One Syrian protestor describes surviving Assad’s torture chambers and how he continues his work to overthrow the regime. [The Independent]
There is only one candidate to vote for in Yemen’s elections: Vice-President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi. The separatist Southern Movement is encouraging civil disobedience during the election, resulting in violence and disruption of the vote [BBC].
Conserving Arabuko Sokoke, the largest indigenous coastal forest in Africa, requires constant vigilance by its protectors who must fend off miners, poacher, loggers, and land grabbers. [The Guardian]
Caught between Sudan and South Sudan, one woman symbolizes the complicated issues many face after South Sudan’s independence. [New York Times]
As China continues to suffocate Tibet, self-immolation and protests are seen as indicators of Tibet’s desperation. [NPR]
