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Aggressive counter-protesters clashed with anti-Islamophobia demonstrators in a rally in Perth CBD a few weekends ago. Although the conflict with Islamic State might be far off geographically, anti-Muslim discrimination threatens stability back home. Read more here: http://bit.ly/1tt62aT
Apologies for the lack of articles lately, I'm a little swamped with uni work. I'll be back soon!
Until then, here's an interesting piece by Nick O'Brien from The Conversation to keep you satiated. While it's focused on developments in Australia in light of recent anti-terror raids, the points raised are applicable to any country currently facing an increase in terror threats or planning to stand against the Islamic State.
With a recently published research paper offering new and useful information about the virus and a vaccine currently undergoing human testing, West Africa has a little bit of hope.
Contrary to popular belief, the rise of citizen media does not mark the end of professional journalism. Looking at it critically, it's actually changing the industry for the better.
At least 1072 media practitioners have been killed since 1992. The question arises: what is it that drives some journalists to put their lives on the line for the sake of the news?
James Foley's execution video ends with a direct address to US President Barack Obama. The masked militant brings another man, believed to be journalist Steven Joel Sotloff, in front of the camera and says: "the life of this American citizen... depends on your next decision.”
Iraq has a new Prime Minister. Here's why that could be a really good thing.
Three years into Syria's bloody civil war and already around 2 million Syrian children require expert psychological treatment. The consequences extend far beyond what you might think.
ISIS is actively hunting the Yazidis, a minority group in Northern Iraq. At this very moment, 40000 are stranded in the mountains around Sinjar facing starvation if they stay and execution if they try to escape. The US may be able to help.
Recent testimonials suggest child detainees are subject to medical neglect, poor sanitary conditions, and sexual abuse. It's also possible that the government tried to cover it up.
Afghanistan's current elections have been plagued with Taliban attacks and fraud allegations. Here's a look at what's happening and why it's important.
West Africa is currently experiencing the most lethal Ebola virus outbreak ever recorded. But why is it this bad?
Repressive Egypt: Or what the case of Peter Greste and recent mass death sentences tell us about President el-Sisi's regime.
Iran, the USA, and ethnic Kurds from Northern Iraq are all invested in this fight for different reasons. Part 2 of Iraq Explained looks at exactly what they are.
What is ISIS? How do Shi'a-Sunni relations play a part in the Iraqi conflict? What the hell is even happening over there? If you want a simple, easy-to-follow overview of the conflict, check out Iraq Explained (Part 1).
