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August 15, 2024

FREEDOM STAGE | Episode 3 – Sooma Aslami, Women Rights Activist from Afghanistan

Imagine you've worked tirelessly to achieve a good lifestyle and secure a fortune, only to face an unexpected event that forces you to leave everything behind and flee your country to escape oppressive rule. It may sound unrealistic, but

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

FREEDOM STAGE | Episode 2 – Simon Lee, Freedom Activist from Hong Kong

At the “Freedom Stage” program by the World Anti-Extremism Network, we engage with individuals who have firsthand experience with extremism and authoritarianism and those with innovative ideas to combat these global issues. In our second episode, we are honored

June 15, 2024June 15, 2024

FREEDOM STAGE | Interview with Eunhee Park, North Korean Escapee and Freedom Advocate

At the “Freedom Stage” program of the World Anti Extremism Network, we interview individuals who have experienced extremism and authoritarianism firsthand, as well as those who have ideas on how to counter these issues globally. In this episode of

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Somali forces kill 50 militants…

Somali forces kill 50 militants in airstrikes after ending hotel siege

WASHINGTON — Security forces in Somalia say they killed all six Read more

Racked by violence, Haiti faces…

Racked by violence, Haiti faces 'humanitarian catastrophe,' aid group says

PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — Haiti is facing a "humanitarian catastrophe" as it Read more

Islamic State in retreat after…

Islamic State in retreat after offensive in Somalia's Puntland

WASHINGTON — One month ago, on the morning of Feb. 4, Read more

US issues new Houthi-related sanctions

US issues new Houthi-related sanctions

WASHINGTON — The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on seven Read more

Pakistan confirms 5 soldiers, 13…

Pakistan confirms 5 soldiers, 13 civilians killed in twin suicide bombings targeting military compound

ISLAMABAD — Five soldiers and at least 13 civilians, including Read more

Trump administration again labels Houthis…

Trump administration again labels Houthis 'terrorist organization'

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department on Tuesday reinstated the "foreign Read more

Israel's military prepares to defend…

Israel's military prepares to defend Druze community near Damascus

JERUSALEM — Israel's defense ministry said Saturday the military has been Read more

US says it killed military…

US says it killed military leader of Syrian Al-Qaida affiliate

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army said Saturday it had killed a Read more

At least 11 dead in…

At least 11 dead in DRC after blasts at M23 rally, rebels say

BUKAVU, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — At least 11 people were Read more

Nigeria's counterterrorism center warns of…

Nigeria's counterterrorism center warns of threats, launches review of strategy

ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria's National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) warns that Read more

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Author says ban on her…

Author says ban on her book reflects Taliban's repression of women

WASHINGTON — When Naveeda Khoshbo published her book of political analysis Read more

VOA Persian: Iranian American journalist…

VOA Persian: Iranian American journalist ends hunger strike

Reza Valizadeh, a dual-citizen Iranian American journalist imprisoned in Iran, Read more

Publisher Zamora reimprisoned in Guatemala…

Publisher Zamora reimprisoned in Guatemala in move lawyer calls ‘inhumane’

washington — A Guatemalan judge ordered prominent journalist Jose Ruben Zamora Read more

Advocates for jailed publisher Lai…

Advocates for jailed publisher Lai turn to Trump administration

WASHINGTON — The son of imprisoned pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai this Read more

Zimbabwe journalist still in custody…

Zimbabwe journalist still in custody after case adjourned

A High Court judge in Zimbabwe on Wednesday adjourned the Read more

‘I was there to try…

‘I was there to try to kill the journalist,’ gunman tells New York court

A self-described member of a Russian organized crime group told Read more

Trial to begin in New…

Trial to begin in New York for men accused of planning assassination of VOA host

More than two years have passed since police stopped a Read more

Lawsuit in US offers hope…

Lawsuit in US offers hope of justice for brother of journalist killed in El Salvador war

Gert Kuiper was in a bar in Madrid when a Read more

Across Pacific, new-found freedoms face…

Across Pacific, new-found freedoms face legal, economic obstacles

Across Pacific Island nations, journalists are pushing back on draconian Read more

California rolls back social media…

California rolls back social media law

In a win for Elon Musk's X corporation, the U.S. Read more

What to know about the…

What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting

The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the Read more

South Korea woman and doctors…

South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby

The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no Read more

Japanese court upholds order to…

Japanese court upholds order to dissolve Unification Church

The church popularly known as Moonies came under scrutiny after Read more

Kathmandu empties as about 800,000…

Kathmandu empties as about 800,000 Nepalis head home to vote

Authorities have reported hours-long jams over the weekend while photos Read more

Partner of UK MP arrested…

Partner of UK MP arrested on suspicion of spying for China, BBC told

The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence Read more

Australian girl, 8, killed in…

Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan

It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski Read more

India's top court angry after…

India's top court angry after junior judge cites fake AI-generated orders

In several recent instances, AI has disrupted court proceedings in Read more

China removes three retired generals…

China removes three retired generals from national advisory body

Authorities gave no explanation for the ousters but they come Read more

Carney to push his middle…

Carney to push his middle power strategy during Australia visit

Defence, trade, and the global place of "middle powers" will Read more

Could Kim's teen daughter become…

Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?

Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, Read more

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