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Stefan Simanowitz is media manager for Amnesty International responsible for Europe.He was freelance journalist for many years, reporting from Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia for numerous publications and some broadcasters.He has always been a campaigner and has worked for organisations including UNICEF, the ANC, NCVO, Citizens Advice, Liberty, ARVAC and Save the Children.
Remembering South Africa’s first democratic elections: It’s easy to forget that things could have turned out very differently in South Africa
Now in its 11th year, the film festival, which takes place in a sun-baked refugee camp deep in the desert, has attracted hundreds of cinephiles.
The digital age offers a new global platform for this ancient form of protest to change the world, writes Stefan Simanowitz.
The UN’s special envoy attempts to revive talks between Morocco and Western Sahara, one of the world’s longest running conflicts.
In 1960 the United Nations adopted resolution 1514 which stated that all people have a right to self-determination.
Somaliland voters braved al-Qaeda threats to engage in “the devil’s practice” — but the result of the poll won’t be recognised outside the country.
As the world’s diplomats duel over her destiny, human rights activist Aminatou Haidar could be hours from death.
