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Borzou Daragahi

Borzou Daragahi

International Correspondent at independent.co.uk

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Borzou Daragahi
independent.co.uk

Iran-backed Houthis seize UAE ship on anniversary of Soleimani assassination

Incident is possibly ominous note of troubles that could brew in the Middle East in 2022
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The ghost of Winter Olympics past: Sarajevo’s legacy lives on three...

The site of the successful 1984 Winter Games was later devastated by war, but Olympic pride still prevails in Bosnia-Herzegovina today, reports Borzou Daragahi from Sarajevo
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Bosnia-Herzegovina’s invisible dividing line: tales of regret, fear...

During the Balkans conflict the people of Dobrinja were forced to kill their neighbours. Borzou Daragahi travels to this neighbourhood on the outskirts of Sarajevo where today Bosniaks and Serbs have learnt the art of co-existence
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Opinion: Russian security doesn’t trump the security of former Sovi...

Putin and his supporters claim historical kinship to former lands that were under Russian dominion. But Russia’s president is not yearning to preserve those cultural ties, writes Borzou Daragahi
independent.co.uk

Moldova struggles to avoid being sucked into Putin’s Ukraine war

The divided country could be the next state most at risk from Russia’s invasion
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As French vote approaches, Le Pen’s Putin ties come under scrutiny

A victory for the far-right hopeful in France’s presidential election could have truly a global impact
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After election win, Macron faces test with political battle at home...

Emmanuel Macron faces myriad challenges ranging from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the future of the EU, writes Borzou Daragahi

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Turkey’s president and Saudi prince end rift to pursue profits and ...

Meeting in Jeddah comes after Turkey suspended probe into 2018 murder of dissident Jamal Khashoggi
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To circumvent Ukraine and bottlenecks, a controversial new trade ro...

Exclusive: Despite US sanctions, transportation industry insiders see the Islamic Republic as key land route for moving goods across Eurasia
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Opinion: Europe’s drug laws are a mess – and ordinary people pay th...

The law has yet to catch up with the public embrace of recreational marijuana, leading to confusion and ruined lives, writes Borzou Daragahi
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Opinion: Colombia has its first ever left-wing government. Now come...

Gustavo Petro’s election is already prompting alarmist fears from the country’s oligarchs and entrenched elites, writes Borzou Daragahi
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Opinion: Culture of intimidation by men: Afghanistan is unravelling...

The Taliban’s rise has inspired an ugly misogynistic spirit among certain segments of Afghan society, writes Borzou Daragahi
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Food is a luxury: Turkey struggles to survive as inflation rises to...

One subsidised restaurant seeks to help Turks facing escalating living costs. But such acts do little against a soaring inflation rate
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Opinion: It’s not just the Rajapaksa family who are to blame for ch...

All too often, international institutions grant nations credit without paying heed to the leadership’s abuses and lack of democratic accountability, writes Borzou Daragahi
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Death, grief and rage: Iran erupts over Mahsa Amini, killed after a...

Father alleges Mahsa Amini was assaulted during arrest
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‘Where is the freedom?’ Elderly cleric speaks up for Iran’s protest...

Molavi Abdolhamid is leader of Iran’s Sunni minority. He has become an increasingly outspoken defender of the protesters
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Opinion: Speak softly and carry poo – how Turkey is putting climate...

Using tangible signs of degradation to cherished natural landmarks may be the best way to jumpstart a conversation about climate change in countries where awareness is lagging, writes Borzou Daragahi
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‘I don’t know what to do’: Skyrocketing inflation and rent prices l...

Official estimates put the country’s inflation rate at nearly 85 per cent last month, while rents have increased by more than 100 per cent in some cities, writes Borzou Daragahi
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Bulgaria proves that it takes a global village to fend off a bully ...

The story is one that could provide a template for other countries, writes Borzou Daragahi
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Turkey election: Erdogan looks set to cement his hold on power – in...

Ahead of the final presidential vote on Sunday, Erodgan has forced his opponent to change tack to try and close the gap from the first round, writes Borzou Daragahi. It has given him greater control over the narrative of the election
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How to convince the steak-lover in your life to go vegan | Borzou ....

Ignore the shrill meat-free devotees, says Borzou Daragahi. Veganism isn’t a controversial lifestyle choice – it should just be the norm