Ukraine conflict: What would a no fly zone achieve?
By any estimate, hundreds if not thousands of lives have already been lost since Russia invaded Ukraine. Continue reading Ukraine conflict: What would a no fly zone achieve?
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Noam Chomsky reflects on the crisis in Afghanistan and Taliban takeover
The American linguist, philosopher, and public intellectual Noam Chomsky, 92, was invited to discuss his thoughts about Afghanistan on Friday, November 12. Continue reading Noam Chomsky reflects on the crisis in Afghanistan and Taliban takeover
Revoking Kashmir’s special status has allowed human rights abuses to continue unchecked
The Indian government revoked Article 370 in August 2019, putting an end to Kashmir’s autonomy to have its own constitution, a separate flag, and the freedom to make laws. Continue reading Revoking Kashmir’s special status has allowed human rights abuses to continue unchecked
Uyghur genocide requires greater global solidarity over Xinjiang
Growing numbers of nations are passing motions to recognise the repression of China’s Uyghur minority as a genocide. Continue reading Uyghur genocide requires greater global solidarity over Xinjiang
China eyes up Bangladesh with Greater Bay Area plan to rival American West Coast tech hubs
Chinese investment in Bangladesh has been growing in the last years with greater investment in projects. In the past couple of years, China has invested more money in Bangladesh than any other country. Continue reading China eyes up Bangladesh with Greater Bay Area plan to rival American West Coast tech hubs
World superpowers must invest in the technology to safeguard our climate now – there’s never been a better time
Rich nations have the opportunity, through conservation and investment in next generation technology, to position themselves such that no matter who comes asking for aid, they will be able to assist. Continue reading World superpowers must invest in the technology to safeguard our climate now – there’s never been a better time
British MPs call on UK government to sanction Chinese officials over human rights abuses
Internal pressure is mounting on the British government to sanction Chinese officials over reported human rights abuses. Continue reading British MPs call on UK government to sanction Chinese officials over human rights abuses
British Asians battle ‘privilege’ stigma amid three fold increase in racist abuse
The internet has seen a 900% spike in the global use of hashtags encouraging violence against China and the Chinese. Despite this, there is still a strong cultural perception of East Asians in the West as a privileged group. Continue reading British Asians battle ‘privilege’ stigma amid three fold increase in racist abuse
Labour MP calls for solidarity with Uyghur Muslims and opposition to ‘nationalism, racism and imperialism’ across the globe
Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome called on activists to oppose nationalism and racism in both the United States and China in a speech of solidarity with the Uyghur people of Xinjiang. Continue reading Labour MP calls for solidarity with Uyghur Muslims and opposition to ‘nationalism, racism and imperialism’ across the globe
EXCLUSIVE: Boris Johnson’s Hong Kong visa plans ‘driven by geopolitics, not strong morals’
Socialist activists in Hong Kong have rebuked the UK’s planned expansion of visa rights, saying the move is driven by geopolitical concerns rather than a real commitment to human rights or democracy. Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Boris Johnson’s Hong Kong visa plans ‘driven by geopolitics, not strong morals’
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