Diary in the Time of Coronavirus COVID-19: Clapping (I)

Sebahate J. Shala IT’S the 32nd day since I’m locked home. At 7:00 PM, I open my window and join claps and chorus of my neighbors in gratitude for health workers across America and the world. It’s the eleventh day in Manhattanville. The New York City started in late March. Ding-ding-ding, dang-dang-dang, ding-ding-ding, I hit... Continue Reading →

Sexually Abused Women in War in Kosovo: Marte Tunaj, NA FAL! Mother Marte, Forgive Us!

The story of a courageous woman lives on. Sebahate J. Shala TODAY, I want to remember Marte Tunaj, the first woman who publicly testified against rape and other sexual violence crimes carried out by Milosevic regime in Kosovo. Today, I want to honor her for bravery and courage to come forward and tell the truth... Continue Reading →

The Responsibility to Protect: How the World Failed in Syria

ABSTRACT The international community has failed in its responsibility to take timely and decisive action to protect Syrian people from mass atrocities, war crimes and crimes against humanity, as well as large-scale human rights violations committed by Assad regime and supported by Russia and Iran. Over half a million Syrians have been killed since the... Continue Reading →

Political Instability in Kosovo: 4 Elections in 10 Years=23,202,194 Euro

In less than a decade, Kosovo held four parliamentary elections—all early calling—totaling at 23,202,194 euro. Of this amount, Central Commission of Kosovo spent 17,684,155, political parties 5,518,039 euro. Only for the 2019 election, the Commission allocated 5.7 million euro—regarded as the most expensive elections since Kosovo independence. Political parties meanwhile spent 2,111,285 euro—with LDK leading... Continue Reading →

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