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Eliot Higgins (C) from Bellingcat is seen receiving orders from one of the organizers. The Treaties of Nijmegen Medal is a biannual prize awarded to a key international figure or organization that has made a special contribution in politics, science, economics, or culture to the development and position of Europe, or has contributed to European peace. This year, Eliot Higgins, the British founder of the international investigative journalism collective Bellingcat, received the award for his innovative contribution to peace and human rights.Eliot Higgins (C) from Bellingcat is seen receiving orders from one of the organizers. The Treaties of Nijmegen Medal is a biannual prize awarded to a key international figure or organization that has made a special contribution in politics, science, economics, or culture to the development and position of Europe, or has contributed to European peace. This year, Eliot Higgins, the British founder of the international investigative journalism collective Bellingcat, received the award for his innovative contribution to peace and human rights.

Treaties of Nijmegen Medal 2024 awarded to Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins in Nijmegen

The 'Treaties of Nijmegen Medal' is a biannual prize awarded to a key international figure or an organization that has made a special contribution in politics, science, economics, or culture to the development and position of Europe, or has contributed to the European peace. This year, Eliot Higgins, the British founder of the international investigative journalism collective Bellingcat received the award for his innovative contribution to peace and human rights.

A students sings as he is being put on the NYPD bus. Pro-Palestine students at Columbia University who set up a “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on the campus the day before are arrested after Columbia directed NYPD to clear them out.A students sings as he is being put on the NYPD bus. Pro-Palestine students at Columbia University who set up a “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on the campus the day before are arrested after Columbia directed NYPD to clear them out.

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Pro-Palestine students at Columbia University who set up a “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on the campus the day before are arrested after Columbia directed NYPD to clear them out.

Israeli military reinforcements storm Nour Shams refugee camp during a prolonged raid that has lasted for more than 24 hours near the city of Tulkarm. Israeli forces have reported killing more than five Palestinians and injuring dozens during their operation in the Nour Shams Palestinian refugee camp.Israeli military reinforcements storm Nour Shams refugee camp during a prolonged raid that has lasted for more than 24 hours near the city of Tulkarm. Israeli forces have reported killing more than five Palestinians and injuring dozens during their operation in the Nour Shams Palestinian refugee camp.

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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin talks to members of medias during the cabinet meeting at Government House in Bangkok. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is on his duty for 7 months under the Pheu Thai Party-led government. The government is implementing "Digital Wallet" policy as a key policy.Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin talks to members of medias during the cabinet meeting at Government House in Bangkok. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is on his duty for 7 months under the Pheu Thai Party-led government. The government is implementing "Digital Wallet" policy as a key policy.

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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin appear during the cabinet meeting at Government House in Bangkok on April 17, 2024.

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Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.

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A Jewish man seen throwing leaven into the fire during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.A Jewish man seen throwing leaven into the fire during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A Jewish man seen throwing leaven into the fire during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

Boys seen burning leaven at a fire pit during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.Boys seen burning leaven at a fire pit during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

Boys seen burning leaven at a fire pit during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A Jewish man seen throwing leaven into the fire during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.A Jewish man seen throwing leaven into the fire during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A Jewish man seen throwing leaven into the fire during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A chair is thrown into the fire during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.A chair is thrown into the fire during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A chair is thrown into the fire during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A Jewish boy stands next to the fire looking at a burning leaven during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.A Jewish boy stands next to the fire looking at a burning leaven during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A Jewish boy stands next to the fire looking at a burning leaven during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

Children play during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.Children play during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

Children play during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A Jewish boy stands next to the fire pit burning the leaven during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.A Jewish boy stands next to the fire pit burning the leaven during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A Jewish boy stands next to the fire pit burning the leaven during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

Children seen burning leavened goods at a fire pit during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.Children seen burning leavened goods at a fire pit during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

Children seen burning leavened goods at a fire pit during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

Children seen burning leavened goods at a fire pit during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.Children seen burning leavened goods at a fire pit during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

Children seen burning leavened goods at a fire pit during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A view of a fire set for burning the leaven during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.A view of a fire set for burning the leaven during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A view of a fire set for burning the leaven during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A view of a fire set for burning the leaven during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.A view of a fire set for burning the leaven during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.

A view of a fire set for burning the leaven during the Biur Chametz. During the Biur Chametz, religious Jews fulfill their obligation to inspect their homes for any leaven and eliminate it before the night of Passover. In ultra-Orthodox cities in Israel, fires are set up in major locations in the city for this purpose, where people bring their bread leftovers to burn the leaven. During the seven days of Passover, they are prohibited from eating or possessing any leaven, symbolizing the dough the Israelites did not have time to allow to rise before the Exodus from Egypt. Biur Chametz, also known as 'the burning of the leavened goods,' is a Jewish ceremonial ritual involving the burning of leavened foods (chamets) to mark the start of Passover.