Priyanka Shankar

Journalist

Brussels, Belgium

Independent journalist. Email: priyanka.shankar16@gmail.com

Priyanka Shankar

Journalist

Brussels, Belgium

Independent journalist. Email: priyanka.shankar16@gmail.com

What next for the Dutch agriculture sector?
Upside-down Dutch flags flanking the roadside have become a feature of driving through the Netherlands' lush, low-lying fields in recent months. These flags epitomize Dutch farmers' resistance to the government's proposal of slashing nitrogen emissions by
Deutsche Welle
Will the EU earthquake support donor conference help Syria?
It has been over a month since a pair of massive earthquakes shook Turkey and northern Syria, killing more than 50,000 people and leaving millions homeless. Since then, nations around the world have been quick to express their solidarity and offer aid to
Deutsche Welle
How NATO sees the recent Russian jet incidents
After an American drone was forced down by a Russian jet in the Black Sea earlier this week, British and German fighter jets policing Estonian airspace as part of a NATO mission also intercepted a Russian aircraft as it approached the Baltic nation on Tue
Deutsche Welle
Belgian court paves way for Iran prisoner swap treaty
Belgium's top court has given a conditional green light to a controversial prisoner swap treaty with Iran. The legislation was passed in July last year in an effort to secure the release of Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele, imprisoned in Iran on e
Deutsche Welle
New Frontex boss vows to protect human rights
Hans Leijtens takes over as executive director of Frontex in March, as the EU's border agency is struggling to defend its credibility. Will he be able to deliver? Advertisement When Hans Leijtens, the new executive director of Frontex, the European Border
Deutsche Welle
EU, China relaunch human rights talks amid tensions
Rights groups have slammed the dialogue, labeling it "meaningless," but the EU says it is important "to have a frank discussion." The European Union and China on Friday resumed talks focusing on human rights at a meeting in Brussels, two years after they
Deutsche Welle
Ukraine confronts two enemies: Russia and corruption
Almost one year into the Russia-Ukraine war, hundreds of thousands have died and nearly 17.6 million have been left in dire need of humanitarian assistance. While the Ukrainian government remained steadfast in the fight against Russia, Kyiv has also been
Al Jazeera
Seeking Peaceful Coexistence with Wildlife
Details This PEACE TALKS RADIO episode seeks to highlight solutions which may help humans and wildlife coexist more peacefully. It highlights the reasons behind why conflicts take place and how policymakers are addressing it. It also addresses how each of
Peace Talks Radio
Does the EU have hijab bans?
Across the European Union, the headscarves worn by some Muslim women have been hotly contested for years. Some nations claim hijab bans would tackle religious oppression and terrorism, while others argue bans would discriminate against women's rights and
Deutsche Welle
Will more NATO support increase tensions in Asia?
A visit to South Korea and Japan by the head of NATO this week highlights the alliance's strategic priority to push back against China and North Korea, while addressing the global impact of Russia's war in Ukraine. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg
Deutsche Welle
EU urged to act as products end up in Myanmar despite ‘everything but arms’ sanctions
Companies from France, Germany and Austria among those named in report by human rights group Special Advisory Council for Myanmar European governments and firms have ‘moral and legal responsibilities’ to ensure their products are not facilitating human ri
South China Morning Post
UK Court of Appeal to reconsider Rwanda asylum plan
The UK's High Court has granted permission to appeal the country's controversial Rwanda asylum plan after previously ruling the policy was lawful. London's High Court has granted permission to asylum seekers in the UK and charities supporting them to appe
Deutsche Welle
Migrant aid workers in Greece could face years in prison
Humanitarian activists are back in a Greek court on Tuesday, accused of helping migrants cross the Aegean Sea.. Rights groups and EU lawmakers have called on Greece to stop criminalizing their lifesaving work. The trial of 24 aid workers who helped rescue
Deutsche Welle
Mali: What security presence will the EU have in 2023?
With violence continuing into the new year, security experts call on the EU to push for a more local approach in Mali. Disputes with Mali's ruling military junta and their close relationship with Russian mercenaries over the past two years have caused Fra
Deutsche Welle
Are drug gangs threatening rule of law in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands is a country known for upholding the rule of law. But the yearlong investigation of the murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries has exposed cracks in the Dutch legal system. It was a crisp autumn morning in early November and a day of h
Deutsche Welle
Why Indians love World Cup football, even without India in it
It is a routine that plays out every four years. Indian football fans get louder and more rambunctious as the World Cup draws nearer, even though India is not part of the tournament. During every World Cup, huge posters of football icons like Argentina’s
Al Jazeera

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Priyanka Shankar

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I'm an independent journalist currently based in Brussels, covering migration, human rights and EU-Asia relations.

My work can be seen in Al Jazeera English, Deutsche Welle, The South China Morning Post, BBC Travel, Lighthouse Reports, and others.

Outside a newsroom, you will find me rambling along mountains or scuba diving. Dance, music and exploring different forms of street art are other passions.