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Published on: 24 June 2018

Written by: Michael Edwards All articles by Michael Edwards

Only when myths are revealed as myths can there be a clear-eyed conversation about the best ways forward.
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Published on: 22 August 2014

Written by: Emmeline Kerkvliet All articles by Emmeline Kerkvliet

The World Bank’s relationship to occupied Palestine is an unusual one, and one that has not been particularly...
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Suffering happens, but Pakistan's Afghan refugees are more than just victims

Published on: 22 January 2014

Written by: Sanaa Alimia All articles by Sanaa Alimia

The word 'refugee' conjures up images of rows of tents, barefoot children and saddened faces. The reality is more...

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