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2 weeks agoThe fish fled': Nile fisherman earning more from collecting plastic than fish
Fifteen years ago, he searched for fish. Now he hunts plastic bottles. The fish fled from the plastic chokehold, said Sayed, who has lived on the Giza island since arriving from Assiut, further south on the Nile, as a 14-year-old fishing apprentice. Declining fish populations, caused by plastic pollution in the river, have forced approximately 180 fishers on al-Qarsaya to pivot from traditional fishing to waste collection.
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3 weeks agoSudan's devastating war rages on as regional rivalries deepen
Sudan's civil war, entering its fourth year, is increasingly regionalized with external powers supporting opposing sides, prolonging conflict and preventing settlement while civilians suffer severe consequences.
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2 weeks agoFundraising & Community Market at Markthalle Neun for Palestine and Sudan
Markthalle Neun hosts a day-long fundraising event on March 22 combining a community market, bake sale, and cultural programming to support initiatives in Palestine, Sudan, and Kurdistan.
fromCN Traveller
2 months agoThis underrated Mexican city's artisans have transformed their home into a shopaholic's paradise
Traveller check into hotels for easy access to historical Mayan sites and the cenotes beyond, with ambles through colourful squares and late, balmy nights digesting feasts over tequila tipples. Between cultural excursions and natural wonders, however, there's much to be said for the artisans in these parts. From crafted perfumes to handmade chocolates, these are the gifts and trinkets to make space for in your luggage.
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