Middle East and North Africa

The refugee crisis is a direct result of a political crisis that’s shaking the status quo in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Our MENA coverage continues il manifesto’s tradition of high-impact analysis, including on-the-ground reportage that explodes popular myths, exposes foreign meddling and emphasizes how local people are working toward positive solutions.

Internet ‘gardeners’ resist the communication blackout of Gaza

written by Chiara Cruciati

To prevent famine in Gaza, Biden sends bombs and an unnecessary ‘port’

written by Tommaso Di Francesco

To leave Gaza, you must be sick, injured or rich

written by Chiara Cruciati

Israel is blocking incubators and food from entering Gaza with no explanation

written by Chiara Cruciati

Waiting for a ceasefire, Ahmed Qannan is dying of hunger in a hospital

written by Michele Giorgio

Colonial Europe sees only black dots

written by Chiara Cruciati

Beirut is a ghost town, the Lebanese are already bracing for war

written by Pasquale Porciello