Jason Patinkin

Chad’s Interim President Faces Power Struggle

Rebels and opposition challenge General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, 37, who has taken control after the death of his father, longtime President Idriss Deby Itno

Rise in Hate Crimes Increases Safety Concerns for Asian-American Journalists

As Atlanta shooting shines light on hate crimes against Asian-Americans, journalists report increase in racist targeting and slurs

Mozambique Bans Journalist for 10 Years

Mozambique expels Zitamar News founder in move analysts believe is an attempt to stifle reporting on conflict in the north

Scholar Vows to Step Up Fight to Repatriate African Artifacts

Auction of Nigerian items prompts Princeton professor’s campaign

Shootings Underscore Fragile Transition in Sudan

Reports say the unrest began when soldiers being dismissed from NISS' Operations Division fired their weapons in the air in a dispute over payment of their severance

Protesters Rally Around World to Support Sudan's Revolution

Sudanese citizens gathered in dozens of cities around the world over the weekend to show solidarity with protesters in their home country demanding the country's military junta hand power to a civilian government.  For VOA, Jason Patinkin talked to protesters in the the U.S. city of Chicago.

Protesters Rally Around the World to Support Sudan's Revolution

Sudanese citizens gathered in dozens of cities around the world over the weekend to show solidarity with protesters in their home country demanding the country's military junta hand power to a civilian government. For VOA, Jason Patinkin talked to protesters in the the U.S. city of Chicago.

Protesters Around the World Rally to Support Sudan's Revolution

VOA talked to demonstrators in the US city of Chicago where nearly 100 people gathered to call for civilian rule in the African country

Survivors of Sudan's Security Crackdown Describe Brutal Attacks

Witnesses say Rapid Support Forces assaulted hospital in Khartoum

Sudan Security Stops Freedom of Press Protest

Security forces halt protest by journalists demanding freedom of press in central Khartoum over authorities last week shutting down office of Qatar state broadcaster Al Jazeera

Strikers in Sudan Push Military to Cede Power

More civil disobedience called for if civilian rule does not come soon

US Sudan Envoy Criticized for Dining With Darfuri Warlord

Sudanese citizens not approving of presence of Charge D'Affaires Steven Koutsis at Iftar meal with militia commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo

Barricades Divide Sudanese Protesters

Some say the barricades should stay while others hope their repositioning will end violence

Armed Men Attack Sudan’s Protesters But Fail to Derail Negotiations

At least six people were killed in overnight violence in Khartoum where protesters are demanding civilian rule after ouster of longtime president Bashir

Sudan’s Last Democratically-Elected Leader Retiring From Politics

Not only has his opposition Umma party declined to be part of any transitional government but, Sadiq al-Mahdi himself says in exclusive interview for VOA that he will not run in any future elections

Sudan’s Protesters Vow to Keep Up Pressure During Ramadan

This week marks the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan but in Sudan thousands of protesters say they will not leave the sit-in, where they've camped since April, until the military hands power to a civilian government. Jason Patinkin reports from Khartoum.

Somali Fishermen Struggle to Compete with Foreign Vessels

Despite having some of the richest waters in Africa, Somalia's fishing industry faces many challenges. Reporting for VOA in the port city of Bossaso, Jason Patinkin takes us to meet fishermen struggling to make ends meet, and a group of women who hope a new U.N. program to support fish markets will improve their livelihoods.

Foreigners Threaten Somali Livelihood

Somalia has started a local navy to patrol the waters off Bosaso

Somali Fishermen Struggle to Compete with Foreign Vessels

Rohingya Refugees Face Malnutrition

In refugee camps in Bangladesh, Rohingya refugees from Myanmar face high levels of malnutrition, despite a large presence of aid organizations on the ground for over eight months. Aid workers are providing hot meals and treating malnourished children, but mothers in the camps need more support to keep their children well fed. For VOA, Jason Patinkin reports from malnutrition clinics and refugee camps in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar District.