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Ali Abbas Ahmadi

Abbas Ahmadi

Ali is an Indian journalist at The New Arab. Currently based in London, he holds a BA in architecture and conflict resolution from the University of Toronto and an MSc in digital journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London. He has experience in writing, photography, design, and data journalism. Before joining The New Arab, he held various roles for different organizations and NGOs in the UK, India, Egypt, Lebanon, and Myanmar. 

 

Areas of focus: Religion, human rights, conflict resolution, misinformation, India and South Asia. 

 

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How Musharraf's military dictatorship held Pakistan hostage

Analysis: There are few more divisive figures in Pakistan than General Pervez Musharraf. Seizing power in a bloodless coup, Musharraf's admirers credit his liberalising agenda, while his detractors accuse him of 'selling off' the country to the US.

20 February, 2023

Turkey earthquakes: Misinformation triggers real-world harm

Turkish fact-checkers and officials have warned that false claims made online about the devastating earthquakes could harm rescue efforts and prey on peoples' fears.

08 February, 2023

Before and after images show destruction of Turkey quakes

At least 2,300 people have been killed in Turkey and Syria as a result of Monday's massive earthquakes, which have damaged thousands of structures across the two countries.

06 February, 2023

Why is Turkey so prone to earthquakes? 

Turkey is in one of the most seismically volatile areas in the world - making devastating earthquakes all but inevitable for the country.

06 February, 2023

London's statues celebrate Britain's colonisation of India

Statues memorialising individuals that brutally colonised and subjugated India stand tall in Britain even as India celebrates 74 years since it became a Republic.

26 January, 2023

Public split over success of Arab Spring uprisings: Index

Respondents were almost evenly divided over whether the Arab Spring pro-democracy demonstrations of the early 2010s have a hopeful or a negative future, according the 2022 Arab Opinion Index.

05 January, 2023

Nearly 50% of Iraqis reject Iran's pull on government: index

Iran has been accused of meddling in Iraqi political affairs for years and holding sway over a government that is perceived to care little about its citizens.

04 January, 2023

The year in news: Ten events that shaped MENA in 2022

With the year drawing to a close, The New Arab looks at ten key moments for the Middle East and North Africa region from 2022.

31 December, 2022

The obsessive Argentina fans in India and Bangladesh

The love for the Argentine football team runs deep in India and Bangladesh, writes Ali Abbas Ahmadi, where fans have been obsessed with the sky-blue-and-whites for decades.

29 December, 2022

After Qatar 2022 where do Arab teams stand in FIFA rankings?

Morocco is the highest-ranked Arab team in 11th place, while Tunisia and Saudi Arabia are ranked 30th and 49th respectively.

23 December, 2022