TWO-MINUTE TALKING POINT - Syria's war: a regional conflict? by Alex Whiting
"Many fear it’s only a matter of time before Iraq will return to full-scale civil war, and some say Lebanon could swiftly collapse into widespread violence." -- Alex Whiting, Thomson Reuters Foundation correspondent
New U.N. brigade may worsen crisis in Congo - aid agencies
Some aid agencies fear an aggressive UN combat brigade will make their work in eastern Congo more dangerous; others are more optimistic, hoping it will disarm rebels and help bring peace
Central African Republic in crisis, urgently needs aid –MSF
CAR citizens lack medical services, food, personal safety, malaria cases are soaring and it's too dangerous for aid agencies to help. A UN appeal has raised only one-third of the amount sought
Safe sex texts gone wrong in Uganda?
Free sex information service in Uganda fails to curb risky behaviour, researchers find
How does war affect communities? Artist reveals people’s stories
Artist portrays the individuals behind the war statistics
English mosque responds to hostility with tea and biscuits
Mosque worshippers calm protesters, win praise for conflict resolution English-style
Donors must find new ways to reach Syrians in need – report
The estimated number of people in need of humanitarian assistance inside Syria has soared to 6.8 million, up from 4 million in early March, according to United Nations' figures.
Mental illness rates can double in crisis, but get little donor attention - health expert
Aid organizations need to learn how best to help those whose mental health suffers as a result of conflicts or natural disasters, which can double mental illness rates
TWO-MINUTE TALKING POINT - Jihad in Syria by Alex Whiting
"Some are saying that the traumas of Syria's civil war may push people towards more extreme views. Ibn Taymiyya's ancient fatwa calling on Sunnis to attack the region's Alawite sect -- to which President Assad belongs - is gaining more ground." - Alex Whiting, Thomson Reuters Correspondent Every week, Thomson Reuters Foundation correspondents offer distilled insight on pressing issues. Two-Minute Talking Points bring you concise commentary from the front lines of humanitarian crises, climate change, corruption and human rights.