Conflict
Things Fall Apart: Reflections 20 years after the Srebrenica massacre
The ghosts of genocide — Between 11-12 July 1995, more than 8,000 Bosniaks - mainly men and boys - were killed in the town of Srebrenica during the Bosnian War. Twenty years on, what can Europe learn from the continent’s worst act of genocide since the Holocaust? Michael Fordham, who worked as an aid volunteer and reported from the Balkans during the ‘90s, looks back on a recent history that we must never forget.
Written by: Michael Fordham
How Eman Mohammed fought misogyny to become Gaza's first female photojournalist
Stories of conflict and survival — Eman Mohammed had to navigate bombs, bullets, sexism, disapproval and bullying to report on two Israel-Gaza conflicts from the front lines.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
How should we remember the victims of 7/7?
Akram Khan's Olympic tribute still packs a punch — On the tenth anniversary of the 7/7 terrorist attacks on London, few tributes are able to distance themselves from nationalism and divisiveness. But for a brief moment in 2012, an old hymn and some subtle choreography gave us a moment of collective reflection. In fact, it might be all we have, says Alex Robert Ross.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Gaza’s first female photojournalist on persevering through conflict
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Eman Mohammed describes how she had to go beyond the headlines, and into harm’s way, to find the truth of war.
Written by: Huck HQ / Andrea Kurland
So you want to start your own country?
Micronations of the world, unite — Liberland is the latest micronation to declare its independence. Huck looks at how other self-declared countries have fared after deciding to go it alone.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Skateboarding is empowering girls in Afghanistan
Exhibition: Skate Girls of Kabul — Saatchi Gallery photo-exhibition features striking images of Afghan girls learning how to skate as part of the Skateistan project.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
It’s time to end the darkness in Syria
Stand #withSyria — On the fourth anniversary of the Syrian conflict, a major new campaign has been launched to find peace and halt civilian suffering.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The other face of the Syrian Civil War
A photographer's personal reflections on conflict — Syria is fast becoming a cinematic slideshow of guerrillas, grenades and guns. But conscientious photojournalist JM Lopez is working tirelessly to capture the human face of war. As JM’s work from Syria has been shortlisted in the lifestyle category 2015 Sony World Photography Awards, we share his piece in Huck 41 - The Documentary Photography Special from November 2013.
Written by: JM Lopez
Terakaft announce new album and live date
Desert rock pioneers — Tuareg rebel rockers Terakaft share behind-the-scenes video for new album Alone.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Me-Mo are updating the photography collective for the internet age
Collective Vision — Me-Mo are creating new forms of visual storytelling with technology and engaging viewers through a print and interactive digital magazine.
Written by: Alex King