Conflicts & Crises
Blue Marble insights into international conflicts, crises, and peace efforts worldwide.
More than 281 million people worldwide face 'acute food insecurity' — what does that mean?
The number of people experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity more than doubled last year compared to 2019.
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We rescued dozens from war in Sudan, now we're looking ahead
Sami al-Gada and Hassan Tibwa were students at the International University of Africa when the war in Sudan broke out. Neither thought the war would last longer than a few days. They were wrong.
What is the Palestinian Authority?
The Palestinian prime minister announced on Feb. 26 that he and his council of ministers will resign from the Palestinian Authority amid declining support, which has been weakened by accusations of corruption, withdrawn financial aid, and the slow pace of progress toward Palestinian self-determination.
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How I went from revenge to reconciliation
Aziz Abu Sarah grew up in East Jerusalem. When he was 9 years old, his older brother was arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks and died shortly after his release from internal injuries sustained during his time in prison. “For eight years, my life was focused on revenge,” Aziz told Blue Marble. But when he was 18, he decided to study Hebrew.
My mother's death on Oct. 7th shook me awake
Activist Vivian Silver dedicated her life to building a path to peace between Israelis and Palestinians. On Oct. 7, she was killed in the Hamas attacks. Yonatan Zeigen talked with Blue Marble about his mother's life and the impact of her death.
ICJ rules Israel must take immediate measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza Strip
The court did not order a cease-fire. In 63% of previous cases, it denied similar requests to stop military action.
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South Africa's case against Israel is the fifth time UN genocide law has been used this way
The ICJ is considering whether to approve provisional measures that would immediately order Israel to stop all military operations in the Gaza Strip.
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Who could be criminally charged because of the Israel-Hamas war?
The International Criminal Court, which prosecutes individuals for international crimes, has been investigating potential crimes committed in the Palestinian territories since 2021, including those committed by Hamas militants and Israeli military members during the Israel-Hamas war.
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What are the provisional measures South Africa is requesting in its genocide case against Israel?
The court could rule in a few weeks on whether to implement provisional measures that include ordering Israel to stop military actions in the Gaza Strip while the case is being determined.
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See how 32 countries moved away from the US and Israel in latest UN cease-fire vote
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on Dec. 12 that called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war by an overwhelming majority of the 193-member body, receiving 153 votes, compared with 120 votes for the Oct. 27 resolution calling for a "humanitarian truce."
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