Jason Burke

Jason Burke works from in transit, probably. Africa Correspondent of The Guardian, author of books, 20 years reporting Middle East, South Asia, Europe, all over really. Overfond of commas. Dad. Jason Burke has over 38885 followers on Twitter.

Radicalisation is not measurable or predictable

Article Jason Burke - 19 Nov 2015

The Paris attackers were known fanatics who evaded police surveillance.

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Now she’s a runner not a fighter

Article Jason Burke - 8 Oct 2015

Former child soldier Mira Rai has become a star athlete who is blazing a trail for women in Nepal.

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India blocks more than 800 sites in web porn crackdown

Article Jason Burke - 4 Aug 2015

Sudden blanket ban on websites considered a ‘social nuisance’ is met with anger online and triggers debate on censorship and freedom.

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Dead or alive? The story of the Taliban’s missing leader Mohammed Omar

Article Jason Burke - 29 Jul 2015

Omar rose to become head of the Taliban, before his base in Kandahar fell during the US-led invasion. Since then his whereabouts have been a mystery.

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Islamist fighters drawn from half the world’s countries, says UN

Article Jason Burke - 27 May 2015

More than half the countries in the world are currently generating Islamist extremist fighters for groups such as Al-qaeda and Isis, the UN has said.

Nepal: Buried alive by poverty

Article Jason Burke - 29 Apr 2015

Prime minister Sushil Koirala has said earthquake fatalities could more than double to 10 000, another blow to one of Asia's poorest countries.

Extremists’ massacre of desperation in Pakistan

Article Jason Burke - 18 Dec 2014

The Taliban is under pressure to prove itself as groups splinter off and the army moves in.

Butchered like a herd of cattle

Article Jason Burke - 13 Nov 2014

Twelve women died after they were forced into attending a state-run sterilisation camp in India.

‘Sleeping giant’ stirs in India

Article Jason Burke - 16 Oct 2014

Organisers of the Indian Super League are hoping to convert cricket crazy Indians to the joys of football.

More terror attacks inevitable in volatile region

Article Jason Burke - 12 Jun 2014

News analysis: US interest in the Afghanistan region is now waning, but various extremist factions will remain.

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India-Pakistan premiers move in smoother traffic

Article Jason Burke - 29 May 2014

A successful visit to Pakistan by new Indian prime minister Narendra Modi could unlock a cascade of beneficial consequences for both nations.

Outmoded: The Gandhi dwindling

Article Jason Burke - 15 May 2014

Election surveys show the supremacy of India's greatest political dynasty is at an end.

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Press Releases

Special Reports

Leading women on stage at SingularityU Online Summit 2020

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

Programme finalised for much anticipated multi-national summit where top women in various industries are assembled to share their thought leadership

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Accounting ethics: Why character matters

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

An accountant’s character is their product – and once an accountant’s integrity is in doubt then the product loses its value

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Diversity and a love of learning is key to getting ahead in business

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

'Young people must take care not to waste valuable time – this will help with being ahead of the pack and make the education load easier'

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Standard Bank Top Women Culture Reset Series has limitless possibilities for women

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

'As women we will for a long time continue to feel that we must work harder than our male counterparts to get the same recognition'

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Kingdom of Lesotho Ministry of Health Request for CVs (Individual Consultants)

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

The MOH seeks to engage a Quality Assurance specialist to assist it to develop a comprehensive Quality Assurance programme for Lesotho

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Standard Bank talks effective female leadership in business

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

Women leaders often encourage participation and sharing power and information by enhancing people’s self-worth in business

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UNISA hosts its first TEDx event

[email protected] - 26 Sep 2020

The Elephant in the Room Tedx event at UNISA will help to create meaningful change in South Africa through the power of ideas

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SA’s SEZs create decent jobs

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Special Economic Zone programme is used as a critical tool for accelerating the country’s industrial development agenda