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This piece is part of TIMEP's Pathways to Justice in Lebanon, a platform that provides a space for accessible resources, analysis, and storytelling on the top accountability and justice developments in Lebanon.

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January 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
This piece is part of TIMEP's Pathways to Justice in Lebanon, a platform that provides a space for accessible resources, analysis, and storytelling on the top accountability and justice developments in Lebanon.

🔗Explore more here: timep.org/project/path...
January 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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🇱🇧 Don't have the time to read the full report on economic and social rights in Lebanon? @timep.bsky.social has put together a short fact sheet which highlights key takeaways and a series of practical recommendations states can make at the UPR.

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January 15, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Our joint UPR report with @arabreforminit.bsky.social and Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute documents the Lebanese government’s record on economic and social rights and highlights tangible recommendations on the way forward.

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January 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
What is the way forward to bring about an end to the fighting and facilitate a lasting peace for Sudan?

Sudanese advocates and experts have a clear roadmap. This policy paper breaks down civilian priorities and lays out their vision for US-Sudan policy. timep.org/2025/04/01/r...
Policy Paper: Sudanese Priorities for a US-Sudan Policy Agenda
April 15, 2025 marks two years since the war in Sudan began. The conflict, which broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in 2023, has claimed the lives of ...
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January 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
For decades, impunity has fueled the cycle of violence in Sudan, allowing atrocities by the same perpetrators to be committed without consequence. Mohaned Elnour explains why accountability and an end to impunity is the only way to bring the war to an end. timep.org/2025/05/08/f...
Fueled by Impunity: The Urgency of Accountability to End the War in Sudan
As the war in Sudan enters its third year, only justice and real accountability can break the cycle of violence.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
In March 2025, the SAF recaptured Khartoum from the RSF. With efforts to rebuild the capital undergoing, this piece by Mahitab Mahgoub analyzes the implications of prioritizing Khartoum’s recovery at the expense of other parts of the country.
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Rebuilding Khartoum: The Same Old Tale of Power and Exclusion
Rebuilding Khartoum into what, for whom, and at whose expense? This is the central question that must guide how we assess the de facto government’s policies and actions toward the capital.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Seeking international legitimacy, the SAF and RSF formed rival civilian governments in 2025. @hamidmkk.bsky.social explains how these structures are not meant to serve the Sudanese people. Instead, they are mechanisms to consolidate control and gain legitimacy.
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The Civilian Façade in Sudan’s War: Rival Governments and the Battle for Legitimacy
As the war in Sudan escalates and governance fractures, both SAF and the RSF established parallel civilian governments, marking a shift toward fighting for political dominance.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Here are 5 pieces that we hope help center Sudanese voices in the policy conversation.

In this piece, Jawhratelkmal Kanu documents how the war impacts the daily lives of the Sudanese people and how communities have responded. timep.org/2025/08/13/u...
Under Fire: Making a Living in Wartime Sudan
As the war continues in Sudan, survival has become a daily test of resilience for millions in the country.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
ناقش المشاركون ثلاثة حلول مبتكرة تستهدف تيسير وصول الضحايا إلى العدالة حول العالم دون تمييز، وذلك في ظل ما يتعرض له حقهم هذا من تسييس وازدواجية في المعايير.

تستعرض ورقتنا الجديدة هذه الحلول، وتقيّم فاعليتها، وتسلط الضوء على التحديات التي قد تواجه تطبيقها: timep.org/2026/01/06/%...
January 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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⭐ And in closing, a final message from me.

The support we give young people can make or break their careers. That's what Bassem did for me and that's what we at @timep.bsky.social are doing for others with this fellowship.

Join us and make a donation: youtu.be/lwJi7SHz8P4?...
What Did Bassem Sabry Mean to Me?
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December 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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⭐ What is the impact of the program on our space?

"This is not about creating more talking heads or training young people to translate Arab experiences for Western consumption. It is about empowering native voices to claim their authority." - Dalia Ezzat timep.org/2025/12/18/r...
Remembering Bassem Sabry
Bassem believed Arab youth should not just get a seat at the table where policies about their futures are decided. They should build their own table.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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⭐ Next up, what is it like to be a Bassem Sabry Fellow? What do fellows gain from the experience?

Former fellow Mohamed Mandour shares his story on how finding the fellowship in exile helped direct and define his career trajectory youtu.be/ArfvMSGmWtM?...
The Bassem Sabry Fellowship in Action: Former Fellow Mohamed Mandour
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December 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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⭐ “[Bassem] wasn’t oblivious to the difficult realities before us, but he had this patient belief that we could work together to overcome them." - @tekaldas.bsky.social youtu.be/KbMGu8DOsrA?...
Who was Bassem Sabry? In the Words of Timothy Kaldas
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December 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM