Abdul Gani is a seasoned journalist based in Guwahati, in the northeastern region of India, with a distinguished career reporting on critical issues such as citizenship, ethnic violence, and human rights in Assam. His investigative work has brought international attention to the complexities and Read moresensitivities of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, particularly highlighting the human stories of individuals like Shahjahan Kazi and Mohammad Azmal Haque, who have been ensnared by the controversial citizenship process. Gani's reporting has illuminated the political debates and the dire humanitarian consequences of the NRC, which controversially excluded four million people from its final draft, sparking fears of widespread statelessness.

Gani's articles delve into the ethnic strife between the Bodo community and Muslims in Assam, documenting the tragic loss of life and the mass displacement that ensued. He provides a vivid account of the aftermath, including the living conditions in relief camps such as Narayanguri and the ongoing security concerns of those displaced. His work is particularly noted for its focus on the legal and societal obstacles that residents of Assam, including retired Indian Army personnel, encounter when attempting to establish their citizenship amidst bureaucratic and systemic barriers.

His contributions to journalism have been recognized internationally, with his works featured in prominent media outlets including The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Times of India, Outlook, TRT World, Anadolu Agency, and The Citizen. Through his extensive reporting and storytelling, Abdul Gani has become a respected voice in media, shedding light on the pressing issues facing Assam and its people, and ensuring that their stories resonate with audiences around the world.

ALEMAYEHU SORI is a journalist based in Minneapolis, United States of America.

I'm passionate about pursuing environmental and cultural stories and just as obsessed in capturing cinematic moments in human stories. I write and I film. I've been published and broadcast by Al Jazeera, BBC, VOA, National Geographic, Bloomberg Quicktake, CCTV News (Now CGTN), Dutch Channel VPRO, Read moreGlobal Post (now part of PRI), CNN's cinematic platform Great Big Story and more. 

I've also filmed and produced advocacy short-docs for MAC Georgia, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (AVSF), Czech NGO People In Need (PIN) etc.

Syeda Zahan is a journalist based in Guwahati, India. She works for various national as well as International newsportals like Indiatimes, Firstpost, Newslaundry, Youth ki Awaz, India Water Portal, 101Reporters etc. Specialised in defence and conflict reporting. Takes interest in woman and child Read moreissues, environment and wildlife, cross-border terrorism etc.

Shajid Khan is a journalist based in Guwahati India.His works  have appeared in The New York Times,The Telegraph,FirstPost Sabrang India,Counter currents.org . His areas of interest include issues of human rights,wildlife,conflict reporting,social issues.

With over 5 years experience in Print and Digital media, I've been covering issues on/in Indo-Bangladesh border, Drug Smuggling, Border Security etc for media as well as global research organization. 

As the Senior editor of New Delhi based The CEO Magazine ( and the group's other publication), Read moreI have been closely observing the world of business. I've interviewed over three hundred entrepreneurs, CEOs, CFOs and CTOs in addition to eminent figures like politicians, parliamentarian and film stars. 

I have attended University of Kalyani and University of Madras (full time and on campus) for MA degrees in English and International Relations. My PhD research seeks to explore media's impact on Foreign Policy. 

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I am an independent journalist and photographer covering issues of human rights, with a decade's experience. Named the 2012-2013 IWMF Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow, and the 2015 IMC Medienbotschafter Indien-Deutschland. I split my time between Assam in northeast India, and Mumbai in west India.

SAMARENDRA RAUT is a journalist based in Bhubaneswar, India.

Richard Barman is a Photographer based in Guwahati, India.

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Sutirtha Sahariah is a journalist based in New Delhi, India.