Israel-Hamas war: history shows the dangers of a creeping occupation: The US president, Joe Biden, has warned Israel that occupying Gaza “would be a big mistake”. The warning seemed to be aimed directly at voices within the Israeli government who are calling for Israel to not only destroy Hamas, but also to occupy the Palestinian …
The family home in South African townships is contested – why occupation, inheritance and history are clashing with laws: During apartheid, black South Africans could not own land – and therefore their homes – in what were classified as “white” cities. In racially segregated townships, living in “family houses” and passing them on depended officially …
Ukraine war: Russian-held elections seek to normalise illegal occupation and reveal reality of a long war ahead: Russia has recently held local elections, including – for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine last February – counting votes in the four territories annexed to Russia after a series of illegal and illegitimate referendums last …
Ukraine war: why Crimean Tatar fighters are playing an increasing role in resistance to Russian occupation: A resistance group of Crimean Tatars, an ethnic group native to the Russian-occupied peninsula, is now a prominent player in the Ukraine war. The Atesh (fire) movement has pledged to wage an unending war on the Russian invaders of …
Berlin blockade 75 years on: how Russian occupation tactics in Ukraine echo Soviet actions in East Germany: A Soviet blockade of the three western sectors of Berlin started on June 24 1948. At that point, the city, like the rest of Germany, was split into areas of Russian, British, US and French control as part …
South Africa in the news: ‘Partisan or simplistic’: South Africa’s media coverage of Israeli occupation ‘lacks nuance’: With a long, shared history of settler colonialism and apartheid, South Africa’s past has affected the way its media covers Israel’s occupation …: “South Africa” – BingNews Sudan signs nine concession deals for gold, copper mining -agency: Sudan …
South Africa in the news: Rabin’s legacy is not peace. It’s occupation.: The “peace” he offered was a front, which only succeeded in hiding the occupation and maintaining control over us Palestinians.: “South Africa” – BingNews Ed Smith insists IPL hasn’t taken priority over England white ball tour of South Africa: National selector Smith believes …
A nice Paternoster image: Image from page 9 of “Africa rediviva. Or, The occupation of Africa by Christian missionaries of Europe and North America” (1891) Image by Internet Archive Book Images Identifier: africaredivivaor00custrich Title: Africa rediviva. Or, The occupation of Africa by Christian missionaries of Europe and North America Year: 1891 (1890s) Authors: Cust, Robert …
South Africa in the news: South Africa/Morocco:EFF Calls On Safa to Boycott Morocco’s 2026 World Cup Bid Due to Morocco’s Colonial Occupation Western Sahara: The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) calls on the South African Football Association (SAFA) not to support Morocco’s 2026 World Cup bid due to Morocco’s colonial role and illegal occupation of Western …