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9 May, by beenasarwar
The story behind a poignant photo exhibition that opens at Harvard today featuring the work of the late photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus who covered Afghanistan and Pakistan at the height of the war between the Taliban and the USA. The show, and its accompanying book, are co-curated by the (...)
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4 April, by beenasarwar
Young peacebuilder Mansi Chandna from Jailpur on "a dream that connects millions, giving hope for solidarity, peace, and friendship in the region" and my curtainraiser featuring the work of AP photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus who was shot dead in Afghanistan 10 years ago. Both Sapan News (...)
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27 January, by beenasarwar
A hybrid event in Delhi commemorating two iconic feminist poets of Pakistan and India reminded me of the student movement my father led, and the need for cross-border solidarity, peace, and dialogue
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13 January, by beenasarwar
Since 'retiring' from De Volkskrant a few years ago, Rob Vreeken has been the paper's Istanbul correspondent. After the Oct. 7 attacks, he also reported from Israel and the West Bank. Sharing his first piece for Sapan News.
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23 December 2023, by beenasarwar
Meet Sapan News -- a unique media outlet that aims to cover and connect Southasia, the Indian Ocean and diaspora. That goes behind the headlines, connects communities, academics, activists, and more. Creating space for understanding, empathy and nuance. Help us meet our NewsMatch (...)