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The Refuge of the Rohingya

The Refuge of the Rohingya

August 16, 2026August 15, 2026 Dia Achria

Decades of targeted tyranny by the Myanmar government have left the Rohingya people no choice but to flee their homes, only to still be perceived and treated as second-class citizens by neighbouring nations. 

The Rohingya people make up the world’s … Continue reading

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South Sudan’s Dire Healthcare Situation

South Sudan’s Dire Healthcare Situation

July 23, 2026July 29, 2026 Dia Achria

South Sudan has one of the weakest healthcare systems in the world, and, with each passing day, the situation in the East African nation only grows more dire. With a population of 12.4 million–  the majority of whom live outside … Continue reading

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India Awaits Upcoming Census About Caste System

India Awaits Upcoming Census About Caste System

November 20, 2025November 19, 2025 Dia Achria

India’s next nationwide census promises to shed light on the current state of the caste system and its impact on the country’s citizens.

India’s caste system has been intertwined with almost every aspect of the country’s identity for thousands … Continue reading

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Growing Economic Disparity in Pakistan

Growing Economic Disparity in Pakistan

October 30, 2025October 29, 2025 Dia Achria

Amid a growing inflation rate and an increased frequency of climate disasters, Pakistan faces a worsening poverty crisis. 

Nearly one in four Pakistanis currently live below the poverty line, indicating a sharp reversal from earlier economic progress. With a population … Continue reading

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