Human rights institutions: Israel forcibly expels Lebanese

There are concerns that those now forced to flee southern Lebanon will not be allowed to return. After a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Lebanon in November 2024, Avichay Adraee, a spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces, published a map showing a buffer zone to which Lebanese civilians were prohibited from returning. Photo: Avichay Adraee/X

Of: Nora Sargin

Over 1,2 million peopler has forced to flee their homes in Lebanon after Israeli attacks and extensive evacuation worderThis combined with widespread destruction of civiliannfrastruktura warns human rights institutions risk violating international humanitarian law.  

April 9, 2026, News

Migrant workers left without protection in war-torn Lebanon

After Israel's offensive in Lebanon, over a million people have been displaced. Image: Waseem Istanbuli/Pexels

Of: Philippa Abrahamsson

Mmigrant workers and undocumented faces particular difficulties during the war in Lebanon. People from these groups have been rejected from shelters that i first hand receives Lebanese citizens and registered refugees, according to migration researcher Jasmin Lilian Diab. Simultaneously, large pharmaceutical companies – including J&J, Roche, AstraZeneca, and BMS – are  have many of them difficult to leave the country.  

March 30, 2026, News

Iran War: Fuel Price Dominates Vietnamese Headlines

Of: Tilde Brandelius

On February 28, Israel and the United States attacked Iran, starting a conflict that has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and the rest of the world. In a series of columns, our correspondents tell how the war has been received in countries around the world. Tilde Brandelius is FUF's correspondent in Vietnam in the spring of 2026.

March 24, 2026, FUF-correspondents, Think piece

The war in Iran: Concerns about the economy characterize everyday life in Italy

Of: Svea Mangili

On February 28, Israel and the United States attacked Iran, starting a conflict that has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and the rest of the world. In a series of columns, our correspondents tell how the war has been received in countries around the world. Svea Mangili is FUF's correspondent in Italy in the spring of 2026.

March 19, 2026, FUF-correspondents, Think piece

The Iran War: Conversations Heated in Seattle Classrooms

Of: Maja Hammarstrom

On February 28, Israel and the United States attacked Iran, starting a conflict that has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and the rest of the world. In a series of columns, our correspondents tell how the war has been received in countries around the world. Maja Hammarström is FUF's correspondent in the United States in the spring of 2026.

March 19, 2026, FUF-correspondents, Think piece

The war in Iran: Clouds of unrest are gathering in Colombia

Of: Ida Ramberg

On February 28, Israel and the United States attacked Iran, starting a conflict that has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and the rest of the world. In a series of columns, our correspondents tell how the war has been received in countries around the world. Ida Ramberg is FUF's correspondent in Colombia in the spring of 2026.

March 19, 2026, FUF-correspondents, Think piece

June 2025: New wave of violence in the conflict between Israel and Iran

The conflict between Iran and Israel raises concerns about the global economic impact – oil prices are rising. On the left, Iran's capital Tehran. Images: Tostphoto/Getty images, Murchundra/Getty Images via Canva.

Of: Meklit Teklu

Just days before a scheduled call between the United States and Iran regarding the latter's nuclear program, Israel carried out attacks on several of Iran's military and nuclear facilities. This was followed by counter-offensives from Iran and June 22nd of American attacks on Iranian Goal. The development magazine summarizes the latest developments. 

June 24, 2025, Development magazine explains

After Assad: This is how the Syrian diaspora in Sweden wants to contribute to rebuilding their homeland

For Syrians and the Syrian diaspora, the task of rebuilding a country torn apart by 14 years of civil war remains. Hazem Younes from the Swedish-Syrian association Al Seeraj wants to be a part of that. On the right is the city of Aleppo in northern Syria, which Hazem recently visited to meet with local civil society organizations. Photos: Hazem Younes/Canva.

Of: Ida Löjmand

December 8, 2024 ended more than 50 years of dictatorship in Syria. Nis president Bashar al-Assad was overthrown he left after oneself a country destroyt of 14 years of civil warNow the Swedish wants-Syrian diaspora associationen Al Seeraj Sweden to contribute to rebuilding the homeland and ena anda divided population.

June 2, 2025, Interview

Human Rights Award to Syrian SCM: “We need to build Syria's identity and future”

Journalist Yara Bader and lawyer Raghda Sheikh at the human rights organization Civil Rights Defenders' office in Stockholm. Photo: Agnes Fältman/Utvecklingsmagasinet

Of: Agnes Fältman

The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) has been awarded this year's Civil Rights Defender Award. Now the organization's program director Yara Bader and project coordinator Raghda Sheikh talk about their experiences and how they see the future of Syria. “I am happy that the future is coming,” says Yara Bader.

June 2, 2025, Interview

The war in Ukraine risks causing global famine

Wheat is an important source of nutrition for millions of people. Photo: Yura Khomitskyi. Source: Unspalsh

Of: Idun Eklind

In total, Ukraine and Russia account for 30 percent of global wheat production and 20 percent of world corn production. As long as the conflict and fighting in Ukraine continue, the grain in the country will be both difficult to sow and harvest. Wheat and maize are the primary food for billions of people, and now the war in Europe's granary risks contributing to increased food security in countries in Africa and the Middle East.

April 28, 2022, News