Monthly Archives: September 2014
Daesh, Imperialism, and Rojava
The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923) united much of the Arab World for centuries. In the 19th century, however, it began to decline, and the imperial powers of Europe tried to ensure their own political influence in the region. The UK, for … Continue reading
El EIIL, El Imperialismo, y Rojava
El Imperio Otomano unía mucho del Mundo Árabe durante siglos. En el siglo 19, empezó a deteriorarse, y los poderes imperialistas de Europa intentaron asegurar su influencia en la región. El Reino Unido, por ejemplo, ocupó Egipto para ‘proteger sus … Continue reading
Israel: The Power of Indoctrination
In response to my criticism of Israel’s war crimes and violations of international law, and thanks to my consequent support of the BDS campaign against Israel, I have received messages from a number of supposed Israeli ‘citizens’. As explained in … Continue reading
The new airport
Originally posted on dorset chiapas solidarity:
? The new airport Gloria Muñoz Ramírez Los de Abajo, 6th September, 2014 – ? – The PRI triumphalism lavished on the announcement of the construction of the new airport for Mexico City contrasts…
UK: March for the NHS (06/09/14)
Popular opposition to austerity and privatisation are on the rise in the UK, and unions, left-wing political parties, and civil society groups have all come together to assert that the NHS will not be given away to corporations. Today’s march … Continue reading
MEXICO: Indigenous People of Chiapas Oppose Megaprojects
Communique from September 1st, 2014 To the people of Mexico and the world, To the national and international press, To national and international civil society groups, To human rights organisations, To adherents of the Sixth Declaration, To social organisations, … Continue reading