By Mirusha Yogarajah, UT Austin ‘15 The Sri Lankan Tamils are considered a stateless population. Neill Wright from the UNHCR writes, “Persons without citizenship are denied some of the most… Read more…
BREAKING: Reports are surfacing of the possible use of White Phosphorous by a Syrian military helicopter. White Phosphorous can cause severe chemical burns, and the smoke vapors can cause illness or even… Read more…
Last night, NBC News, citing government officials, reported that the Syrian military had completed the process of loading sarin gas into aerial bombs. These reports, if true, mean that the military is… Read more…
This is the second in a series of posts highlighting cases of statelessness throughout the world. Click here for more information about the series. Cambodia’s main ethnic groups consist of the majority… Read more…
The STAND Education Team hopes you had a great break! Our news brief is a bit longer this week due to the holiday hiatus. Please also take a look at… Read more…
By Katy Lindquist, Central Africa Conflict Education Coordinator This is the first in a series of posts highlighting cases of statelessness throughout the world. Click here for more information about the series…. Read more…
Sometimes we get lost in numbers. 5.4 million dead in eastern Congo since 1996. 4 million displaced throughout Darfur. More than 70,000 children abducted by the LRA since 1987. These numbers are staggering, horrifying, and also important: statistics can spur authorities to action and lend credibility and gravity to reports on mass atrocities.
On Wednesday, November 14th, Education Coordinator Mac Hamilton and Founder of Darfur Women Action Group Niemat Ahmadi hosted a webinar to discuss history of the conflict in Darfur, recent developments, and how policymakers and advocates can best address new threats to stability and civilian protection. Check out the recording!
Colonel Albert Kahasha and 35 fighters from other rebel groups including the Raia Mutomboki and Nyatura armed groups surrendered in Bukavu on Monday.
By Alex Colley Hart, Burma Education Coordinator
