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Egypt seeks to unlock renewable potential to power regional clean energy hub

After the US-Iran war caused energy prices to soar, ballooning Egypt’s energy import bill, the government has doubled down on plans to boost renewable energy in the country’s power mix – part of its broader plan to become a clean energy export hub for the region. With abundant sunshine, swathes of unused desert land and […]
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Ethiopia: Tigray residents at renewed risk of human rights violations as violence returns to the region

In response to the violent clashes in parts of Tigray – Ethiopia’s northern region – between Tigrayan forces and the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) on 1 August, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa Tigere Chagutah said: “The resumption of violence in Tigray region puts residents at renewed risk of human rights […]
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EU: European leaders must respond with humanity and solidarity to the situation in Ceuta 

Ahead of tomorrow’s meeting of European countries’ ministries of interior on the European Union’s (EU) response to the situation in Ceuta, Dinushika Dissanayake, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe said: “As they prepare to meet, we call on European leaders to respond humanely and with solidarity to the situation in Ceuta, as well as […]

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Muhammad Atta ur Rehman

Chairman, Institute of International Peace Leaders (IIPL) Muhammad Atta ur Rehman is the Chairman of the Institute of International Peace Leaders (IIPL), a global think tank dedicated to promoting peace, sustainable development, climate action, and interfaith harmony. Under his leadership, IIPL has expanded its international footprint through global partnerships, youth leadership initiatives, and high-level diplomatic engagements. He has represented the organization at major international forums, including the UN World Summit on Social Development, and continues to work closely with governments, diplomats, civil society, and academic institutions to advance dialogue on human rights, peaceful coexistence, and global cooperation. As Chairman, he provides strategic direction, strengthens international collaborations, and guides IIPL’s mission to empower youth and communities as catalysts for peace and sustainable progress worldwide.

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Fractured Heartland: Shan Politics and Conflict in Post-coup Myanmar

Fractured Heartland: Shan Politics and Conflict in Post-coup Myanmar eschelhaas Thu, 11/27/2025 – 16:43 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe & Central Asia Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Gender & Conflict Future of Conflict Global Issues Visual Explainers My Reading List Members of Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) receiving military […]

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A Trial for South Sudan’s Frail Peace

A Trial for South Sudan’s Frail Peace eschelhaas Thu, 11/27/2025 – 11:19 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe & Central Asia Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Gender & Conflict Future of Conflict Global Issues Visual Explainers My Reading List Sudan’s opposition leader and former vice-president Riek Machar (R) sits in […]