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Stefan Simanowitz
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.
South Africa 25: The day the state was no longer an enemy of the people
Remembering South Africa’s first democratic elections: It’s easy to forget that things could have turned out very differently in South Africa
FiSahara – The world’s most remote film festival
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.
Deep Read: The power of the hunger strike
The digital age offers a new global platform for this ancient form of protest to change the world, writes Stefan Simanowitz.
Shooting fires up Western Sahara
The UN’s special envoy attempts to revive talks between Morocco and Western Sahara, one of the world’s longest running conflicts.
Western Sahara and the tide of history
In 1960 the United Nations adopted resolution 1514 which stated that all people have a right to self-determination.
Voting in a country that doesn’t exist
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.
A tragedy for Western Sahara
As the world’s diplomats duel over her destiny, human rights activist Aminatou Haidar could be hours from death.