Israel-Palestine: A conflict of Illusions
In this long form piece, Matthew Norman takes a deep dive into religion as a driving force in the Israeli-Palestine conflict. Continue reading Israel-Palestine: A conflict of Illusions
Author: Matthew Norman
Matthew Norman is a freelance journalist and essayist principally interested in global affairs, human rights and literature. He is especially keen to see the end of the dictatorship in Eritrea.
UK ‘complicit’ in suppression of pro-democracy demonstrations in Oman, say campaigners
The UK has been implicated in the suppression of Omani pro-democracy protesters after photos revealed British-made tear gas being employed by police, campaigners have said. Continue reading UK ‘complicit’ in suppression of pro-democracy demonstrations in Oman, say campaigners
Israel government formation: Broad coalition set to oust Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanuahu is set to be ousted as Prime Minister of Israel after a new alliance, comprised of eight parties from across the political spectrum, was formed by Yair Lapid, leader of the centrist Yesh Atid party. Continue reading Israel government formation: Broad coalition set to oust Netanyahu
Two decades after shutting down free media, Eritrea remains a ‘locked door’
Eritrea remains a locked door, and although some journalists and human rights workers have managed to infiltrate ‘behind the scenes’, there’s still a lot of information that can’t be gathered by outside sources. Continue reading Two decades after shutting down free media, Eritrea remains a ‘locked door’
EXCLUSIVE: Horrors of Eritrea’s Sawa Military Camp
Due to a long history of war with neighbouring Ethiopia, the dictator of Eritrea, Isaias Afwerki, is set on ensuring his citizens are always ready for conflict. The biggest recruitment channel for soldiers in Eritrea, one of the most militarised countries in the world, is the education system. Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Horrors of Eritrea’s Sawa Military Camp
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