was abuzz with calls from families. Many fled in a hurry, some of them reaching Egypt. A Cairo-based initiative reports on their attempt to help out.
In the future, anyone seeking protection in Europe will have to come as a skilled worker – or accept violence and detention. What is being celebrated as a historic compromise shows neither political foresight nor empathy for those affected.
Despite high hopes and excitement among the social opposition prior to the elections, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan successfully fortified his power. The opposition has not only failed, but needs to radically rethink its political practices.
The Islamic festival, Eid-al-Fitr, marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It is a cherished time in which community is seen as priority. Through our photo series, we give impressions of how Ramadan was celebrated in WANA.
As spring approaches, the people of Afghanistan anticipate the celebration of Nawroz — the New Year. Although official celebrations have been banned in Afghanistan since 2022, the event remains emblematic of diverse cultural traditions.
