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Interview: “World Refugee Crisis Worst Since WWII” on HuffPo Live
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Destroying Boats is Not the Answer for Libya’s Refugees and Migrants
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Sexual Violence: Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia.
What can be done to stop sexual violence against women in Iraq and Syria? This morning, I had the privilege of joining experts on a panel hosted by the American Red Cross, Physicians for Human Rights, and other key groups. We focused on Iraq and Syria, and I also got into issues affecting women in…
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Repressive U.S. allies in the Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the battle against “Islamic State”
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What Nicholas Kristof Didn’t Mention
Nicholas Kristof criticizes both leaders of Israel and Hamas in his latest column for The New York Times. If you decide to read it, keep in mind the following two oversights and errors. First, there’s one word he doesn’t use: occupation. Since 1967, *every* Israeli government has taken Palestinian land and built settlements. This isn’t…
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CCTV Interview: Israel, Hamas, and Gaza
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WSJ Live: Egypt Convicts Three Al Jazeera Journalists
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Iraq’s Crisis: 3 Quick Points for U.S. Policymakers
As the latest crisis in Iraq unfolds, here are three basic points for U.S. policymakers to keep in mind: The protection of civilians must be a top priority in Mosul and in every Iraqi community facing armed conflict. The Iraqi central government has an abysmal human rights record that has left communities scarred. Government human…
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Interview: The Pope’s Call for Action on Refugees and Migrants
Thousands are fleeing economic hardship, repression, and violence via boats from North Africa in a desperate attempt to reach Europe’s shores. Today I joined a panel on Huffington Post Live to talk about Pope Francis’ recent call for action on refugees, migrants, and asylum-seekers attempting to enter Europe. You can watch the clip here.
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Interview: “Even Under Rouhani, Iran’s Schools Have Little (If Any) Freedom”
The Iranian authorities have waged a ruthless campaign of repression over the past three decades against students and academics because of their peaceful activism, views or beliefs. I spoke with Alyona Minkovski at Huffington Post Live about Amnesty International’s latest report on repression in Iran’s higher education system: “Silenced, Expelled, Imprisoned: Repression of Students and…