The newcomers are going around in circles
Reform-minded newcomers sought to reform the Lebanese parliament. But internal strife has divided the group and now leads to a bitter paradox.This article is only available in the upcoming print edition of Zenith Magazine.
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"One day we’ll drive from Damascus to Jerusalem"
The fall of Assad has prompted the return of millions of Syrians,
including a small Jewish minority. Under Henry Hamra, son of the
country’s last chief rabbi, they are asking whether a lasting return is
possible.Read it here
How the West Is Undermining UNRWA Through Budget Cuts
Donor countries are cutting funding to the UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, and demanding reforms. But experts say what is presented as a policy of neutrality primarily serves Israeli interests—at the expense of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees.Read it here
The EU and Syria one year after the revolution
One year after the fall of the Assad regime, Syria lies in ruins. The European Union (EU), historically the largest donor of humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees, faces the difficult task of pursuing a human rights-based foreign policy on the one hand and supporting the reconstruction of the country on the other.
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Reconstruction is a long time coming
Syria's capital remains scarred by war.
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More Than Diplomacy
Many Palestinians live in Lebanon – what do they hope for from the international recognition of Palestine?Read it here
Is war coming? Voices from Lebanon on the disarmament of Hezbollah
In Lebanon, the government is pushing for the disarmament of all non-state militias. Hezbollah has rejected this. Opinions among the population are divided and there is fear of
another civil war.Read it here
An “open wound of the earth”
The village of Lützerath is to fall victim to coal mining. Thousands of climate activists are protesting against this plan. Justus Könneker reports on his trip to the demolition site.
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StuPa election 2022: The list of lists
As every year, students elect their parliament at the beginning of January. 23 lists are running for the 60 seats in the student parliament. As a guide, FURIOS asked the lists and compiled profiles. By Marie Blickensdörfer, Justus Könneker and Valentin Petri.Read it here
Onboard the Climate Train: A Social Media Event
The Climate Train took activists, journalists, politicians, and members of NGOs to the Climate Conference in Glasgow (COP26). Justus Könneker joined them and captured some of his impressions.
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