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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

Trump confirms May meeting with…

Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement

Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first Read more

'We are being choked': Philippines…

'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs

It comes as a ship carrying barrels of Russian crude Read more

A right-wing populist party made…

A right-wing populist party made big poll gains - and it's shaking up Australian politics

Pauline Hanson's One Nation is riding a wave of popularity Read more

Australia bans Iranian tourists with…

Australia bans Iranian tourists with valid visas for six months

Critics say the move, which comes after Iranian footballers were Read more

Former AFL player becomes first…

Former AFL player becomes first to come out as gay

Leigh Ryswyk, who played one game for the Brisbane Lions Read more

Marcos promises 'flow of oil'…

Marcos promises 'flow of oil' as Philippines declares energy emergency

The President says the country will procure one million barrels Read more

Indian singer's drowning was accidental…

Indian singer's drowning was accidental - Singapore coroner

The coroner ruled that there was no evidence of foul Read more

'Major player' in alleged mistaken…

'Major player' in alleged mistaken identity kidnap of Sydney grandfather charged

The 23-year-old is the third man to be charged in Read more

BTS comeback concert on Netflix…

BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers

The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the Read more

Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start…

Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up

The Philippines' VP faces another impeachment round with her 2028 Read more

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