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South Sudan: Justice Delayed, Hunger Not
Oil pumps stand silent while farmers flee their fields, leaving South Sudan's 12 million people caught between international courts and empty stomachs.
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Fifty Five Years to Heal: Sanctions on Syria Â
Syria's recovery is stalled by sanctions, a war economy, and the lack of investment. Full sanctions relief is key for rebuilding efforts writes Siba Madwar.
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Budapest is importing most of its oil from Russia. Now Trump's sanctions leave Hungary scrambling.
