conflict

Syria: Ten Years and Counting

For many, the clean slate that early 2021 once promised simply hasn’t transpired. We’d hoped to see the back of the pandemic but have been let down. For many Syrians though, Covid is the last thing on their mind. After all, millions of Syrians have faced similar tragedy – death, destruction, hunger, and poverty – and more, for the last ten years now.

What’s Happening in Palestine and Why Should We Care?

If you’ve spent any time on social media recently, you’ve probably noticed a lot of people talking about Palestine. In this post, we’ll break down exactly what’s happening, explain why it’s complicated and why people are angry, and tackle some of the most common questions and misconceptions around the conflict.

READING LIST | 11 Essential Books To Help You Understand Palestine

The issue of Palestine is hugely contentious and highly controversial. This reading list will help you deepen your understanding of the highly complex and constantly changing situation facing Palestinians today.

EXPLAINER: Understanding the Yemen Conflict

Trying to get your head around the conflict in Yemen? You’re not the only one. This is a definitive overview of the conflict to date, starting with its roots in the Arab Spring movement in 2011 and continuing over ten years to 2021. We cover the main events, key players, the role of regional powers and the UN’s attempts thus far to reach a political settlement. Buckle up – here we go!

Al-Mahra: History, culture and proxy conflict in eastern Yemen

This article provides a historical and cultural introduction to Al-Mahra – the fascinating and exceptional eastern governorate of Yemen, which has become intrinsically tied to the unfolding political dynamics both inside Yemen and elsewhere in the region.

A reckoning: Coronavirus in war-torn Yemen

In Yemen, the catastrophic impact of the war, a disastrous blockade preventing humanitarian relief from entering the country, multiple outbreaks of cholera and now Covid-19 have created a humanitarian disaster on the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula.

The best cities to study Arabic in the Middle East: Nablus

We’ve created this clear, honest guide based on our own experiences to show you the good, the bad, the wonderful and the downright weird of studying abroad. Whether you’re a university student, a young professional with an interest in the region or you’re simply looking for a new adventure, this guide will help you find the perfect place for YOU to learn Arabic. This week… Nablus, Palestine

The Middle East & North Africa Lockdown Diaries: YEMEN – Bashayer Ali

With Covid-19 causing chaos throughout the world, we decided to conduct a series of interviews with people across the Middle East and North Africa to try to understand how the effects are being felt across the region. In this interview, Yemen-based photographer Bashayer Ali shares her reflections.

DAMASCUS & PALMYRA | New to the Souq – fair trade crochet clutch bags made in Syria

We are delighted to introduce to the Pink Jinn Souq two new products: The DAMASCUS and PALMYRA crochet clutch bags. These beauties were made by a women’s cooperative in Syria which provides employment to women who have lost their livelihoods as a result of the conflict.