Sudan is in crisis as escalating conflict has caused mass displacement, an economic crisis, and a collapse of healthcare services. The war is a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Officials estimate that the violence in Sudan has killed at least 15,500 people, while other estimates are as high as 150,000. Sudan’s crisis can …
Assad falls, Syria rises
After 14 years of war, the Assad regime was toppled by Syrian rebels. Assad and his family had ruled Syria for 54 years. The collapse of the regime came in a swift two weeks after rebels launched an offensive, taking major cities in Syria – Aleppo, Hama, Homs – on the way to Damascus. Syrians are jubilant, celebrating in the …
Anti Defamation League’s Dark History
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is an organization that describes itself as an anti-hate organization, dealing with antisemitism. It is known for its frequent calls to action against anyone that they accuse of antisemitism. While this may seem to be a cause worthy of praise, the ADL has adopted a definition of antisemitism that includes criticism of Israel as antisemitic, which …
