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Stories about West Asia & North Africa from February, 2025
Tunisian torture victims seek justice at the UN after years of judicial failure in national courts
After years of stalled judicial proceedings in national courts, Tunisian torture survivors and their families turn to the UN, seeking justice and recognition for crimes committed under the past regime.
‘Embracing imperfection is key to artistic evolution': An interview with Iranian artist Sadegh Adham
Sadegh Adham shares how his childhood experiences during the Iran-Iraq war shaped his art, exploring themes of imperfection, identity, and bridging cultural history with global audiences.
Two years on, Turkey earthquake survivors continue to live in limbo
Two years on, the situation on the ground is grim. Promises to rebuild and deliver homes in a year's time have not been fulfilled, leaving thousands displaced residents in limbo.
Nine countries are launching legal action against Israel over Gaza war
“‘The Hague Group’ is a watershed moment in developing coordinated international state action against the use of genocide, occupation, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing against the Palestinian people.”