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Andrei Popoviciu is an independent investigative journalist, reporter, audio-visual producer and photographer covering human rights, security, migration, international development and foreign affairs stories across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He is currently based in Dakar, Senegal but has reported from Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, DR Congo, the Gambia, Senegal, Chad, Sweden, France, France, Romania, Moldova and Serbia. He has experience of working in hostile environments and has received first aid and hostile environment training. His reporting and writing appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera English, the Telegraph, New Lines Magazine, Foreign Policy, In These Times, Libération, Le Monde, Der Spiegel, VICE World News, Middle East Eye, the Calvert Journal, Are We Europe and the Daily Star Lebanon. Andrei also produces long-form narrative audio stories, with notable work in Are We Europe, the Europeans and Kerning Cultures podcasts, but also radio news reports, having worked for media like RFI. He also films, edits and produces news packages for TV and short documentaries. Andrei has won or been nominated for several awards for his investigative work, including the Ján Kuciak Award for Investigative Journalism, the One World Media's New Voice Award, the De Tegel Award, the IJ4EU Impact Award, the Fetisov Award and the Signal Gold and Listener's Choice Awards. In 2023, he was featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. He earned his bachelor's degree in international relations and war studies from King's College London and his double master's degree in journalism and international human rights and humanitarian law from Sciences Po Paris.
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‘Forced’ move: Rwandans grapple with own fears over UK asylum seeker plan
Rwanda is preparing to host asylum seekers from the UK under a controversial deal worth 220 million pounds, despite concerns over human rights, feasibility, and local employment. The plan has sparked mixed reactions among Rwandans, with some seeing economic benefits and others fearing job competition and inadequate support for the asylum seekers. Critics argue the deal violates international refugee conventions and question Rwanda's capacity to provide for the new arrivals. The UK government insists the scheme is legal and beneficial, while local opposition figures and human rights activists remain skeptical.
In some classrooms in Senegal, deaf and hard-of-hearing students now study alongside everyone else
Senegal is in the process of developing a national strategy for inclusive education, despite recent political instability in the country hindering progress. This initiative aims to integrate deaf and hard-of-hearing students into mainstream classrooms.
In some classrooms in Senegal, deaf and hard-of-hearing students now study alongside everyone else
Mouhamed Sall and three other students are part of a new inclusive education approach in Senegal, where deaf and hard-of-hearing students study alongside their hearing peers. This initiative, supported by organizations like UNICEF and Humanity and Inclusion, aims to integrate students with disabilities into mainstream classrooms. Despite challenges such as the need for more teacher training and financial support for commuting, the program has shown success and is praised for promoting equality and acceptance. The government is working on a national strategy for inclusive education, although political instability has slowed progress.
In some classrooms in Senegal, deaf and hard-of-hearing students now study alongside everyone else
In Senegal, a new approach in some schools integrates deaf and hard-of-hearing students with their hearing peers, fostering inclusive education. Despite challenges such as lack of a national strategy and political instability, organizations like Humanity and Inclusion and UNICEF are making strides. The initiative has seen positive reception from students and teachers, though more training and resources are needed. The program highlights changing attitudes towards disabilities and the importance of inclusive practices in public education.
Where Rwanda’s genocide perpetrators and survivors live side by side
In Rwanda, reconciliation villages like Mbyo are home to both genocide perpetrators and survivors, fostering unity and healing. Despite the success stories of individuals like Mukaremera Laurence and Nkundiye Thacien, who have reconciled, the legacy of the 1994 genocide continues to haunt many. The Rwandan Patriotic Front's victory ended the genocide, but the discovery of new mass graves and the struggle for closure among survivors highlight ongoing challenges. Government policies and NGOs like Prison Fellowship Rwanda support reconciliation, yet criticisms of political exploitation and censorship persist. The narrative underscores the complexity of forgiveness and the enduring impact of Rwanda's past.
Yemen: Saudi Arabia bombs Sanaa airport after telling civilians to evacuate
Sanaa airport, a crucial hub for humanitarian aid in Yemen, has been closed for three days and was targeted by airstrikes. The airport, controlled by the Houthi movement, has been at the center of the conflict between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's government. The closure has halted the delivery of vital aid, including food and medicine. International organizations, including the Norwegian Refugee Council, UNICEF, and the World Food Programme, have emphasized the airport's importance for aid delivery and called for its immediate reopening. Medecins Sans Frontieres highlighted the impact of the closure on humanitarian operations. The Saudi-led coalition has enforced a blockade on Yemen since 2016, allowing only essential humanitarian flights. The recent airstrikes were in response to Houthi drone attacks, including one aimed at Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah airport.
How IS uses hacked accounts to flood Twitter with propaganda
The article discusses the efforts of independent vigilante groups, particularly Katiba des Kuffars (KDK) and Ruth, in combating the Islamic State (IS) group's online presence. These groups, which emerged from the global hacktivist collective Anonymous, conduct cyberwarfare against IS by tracking and reporting their digital activities. They use diverse socio-economic backgrounds and languages to infiltrate IS networks and gather intelligence, which is sometimes shared with security services. The article also touches on the challenges faced by these groups, such as the digital expansion of IS and the impact of state-led operations like Europol's crackdown on Telegram channels and the US government's Operation Glowing Symphony. Despite setbacks, these vigilante groups remain committed to their cause, aiming to prevent further militant attacks.
Award-winning documentary 'Sabaya' accused of faking scenes and manipulating characters
The documentary 'Sabaya' has come under scrutiny after an investigation by Swedish magazine Kvartal revealed potential ethical breaches in its production. The film, which won awards at international festivals including Sundance, depicts the rescue of Yazidi women from the Islamic State by two men, Mahmud and Ziyad. However, the report alleges that scenes were faked, the men's actions were misrepresented, and the women were manipulated and coerced. Former US Ambassador Peter Galbraith claimed the men separated women from their children and engaged in questionable practices. The film's director, Hogir Hirori, and one of the men, Ziyad, declined to comment on the allegations, while Mahmud has passed away. The documentary was partly funded by Swedish taxpayers and co-produced by SVT.
Russia-Ukraine war: Moldova greets refugee influx with compassion and wariness
The article discusses the plight of Ukrainian refugees in Moldova, focusing on the story of Natalia, a 67-year-old refugee who fled Mykolaiv due to Russian attacks. Moldova, a small Eastern European country, has become a major reception point for Ukrainian refugees, with Moldexpo, an international exhibition center, now serving as the main refugee triage point. Despite the hospitality of many Moldovans, there are rising social tensions, with some politicians and social media campaigns painting refugees negatively. The Moldovan government and volunteers are providing aid, but the country is heavily reliant on international support to manage the crisis. The UNHCR is involved in aiding both refugees and the host community. Financial pledges from the EU and other organizations have been made, but the actual funds are slow to arrive. The article also touches on the narrative of security risks posed by refugees and the propaganda efforts to stir discontent among Moldovans.
France accused of aiding Egyptian military in killing suspected smugglers
American advocacy groups Egyptians Abroad for Democracy and Code Pink have filed a complaint with France's anti-terrorism prosecutor and the UN, alleging French complicity in crimes against humanity in Egypt. The complaint is based on a report by Disclose, which revealed that French intelligence provided to Egypt facilitated air strikes and executions of civilians suspected of smuggling at the Libyan border. Despite internal alerts about these violations, French authorities, including former presidents Hollande and Macron, did not halt Operation Sirli. The NGOs claim that the aftermath of the air strikes could be considered as 'crimes of torture'. France, a major arms exporter to Egypt, has continued arms sales without making them conditional on human rights concerns, as stated by President Macron in December 2020.
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