By Isaac J. Martin Cairo, Nov 27 (EFE).- The war between the Hamas Islamist group and Israel could directly influence the climate negotiations at the COP28 Climate Summit due to the anger it has sparked in Arab countries over the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza conflict is one more on the list, …
By Isaac J. Martin Cairo, Nov 24 (EFE).- World leaders, scientists, and activists are set to gather at the United Nations climate conference in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next week, with rights defenders planning to shine a spotlight on human rights and climate justice. However, concerns are mounting about restrictions in the oil-rich monarchy, …
By Aya Ragheb and Isaac J. Martin Cairo, Jun 26 (EFE).- Ahmed Ezzat was in search of a better future when he boarded an overcrowded trawler to leave Egypt, his father tells Efe. Days later, the boat capsized in the Ionian Sea off the Greek coast, killing at least 81 migrants and refugees and leaving …
By Isaac J. Martin and Aya Ragheb Giza, Egypt, May 5 (EFE).- With their hands up and shouting: we are civilians! This is how two Sudanese people waded through Khartoum while they prepared everything for their next step, fleeing to Egypt, although that did not prevent armed men from shooting at them. Now, having found …