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In this episode of Conversations on Genocide , Brenda and Bhaswati speak with Rebecca Deng, a South Sudanese American author and human rights advocate who survived war, displacement, and gender-based violence as one of the 89 Lost Girls of Sudan. Rebecca shares her journey from a peaceful childhood in South Sudan through life in Kakuma refugee camp to becoming a powerful voice for women and refugees worldwide. We explore the unique challenges children face in refugee camps, t

The youth-led “Gen-Z 212” movement demands reforms in education and healthcare, as well as stronger anti-corruption measures.   By: FEDERICA SAINI FASANOTTI Dec. 3, 2025 Protesters gather in Rabat, Morocco, on Oct. 18. © Getty Images In a nutshell The Gen-Z 212 movement represents the grievances of Morocco’s youth  They demand the prioritization of social services over tourism projects  Mobilizers are trying to communicate directly with the king. Since late September, Morocco

The resolution supports Morocco’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara, a stance backed by Trump’s administration. An archway in the entrance of Dakhla carries an image of Morocco's King Mohammed VI, in Western Sahara [File: Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo] The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution stating that genuine autonomy for Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty could be the most feasible solution to Rabat’s 50-year conflict with the Algeria-backed Poli

More than 1,500 people in Morocco are facing prosecution after weeks of youth-led protests calling for an end to corruption and improvements in health and education, according to the Moroccan Association for Human Rights on Friday. Hundreds of those connected to the protests have already been given prison sentences, with some facing up to 15 years in prison, the NGO said. People take part in a youth-led protest against corruption calling for healthcare and education reform, i

Morocco continues to gain international backing for its Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara. By: Sara Zouiten The initiative has been recognized by many countries as a realistic and peaceful framework for resolving the decades-long dispute. Rabat – Saudi Arabia and Togo have both renewed their strong support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the most credible and realistic solution to end the regional dispute over the Western Sahara. The two countries voiced their positions on Mond

Protests have erupted in Morocco, driven by young people demanding change By: Sam Metz , Akram Oubachir Morocco Youth Protests. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. Demonstrations in more than a dozen cities have jolted Morocco for weeks, with the young people behind them showing they can translate digital discontent into a real-world movement that authorities can’t ignore. The North African nation is the latest to be rocked by “Gen Z” protests against corruption, lack of op