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Refugees face uncertainty as north and south Sudan wrestle for oil-rich Abyei
Abyei is just a small dot on the map of Sudan, yet the disputed border territory threatens to undermine the fragile peace agreement between the North and breakaway South. On May 21, northern troops seized control of the oil-rich area, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee. Our Observer witnessed the extremely dire situation of these refugees. Read more…
Vivid paintings depict months of bloody civil conflict
Abidjan after Gbagbo, a tale of two cities
After the arrest of incumbent Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo on Monday, April 11, districts of Abidjan that were favourable to his rival Alassane Ouattara are breathing a collective sigh of relief – even as fear and chaos reign in neighbourhoods loyal to the fallen leader. Read more...
A doctor’s desperate cry for help from war-torn Misrata
Millions of exiles head to southern Sudan for referendum
Censored US anti-war mural shows some art subjects are still taboo
Korean Crisis: China calls for restraint as North bombards South, killing four
The North Korean army bombarded the small South Korean island of Yeonpyeong on Tuesday in retaliation for a South Korean military training maneuver. Our Observer in South Korea told us about the extremely tense climate in her country since the attack. Read more…
Albania’s bunkers transformed into local amenities
For every four Albanians, there is one mushroom-shaped bunker. They were built to protect Europe's poorest country from a foreign invasion. Today, they're being transformed into beach huts, barns and hamburger joints. Read more and see the photos...
