Songs of the Pearl Divers
In the Arabian Gulf, the sound of the music speaks to the region’s history as a maritime hub. For centuries, before oil took hold, pearls commanded the Gulf economy, particula…
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Author: Sebastian Bouknight
“Scaling Fences”: UNDP Report Offers Solutions to Migration Debate
A UN report strongly argues that blunt deterrence cannot humanely and effectively govern migration from Africa to Europe. The Maghreb, a key player in the conversation, must m…
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Imider, a rural Moroccan town has been successfully protesting against a silver mine for water rights for nearly a decade. The young filmmaker Nadir Bouhmouch partnered with t…
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Emel Mathlouthi Wants to Put Out the Fire
Eight years after her song became an anthem for the Tunisian Revolution, the singer is conjuring up a new batch of experimental electronica in defense of a burning Earth.
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RAPPER NICKI MINAJ SHUNS SAUDI ARABIA CONCERT IN PROTEST OF RIGHTS ABUSES
The rapper turned down an invitation to play in the kingdom, protesting its oppression of women, LGBT people, and journalists.
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Fighting for Climate Justice in the Arabian Gulf
The countries of the Arabian Gulf are vulnerable to the most severe impacts of climate change, but their efforts to halt the crisis are lagging. Youth activism could offer a w…
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