This article is republished with permission from HRWF (Human Rights Without Frontiers). By Ulviyya Asadzade, RFE/RL journalist RFE/ RL (21.12.2026) – Armenia is facing its gravest church-state clash since gaining independence, as tensions continue to grow between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian and Catholicos Garegin II, the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The dispute has…
Photo by Monica Dorame on Unsplash At a time when international sporting institutions are striving to rebuild trust after years of crises and political disputes, the decision by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to restore full membership rights to the Paralympic committees of Russia and Belarus has sent a troubling signal. It seems premature and…
Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash A matter of months ago, an event at the Conduit Club in London examined whether the conflict in Sudan had been forgotten. With great passion, panellists reminded the audience that the conflict certainly had not been forgotten by the civilians suffering through it. But they conceded that it was…
Photo by James Wiseman on Unsplash Russia continues to shape its policy in Africa as a means of exerting pressure on the international community, masquerading it as assistance and partnership. In truth, Moscow offers the continent neither development nor equal cooperation. Instead, it treats African states as a resource reservoir, a testing ground for military…
Photo by Yusuf Yassir on Unsplash There is no denying that peace cannot come soon enough to the suffering Sudanese people. They have paid a huge price in the civil war that has raged across their country since 2023. But the question now is: What price will they pay for peace? Is any price payable?…
January can feel like a long, grey stretch after the festive rush; the sparkle fades and spirits dip. So, planning something beautiful to look forward to can make all the difference. With just that in mind, here’s an-end-of-year offer that is well worth considering. Eccleston Square Hotel, one of London’s best independent boutique hotels, is…
Photo by Randy Fath on Unsplash Since the conflict in Sudan erupted on 15 April 2023, more than 150,000 people have died and 12 million have fled their homes in what the United Nations has called the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. International peace efforts have failed to truly launch, due to the Sudanese Armed Forces…
Photo by Winston Chen on Unsplash Enhancing joint efforts to combat transnational crime through real-time intelligence exchange Founded in 1923, INTERPOL currently has 196 member states, making it the world’s second-largest international organization after the United Nations. INTERPOL is an essential platform for global law enforcement cooperation. It closely monitors transnational criminal activity including terrorism,…
The European Women’s International Leadership Award (EWILA) 7th edition ceremony took place on November 3, marking a significant moment in the recognition of women leaders worldwide. This year, eight laureates were honoured, representing diverse geographical areas and sectors. They are: Najla Alshami (Yemen/Belgium), Khadija Bendam (Morocco), Violeta Bulc (Slovenia), Nasancia Charles (Jamaica/USA), Klaudia Fliegelova (Slovakia/Italy), Rahwa…
Photo by NEOM on Unsplash The prestigious High Seas Treaty has been declared winner of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in the “Revive Our Oceans” category. The winners were named at an awards ceremony in Brazil, an event attended by The Prince of Wales, who founded the global environmental award in 2020. This is seen as…
