Tag Archives: Qatar
In Memory of Alan Kurdi, We Must Support Rojava
In memory of the young #AlanKurdi and all the innocent people who have died fleeing from Syria, we must intensify our support for Rojava‘s quest for justice, equality, democracy, and peace. Alan Kurdi’s family fled from the Kobani Canton of … Continue reading
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
BRAZIL: Football and Capitalism
We have all seen the massive street protests that have erupted throughout Brazil in the run up to the 2014 World Cup. Protesters have criticised the excessive spending on the competition and the corruption involved – all amidst government austerity … Continue reading
CATAR: Explotación de Trabajadores y La Copa Mundial
Catar es uno de los países más ricos del mundo. Su exitosa industria de construcción se debe a la decisión de FIFA de aceptar a este país como anfitrión de la Copa Mundial de fútbol del 2022. Pero mientras se … Continue reading