Interviews

Afzal Khan speaks to The New Arab [TNA]
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The New Arab Meets: Afzal Khan, who made a career-impacting decision in November when he stepped down from the Labour shadow cabinet over the Gaza war. He discusses why he will continue championing the cause of Palestine and the Palestinian people.
Jenny Dakosta Van Mputu
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The New Arab Meets: Human rights activist Jenny Dakosta Van Mputu to discuss the silent genocide in Congo, the silence of Western media and what more needs to be done to help the people of Congo.
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The New Arab Meets: British Moroccan actress & star of ITVX's The Effects of Lying, Laila Rouass. She talks with urgency about a ceasefire in Gaza, taking a stand for Palestinians’ human rights and what it’s like to be asked 'Do you condemn Hamas?'
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The New Arab Meets: North African selector and DJ, Cheb Mimo, whose efforts to uncover and share forgotten treasures are contributing to a revival of the region’s musical heritage at home and abroad.
The New Arab Meets: Motaz Azaiza, Gaza's window to the world
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The New Arab Meets: Gazan photojournalist, photographer, and filmmaker, Motaz Azaiza. Since October 7, Motaz's Instagram posts and media appearances have captured the world, offering humane and tragic insight into the plight of the Palestinians.
Samar Tarik
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The New Arab Meets: Egyptian musician Samar Tarik, whose lyrics are more than just words. Ahead of her London’s Connecting Culture performance in November, Samar shares what drives her, the need for a bigger spotlight & being a voice for introverts.
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The New Arab Meets: Amat Alsalam Al-Hajj, head of the Abductees' Mothers Association, a group of mothers fighting for the release of Yemen's civilian abductees and promoting Yemen's recent Declaration for Justice and Reconciliation.
Maysoon Pachachi on creating cinema against the odds
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The New Arab Meets: Iraqi director Maysoon Pachachi, whose films are an act of resistance in a world of war and sanctions. Her latest feature, Our River… Our Sky, explores the humanity in 2006 Iraq.
Leanne Mohamad
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The New Arab Meets: Human rights activist Leanne Mohamad to discuss the Israeli occupation, the British government’s response and what more we can do to help liberate Palestine and support the people of Gaza.
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The New Arab Meets: Syrian-American comedian and social media star Nasser Al-Rayess ahead of his US comedy show tour to talk about making Arab culture 'mainstream' and learning to embrace his Arabness after growing up in a post-9/11 America.