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Philip Maher

Philip Maher is a consultant and photojournalist. He has managed international communication projects for more than 20 years, taking him to more than 80 countries. His twitter is @mercytraveller.

Recent Work by Philip

MERCY TRAVELLER: Whatever happened to middle ground?

MERCY TRAVELLER: Whatever happened to middle ground?

If you listen to politicians south of the border, this U.S. election will usher in a catastrophic, apocalyptic, world-ending event. Spreading fear has taken the place of creating policy
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OPINION: Reflections on Escaping War and 'The Saddest Place in Africa'

OPINION: Reflections on Escaping War and 'The Saddest Place in Africa'

Philip Maher recalls a time not too long ago when he found himself in a similar situation in Sudan
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OPINION: Countries meddling in the affairs of others is nothing new

OPINION: Countries meddling in the affairs of others is nothing new

In this edition of the Mercy Traveler, Philip Maher looks at foreign interference
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OPINION: Changing the guard and building new thrones

OPINION: Changing the guard and building new thrones

Can you imagine any political leader living under the public gaze for 70 years without saying dumb stuff at least once every full moon?
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OPINION: The depersonalization of life continues

OPINION: The depersonalization of life continues

In this edition of Philip Maher's Mercy Traveler column, he looks at the depersonalization of .... everything
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OPINION: A humanitarian crisis in the making

OPINION: A humanitarian crisis in the making

'We kept taking apart the Russian nesting dolls, hoping a better one was inside. Nope, we ended up with the same thing'
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OPINION: Should they keep on truckin'?

OPINION: Should they keep on truckin'?

'This convoy has been successful, although they may not realize it,' says columnist Philip Maher
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OPINION: The Mercy Traveller hopes peace and reconciliation figure prominently in 2022

OPINION: The Mercy Traveller hopes peace and reconciliation figure prominently in 2022

Philip Maher writes 'it’s important to seek the way of reconciliation and peace with your neighbours this year. Maybe that could be our great reset'
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OPINION: Reducing our carbon footprint means everyone needs to make a sacrifice

OPINION: Reducing our carbon footprint means everyone needs to make a sacrifice

In this edition of the Mercy Traveller, Philip Maher wonders if we are all really willing to make the sacrifice needed to reduce our carbon footprint
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OPINION: The story of Afghanistan is not over

OPINION: The story of Afghanistan is not over

Philip Maher reflects on his time working in Afghanistan and the changes that have taken place in the country over the year
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