Tag: War
All longform pieces tagged with #war on The Slow Scroll
The history of the bulldozer is darker than you might think, and its evolution goes beyond simple construction and demolition. Joe Zadeh explores its origins in violent voter suppression, to its weaponization in war and state-sanctioned home demolitions, and how it has been a sym...
Mohamed Gabobe shares the harrowing journey of a Somali soldier who faced unimaginable hardships during his training in Eritrea and subsequent battles against al-Shabab. Through the eyes of this whistleblower, this piece provides insight into the brutal realities of Somalia’s ong...
Rojava, an autonomous region in northeastern Syria, has a government with perhaps the most complete gender equality in the world, in a society fractured by conflict and misogyny. Natasha Walter explores how women in this region have forged a movement for rights and empowerment am...
A group of Ukrainian war widows embark on a five-day journey of healing through adventure therapy in Slovenia. Led by psychologists and combat veterans, the program aims to help these women confront their grief and trauma.
Olivia Snaije writes about how Fouad Elkoury's photography captures the haunting beauty of conflict and resilience over decades of turmoil in the Middle East.
Mazen al-Hamada fled Syria to reveal the regime’s crimes. Then, mysteriously, he went back.