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Rajneesh Bhandari
Rajneesh Bhandari is an independent multimedia journalist and filmmaker. His multi-media work on different issues have appeared in the New York Times (NYT), National Geographic (Nat Geo), Aljazeera, Aljazeera Plus, NPR, Los Angeles Times and other outlets as well. His recent assignment was ...
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Survivors Share Personal Stories From Nepal Earthquake
Nearly one week following the devastating earthquake in Nepal on April 25, survivor Ram Bahadur Danuwar from the village of Bhimtar in the Sindhu Palchok district recounts the tragic loss of life and destruction of homes. Villagers awaited relief amidst the ruins, which arrived with the first truck delivering food to the community.
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Amelie Botbol
Amelie Botbol is a freelance journalist based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. She specializes in Defense, Tech and Current Affairs. Amelie holds a Bachelor in journalism from Reichman University in Herzliya and a Masters in Counterterrorism. She was published on JNS.org, ToI, The JC and i24News.
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‘We, the living, have to continue telling their stories’
Neria and Daniel Sharabi survived a Hamas terrorist attack at the Supernova Music Festival near Kibbutz Re’im, which resulted in 364 deaths and numerous injuries and abductions. Utilizing their military experience, they fought back against the attackers and provided first aid to the wounded. Following the attack, Israel declared war on Hamas, and the Sharabi brothers were briefly mobilized before being sent home. They have since been raising funds for survivors and advocating for the importance of remembering and telling the stories of those who were killed.
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Megan Clement
Megan Clement is a journalist and editor specialising in gender, human rights, cities, international development and social policy. She also writes about Paris, where she has lived since 2015. Her reporting has appeared in The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, The New ...
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I am a Yazidi survivor: the displaced women turning trauma into art
Islamic State's campaign of genocide against the Yazidi community in Iraq continues to impact survivors, particularly women who endured captivity and sexual violence. A new online cultural archive, hosted by Google's Arts and Culture platform, allows Yazidi women to share their stories through art, preserving their culture and aiding in their healing process. The project, supported by NGOs, the United Nations, and Community Jameel, is also being evaluated by New York University for its benefits to participants. Survivors like Amsha Ali Ravo, Feryal Saeed Talal, and Ibtihaj Ameen Barakat use art to express their experiences and resilience. The article underscores the importance of ethical journalism and innovative ways to share survivors' stories.
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Ignacio Conese
Born 1985. Journalist -Writer & Photographer- with over a decade of experience. Bilingual English-Spanish. Conese's chronicles, photo-essays and reportages about social, political and environmental issues in Argentina have been published by VICE, El País, TRT World, Letras Libres, La Nación, ...
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Survivors Illuminate the Path of Quarantine
The article explores the experiences of various individuals who have endured extreme situations of confinement, such as political imprisonment, living with HIV, and kidnapping. These survivors share their insights and coping strategies, offering valuable lessons for navigating the uncertainties and emotional challenges of the COVID-19 quarantine. The narratives emphasize resilience, solidarity, and the importance of focusing on the present while drawing strength from personal and communal resources.
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Matteo Fagotto
Matteo Fagotto is a journalist based between Milano (Italy) and Barcelona (Spain). His works have been published on more than one hundred news outlets around the world, including TIME, Newsweek, The Guardian, The Independent, The South China Morning Post, GQ, Wired, Vanity Fair and Marie Claire. ...
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Photos: 10 Years After Indian Ocean Tsunami, the Coast, and Its People Have Bounced Back
Ten years after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, the region of Aceh, Indonesia, has undergone significant reconstruction and recovery. Survivors recount their harrowing experiences and the emotional scars that remain. The Indonesian Agency for the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Aceh played a crucial role in rebuilding infrastructure, while the tsunami also led to a peace agreement ending a long-standing civil war. Despite the physical recovery, challenges remain in terms of preparedness for future disasters and the psychological impact on the population. Economic empowerment programs have helped some survivors rebuild their lives, but concerns about long-term resilience persist.
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Farid Farid
Farid Farid is a journalist based in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.
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Refugees on healing path 30 years after Rwanda genocide
The article highlights the experiences of Rwandan genocide survivors, focusing on Noel Zihabamwe and other diaspora members who are advocating for awareness and healing. Survivors recount their traumatic past and criticize the current Rwandan regime for perpetuating a hostile political environment. The narrative underscores the ongoing challenges faced by refugees and dissidents, including surveillance and threats from the Rwandan government. The launch of the book 'Survivors Uncensored' serves as a platform for survivors to share their stories and counter the government's narrative.
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Mellissa Fung
Mellissa Fung is a freelance journalist based in London, United Kingdom. After a 20 year career at the CBC in television news, long form reporting, and radio, she is now contributing to various news organisations, including the Toronto Star and the Huffington Post. She's currently co-directing a ...
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Written in the scars: How I found kinship with survivors of Boko Haram
Mellissa Fung, a Canadian journalist and author, recounts her kinship with survivors of Boko Haram in Nigeria, drawing parallels between her own kidnapping by the Taliban in Afghanistan and the experiences of young women abducted by the Islamist extremist group. She describes the shared trauma and the unspoken bond formed with the survivors, emphasizing the resilience and strength found in their collective scars. Fung highlights the failure of the world to address the ongoing violence by Boko Haram, which has resulted in thousands of missing women and girls and displaced over three million Nigerians. She also details the creation of a supportive community by the survivors, who have been ostracized by their own communities, and the importance of such a safe space for healing and solidarity.
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Vanessa Gonye
Vanessa Gonye is an award winning journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe. She is currently focusing on print journalism, with health reporting being the major area she covers. She is however an all rounder and can take up any task at any given time. Vanessa has a passion for grassroots ...
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Redwing disaster: Survivors tell gripping tales of three-day ordeal
On January 4, 2024, a mining disaster at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga trapped 15 miners underground for three days. Tichaona Mafa and his colleagues raised the alarm after narrowly escaping the collapse. The rescue operation faced delays due to unstable ground conditions, causing panic among families and communities. Survivors, including Tatenda Gumbo and Owen Jaison, recounted their harrowing experience of surviving without food and relying on prayer. The incident highlighted the dangerous conditions faced by miners and the lack of alternative employment opportunities in the region. Metallon Gold Corporation, the mine's owner, has been criticized for the history of accidents at the site. The rescued miners received medical check-ups at Victoria Chitepo Hospital, and a party was hosted by Manicaland Provincial Affairs minister Misheck Mugadza to celebrate their survival.
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David Hutt
A freelance political journalist, columnist, commentator and editor... David Hutt is a political journalist based between the Czech Republic and Britain. He focuses on European foreign policy, Central European politics, and relations between Europe and Asia. He is also an expert on Southeast ...
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Cambodia's secret Khmer Rouge resistance
The article discusses the various forms of resistance employed by Cambodians during the Khmer Rouge regime, which claimed the lives of an estimated 1.5 million people. Youk Chhang, the executive director of the Documentation Centre of Cambodia (DC-Cam), reflects on the importance of hope and emotional resistance as a means of survival. The article highlights that while physical acts of resistance were rare due to the regime's brutal suppression, many Cambodians engaged in passive resistance, such as maintaining personal identities, emotional connections, and small acts of defiance. The article also critiques the tendency of historians and writers to overlook these forms of resistance, focusing instead on more overt physical rebellions. Survivor stories and memoirs are cited to illustrate the various ways Cambodians resisted the regime's dehumanizing policies, emphasizing that the history of the Khmer Rouge is far from fully understood or documented.
Anne Karpf
Anne Karpf is a writer, sociologist and award-winning journalist based in London, United Kingdom. Her books include 'The Human Voice' (Bloomsbury), 'The War After: Living with the Holocaust' (Faber Finds), 'How to Age' (Pan Macmillan/The School of Life) and 'How Women Can Save the Planet' (Hurst). ...
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Alice Herz-Sommer is not a one-person truth and reconciliation commission
Alice Herz-Sommer, a Holocaust survivor and pianist, has passed away at the age of 110. Known for her radiant optimism and resilience, her life story reflects not only her remarkable qualities but also the preoccupations of our generation. The article discusses the societal tendency to idealize survivors like Herz-Sommer, comparing her to figures like Nelson Mandela and Anne Frank. It critiques the unrealistic expectations placed on survivors to demonstrate superhuman forgiveness and resilience, arguing that such views do further violence to their experiences.
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Mohammad Zubair Khan
Journalist,producer, fixer, searcher based in Islamabad/Peshawar with experience in both print and broadcast media. My roles include writing, editorial and reporting. Utilising my established position within the local media infrastructure, I also contribute regionally and nationally with stories I ...
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Life After the Massacre: Terror in Peshawar
VICE News visited Peshawar to meet with survivors, paramedics, and relatives of victims from the Army Public School massacre, perpetrated by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan. The attack resulted in 141 deaths, including 132 children. The report details the community's efforts to cope with the aftermath of the tragedy.
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Sharon Kiburi
My expertise lies in Multi-Media Data Journalism/Research/Media Trainer in Data Journalism, IFFS, and Gender Disparities. She is very passionate about development stories with the incorporation of data. Through storytelling, she hopes to influence and impact policies to serve the mass majority. She ...
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Abused as a child, I help human trafficking victims
Sophie Otiende, a survivor of childhood abuse, has dedicated her life to helping victims of human trafficking. She serves as a Board Member and Advisor at Awareness Against Human Trafficking (HAART) in Kenya, where she has been instrumental in setting up a protection department and a shelter for victims. Recognized by the US State Department for her efforts, Sophie continues to advocate for justice and support for trafficking survivors, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. HAART's recent report highlights the significant impact of the pandemic on survivors and the ongoing challenges in combating human trafficking in Kenya.
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Davide Lerner
Davide Lerner is a freelance journalist based in Ankara, Turkey. He graduated from the London School of Economics and the London School of Oriental and African Studies. He has previously worked for Agence France Presse and Associated Press, as well as done live radio and TV. He freelances widely in ...
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The survivor who lives alone in the massacre kibbutz: 'I still have hope'
Shahar Snorman, the sole civilian resident of Kfar Aza kibbutz, remains hopeful despite the October 7th massacre that devastated his community. Ignoring military orders, he and his wife Ayelet stay in their home, surrounded by the remnants of the attack. Shahar advocates for peaceful coexistence and criticizes the ongoing violence. The kibbutz, near the Gaza Strip, is marked by the scars of war, with Israeli military presence and the memories of lost neighbors. Shahar's story highlights the personal toll of the conflict and his enduring hope for peace.
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Raoul Junior Lorfils
Raoul Junior Lorfils is an Award winning journalist based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Working in the media (radio and TV) since 2011, He has devoted himself to writing in 2014 - first as a blogger and later as a news reporter with stories published on top Haitian outlets like Le Nouvelliste, ...
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Amputee but determined: the life lesson of a January 12 survivor
On the 8th anniversary of the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Loop Haiti shared the story of Peterson Augustin, a survivor who has overcome his disability and rebuilt his life. Despite losing his right foot, Augustin graduated in Marketing and Public Relations, works in his field, is married with three daughters, and drives a modified car. He is involved with the Vision for Disabled People in Haiti (VIPHA-Haiti) and participated in a mini-film to raise awareness about the challenges faced by disabled people in Haiti. He discusses the barriers to integration for disabled individuals, such as mobility issues, education, and societal prejudices. Efforts by organizations like the BSEIPH and NGOs are noted, but Augustin emphasizes the need for continued and strengthened efforts for accessibility and inclusion.
Daniel Lutaaya
DANIEL LUTAAYA is a journalist based in Kampala,Central Region, Uganda. He has spent over four years producing, writing and reporting on AFrican politics, diplomacy and conflict across Africa. He specializes in print, TV and radio stories for an international audience.
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I watched my roommates die, I thought I was next
Dr. Colleb Tumuguzu, a frontline doctor treating Ebola patients in Mubende, contracted the virus and survived after a harrowing 19-day battle in isolation. He recounts the symptoms, the lack of PPE, and the emotional toll of watching colleagues die. Despite the ordeal, he expresses gratitude for the medical care received and plans to return to work, highlighting the critical role of healthcare workers and the challenges faced during the outbreak.
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Malone Mullin
Malone Mullin is a graduate of the University of British Columbia's school of journalism. She produces and reports for all platforms at CBC News, working with teams in Vancouver, Toronto and St. John's. Areas of interest include science policy, labour issues, and social movements. Malone is an ...
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Survivors of Wabush plane hijacking look back on traumatic flight 50 years later
Fifty years after the hijacking of QuebecAir Flight 321, survivors like Josette Disongh and Helen Stone recount their traumatic experiences. Disongh, a flight attendant, was held at gunpoint by Larry Maxwell Stanford, who demanded a flight to Vancouver. The ordeal ended peacefully in Ottawa after Stanford surrendered. Stanford, diagnosed with anti-social personality disorder, spent most of his life in prison for various crimes. The hijacking left lasting impacts on the survivors, with some still feeling uneasy about flying.
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Kimberly Mutandiro
Kimberly Mutandiro is a journalist based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
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Survivors of horrific Joburg building fire tell their stories
A devastating fire at 80 Albert Street in Johannesburg has claimed over 70 lives, with many survivors recounting their harrowing experiences. The building, primarily home to immigrants from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania, was previously a shelter for abused women and children before being hijacked in 2021. Survivors like Adam Time and Omar Arafat describe their desperate attempts to escape and save loved ones. The Great Hope Organisation and Funeral is providing support, including temporary accommodation and repatriation services for deceased Zimbabweans. The fire has highlighted the dangerous living conditions and criminal activities within the building.
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Albert Naya
Spanish journalist based in İstanbul, Turkey. Currently working for newspapers, TV, radios and video agency –as a producer– from Istanbul and also from the region of the Middle East. I use to cover topics such as politics, migration or social issues. Regular contributor for CNN, Ruptly, Ara, El ...
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Chronicle from a survivor camp: 'We know many people who are still under the rubble'
The article provides a detailed account of the conditions in a survivor camp in Osmaniye, Turkey, following a devastating earthquake that has claimed over 21,000 lives in Turkey and Syria. It highlights the struggles and resilience of the survivors, including Syrian refugees who face additional challenges due to racism. The Turkish government's response, led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is criticized for its initial delays in providing aid. Erdogan's promises of reconstruction and financial aid are met with skepticism by many affected citizens.
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Lungelo Ndhlovu
Lungelo Ndhlovu is a multiple-award winning international journalist based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. He specialises in news writing, photography and video production, covering major news, features and local events for various media organisations. He also researches and writes about news stories on ...
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Colon Cancer Survivor's Tale Proves Disease Is Not a Death Sentence
Dr Talkmore Maruta, a colon cancer survivor, shares his journey from diagnosis to being cancer-free, emphasizing that cancer is not a death sentence. Diagnosed with colorectal adenocarcinoma in September 2022, he underwent surgery and chemotherapy in Lusaka, Zambia. He advocates for early diagnosis and treatment, dispelling myths about cancer and chemotherapy. The World Health Organisation and Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Child Care provide statistics on cancer prevalence and mortality, highlighting the importance of awareness and medical intervention.
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Les Neuhaus
Les Neuhaus is an all-platform journalist, with a specialty in print reporting, based part of the year in Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida and the other part of the year in Knoxville, Tennessee. He currently covers issues across the southeast U.S., but is available nationally. A former foreign and ...
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Orlando Survivors Recall Night of Terror: ‘Then He Shoots Me Again’
The article recounts the harrowing experiences of survivors from the Pulse nightclub mass shooting in Orlando, Florida. It describes the night as a getaway, reunion, and party for various individuals before the tragic event unfolded. Survivors like Jeannette McCoy share their terrifying experiences as gunshots erupted, turning a night of joy into one of chaos and fear.
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Lilit Shahverdyan
Lilit Shahverdyan is a journalist based in Stepanakert.
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Run Silent, Run Deep: The Six Survivors of War
The article recounts the harrowing experiences of six young Armenian soldiers who survived the Nagorno-Karabakh war. Each soldier shares personal stories of their time in the blockade, the challenges they faced, and the transformations they underwent. Despite severe injuries and the psychological toll of war, their camaraderie and determination to survive shine through. The narrative highlights their journey from the frontlines back to civilian life, underscoring the lasting impact of war on their lives and perspectives.
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Josh Skurnik
I have a decade of experience in broadcast journalism reporting and breaking news stories across North America on-air and for print. I am a full-time freelancer and excel at breaking news and feature reporting. I have a commanding on-air presence with the ability to lead viewers through the big ...
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Seguin deputy chief recounts helping victims, escape from Las Vegas mass shooting
Seguin Deputy Chief of Police Bruce Ure recounts his harrowing experience during the Las Vegas mass shooting, where he helped victims amidst the chaos. Ure, who was at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, describes the traumatic events and his efforts to save lives despite being in the direct line of fire. He reflects on the evil witnessed and the solace found in knowing he made a difference. The article highlights Ure's bravery and the survival of the victims he assisted.
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Hamilton Wende
Hamilton Wende is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I specialize in producing, fixing and researching documentaries on southern Africa and across the continent generally. I have worked for CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, ARD, ZDF, Nat Geo and many others. I am also an experienced media ...
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Rwanda: Moral complexity of human condition in war is unknowable
The article is a personal account of a journalist who covered the genocide in Rwanda for the BBC nearly 30 years ago. The journalist describes the lasting psychological impact of witnessing such atrocities and the moral complexities encountered. The story focuses on the journalist's experiences, the shifting narrative around a local governor named Sylvain Nsabimana, and the journalist's later interactions with a survivor named Beata. Nsabimana was initially seen as a protector of Tutsis but was later found guilty of aiding and abetting genocide. The journalist also reflects on the broader implications of reporting on war and the responsibility to the stories of those who suffer. The article intertwines personal reflection with broader themes of human rights, the search for truth, and the ongoing impact of war on individuals and societies.