6,500 workers have died in Qatar building infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup
An investigation by the Guardian reveals the staggering number of deaths among migrant workers in Qatar on building sites for the 2022 World Cup.
Indian climate activist Disha Ravi arrested for supporting farmers’ protests
Arrested for supporting farmers. The alarming detention of Disha Ravi, a 22-year-old Indian activist at the fore of the Fridays for Future movement.
The demographic and cultural genocide of China’s Uyghur population
The Uyghur population is subject to violent repression at the hands of the Chinese state, with reports of mass sterilisations, re-education camps and forced labour.
The roots of Boko Haram and why its terrorist advance won’t stop
Recent attacks by Boko Haram in Nigeria show that its hold is still strong. A look at the history and current status of the the extremist terrorist group.
Tom Vilsack’s nomination as US agriculture secretary is met with concern
Joe Biden has chosen Tom Vilsack as the US’ agriculture secretary. Many fear he’ll favour large corporations instead of looking out for small farmers.
Joe Biden’s executive orders on inauguration day
A series of executive orders signed by President Biden on inauguration day mark a radical departure from the United States’ trajectory under Trump.
Uganda’s Museveni holds on to presidency in contested elections
Incumbent Museveni emerged victorious in Uganda’s elections. His main rival Bobi Wine was put under house arrest, then released following a court ruling.
Six rangers killed in an attack on Congo’s Virunga Park
The attack by the Mai-Mai militia which resulted in six Virunga National Park rangers losing their lives isn’t an isolated incident.
The next Anthropology Congress won’t be held in an Indian “factory school” for tribal children
Activists hail the decision not to hold the 2023 World Anthropology Congress at a controversial Indian school for tribal children as originally planned.
2020: a year in news stories that have changed the face of humanity
This year has changed the face of humanity but could also mark the end of an unsustainable lifestyle. We look back at the top 10 news stories of 2020.