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Wars may end, but displacement persists: Where is humanitarianism in the US-Iran war?
The eruption of the Middle East war in 2026, which began with strikes led by the US and Israel against Iran under Operation Epic Fury, carries devastating consequences for recovery, development and regional stability. The assassination of senior Iranian figures, most notably Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s closure of…
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Polio’s comeback in the Arab world: Between politicisation and securitization
During humanitarian crises and armed conflicts, children are the most vulnerable to the devastating consequences, such as the outbreak and resurgence of diseases like polio. Mainly children under the age of five are affected by polio, with prevention proving the only effective strategy to confront it, as there are no…
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Trump’s move to lift sanctions against Syria: A humanitarian move or carrot-and-stick politics?
With Syria entering a new phase under the leadership of Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the new government has faced several barriers, notably the sanctions imposed by the United States (US) on Syria. In response, on 13 May, 2025, the new US President Donald Trump announced that his administration would lift the sanctions…
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Are minorities in Syria vulnerable groups or political loopholes?
When the decades-long Assad family dictatorship fell in December, it sparked hopes for a better Syria. But did it bring hope to all Syrians? The outbreak of peaceful protests in Syria in 2011 demonstrated the Syrian people’s wish for a government that truly represents them. With the rise of radical…
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Universalism of human rights and humanitarian response to the Sudanese crisis
Human rights and humanitarian action are closely interlinked, each aiming to alleviate the suffering and enhance the well-being of affected populations, albeit through distinct approaches. Unlike humanitarian action, which takes place only during humanitarian crises like armed conflicts and natural disasters, human rights are applicable at all times, both in…