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Why Did Mali’s ‘Soldier of Death’ Go Viral?

Since the start of Operation Serval in Mali, this photo has been seen and shared around the world. In fact, this image of a French soldier wearing a scarf with a depiction of death’s face has become a symbol to mark the start...

by Global Voices

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Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS)

As I begin to write this response, I’ll admit that I have no idea how I will manage to remain respectful and conduct myself in a way that will engage rather than enrage the people who will take time to read my thoughts. I wil...

by Ruth Nyambura

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The Falkland Islands: It’s Really Quite Simple

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War, Argentina has decided to reassert its claims over the South Atlantic isles (which it calls Las Malvinas), taking its case to the United Nations and pushing through a ser...

by David Rutter

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Why Did Mali’s ‘Soldier of Death’ Go Viral?

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