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West Asia & North Africa · March, 2025

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Stories about West Asia & North Africa from March, 2025

In Turkey, a controversial law on cybersecurity is widely seen as yet another censorship tool

Turkish experts, civil society groups, and international observers saw the law as a potential tool to restrict independent reporting and stifle dissent

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

1 day ago

Turkey’s Kurdish peace talks: A genuine effort or Erdoğan’s power play?

Erdoğan is arguably negotiating with the Kurds mainly as a means of securing Kurdish parliamentarians’ votes to extend his rule as president

Written by Sinan Ciddi, Meghan Bodette

2 days ago

Mass protests continue to rock Turkey after arrest of Istanbul mayor

‘Rights, law, and justice’ is a common refrain throughout the marches

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

6 days ago

Starlink in Yemen: A digital revolution or a security threat?

Elon Musk's Starlink is sparking fears of data privacy breaches, government crackdowns, and foreign influence

Written by Saoussen Ben Cheikh

7 days ago

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu: A turning point in Turkish politics?

The move marks a significant escalation in Turkey’s ongoing political conflict

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

1 week ago

After Assad: Sectarian violence and the struggle for Syria’s future

As Syria’s transitional government takes power, violence escalates in coastal regions

Written by Guest Contributor

1 week ago

The transformation of the popular hero in Egyptian drama: From resistance to violence

Egyptian drama is normalizing the idea that justice is achieved through brute force, reflecting deeper societal crises and power struggles

Written by Raseef22

2 weeks ago

Another test for international justice: Sudan takes the UAE to the ICJ over its complicity in genocide

The case comes amid growing global scrutiny of UAE military alliances, including its deepening ties with Israel despite accusations of genocide in Gaza

Written by Walid El Houri

2 weeks ago

‘I hope this isn’t for weapons’: How Syrian data workers train AI

Data workers possess a unique vantage point that can play a crucial role in the early identification of ethical issues

Written by UntoldMag

3 weeks ago

The crackdown on academic freedom in Europe: More than just a right-wing phenomenon

Academia is not a neutral space. It has always been a site of struggle throughout history

Written by Walid El Houri

3 weeks ago

How to save the Caspian Sea from turning into an environmental disaster

It could lose one third of its area by the end of the century

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

4 weeks ago

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