Mar 2019. Gaza Protests

March 2019. For more than six months, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have protested along the fence with Israel demanding their right to return to the homes and land their families were expelled from 70 years ago. The Great March of Return rallies culminated on May 15 to mark what Palestinians refer to as the… Continue reading Mar 2019. Gaza Protests

Feb 2019. The Pakistan India Conflict on Kashmir

February 2019. India says it launched air strikes against militants in Pakistani territory, in a major escalation of tensions between the two countries. The government said strikes targeted a training camp of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) group in Balakot. Pakistan said its jets had forced back the Indian planes and denied there were any casualties. Relations… Continue reading Feb 2019. The Pakistan India Conflict on Kashmir

Feb 2019. Gender Based Violence in South Africa

February 2019. “Gender Based Violence is a National Crisis that we are determined to End”. The words of the South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier this month as he Promised the ruling ANC Party would tackle the alarming rise in Sexual Assaults against Women. The Statistics are Staggering. In South Africa, the Murder of Women… Continue reading Feb 2019. Gender Based Violence in South Africa

Jan 2019. Protests in France

January 2019. France’s President will Kick Off a National Debate to address the concerns of Yellow Vest Protestors. Emmanuel Macron unveiled his plan for the Three Month Initiative in an Open Letter. In it he said he’ll Listen to Ideas, but he warned he’ll not Back Down from his 2017 Election Promises. https://vk.com/video503532632_456239263

Jan 2019. Women Fight Back in India

January 2019. Two Indian women have made history by entering a prominent Hindu shrine in the southern state of Kerala, following months of protests against their entry. The Sabarimala temple was historically closed to women of “menstruating age” – defined as between 10 and 50. The Supreme Court overturned that ban but protesters then attacked… Continue reading Jan 2019. Women Fight Back in India