Un Papa en el patio trasero
La jerarquía del Vaticano posó sus ojos en América del Sur, la región donde combatió a muerte (textualmente) a los teólogos de liberación. Alineada con los poderosos, lo que no le impide hacer…
Ecuador: en defensa de pueblos indígenas en aislamiento voluntario
Pronunciamiento de la CONFENIAE sobre la situación de los pueblos indígenas en aislamiento voluntario La Confederación de Nacionalidades Indígenas de la Amazonia Ecuatoriana CONFENIAE, frente a los sucesos acontecidos entre nuestros hermanos de…
Another Side of the Story: A Discussion with the Managing Editor of “Daily News Egypt”
March 19, 2013 By Sean Jacobs Source: Africa is a Country Post by Sarah El-Shaarawi I had the opportunity to sit down with Rana Allam, Managing Editor of the Daily News Egypt towards…
Does Zimbabwe’s new Constitution live up to women’s aspirations?
`This weekend, Zimbabwe held a Constitutional referendum. And so Zimbabwe enjoyed yet another 15 seconds of international press attention. Turnout was reported as low. The public was as apathetic, uninformed, and/or disinterested. And…
Why is there a news media blackout about political repression in Djibouti?
March 15, 2013 By Sean Jacobs Source: Africa is a Country Guest Post by Abdourahman Waberi, Ali Deberkale and Dimitri Verdonck On the eve of the legislative election of February 22, 2013, in the…
The Jamaat factor in Bangladesh politics: Jyoti Rehman
March 13, 2013 by Shivam Vij A train in Bangladesh set on fire by activists of the Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh Source: Kafila This is a guest post by Bangladeshi commentator JYOTI REHMAN: Delwar Hossain…
Angola: One Party, One Voice
March 18, 2013 By Cláudio C. Silva Source: Africa is a Country Angola is a country that has been ruled by the same party, the MPLA, since independence in 1975. The party has…
A future for the left
Source: Sanhati March 10, 2013 The founding Conference of the New Socialist Initiative was held in Delhi during February 22-24, 2013. The inaugural session began with the Internationale, Indian Classical Music and…
Caste Based Discrimination in the UK – Demonstrations outside Parliament and the Debate Outcome in the Lords
Source: Sanhati March 13, 2013 We wanted to say a big thank you to all supporters for showing your presence at the demonstration outside Parliament on Monday. We know legal protection for victims…
Pérez Esquivel: los desafíos del primer Papa latinoamericano
No considero que Jorge Bergoglio haya sido cómplice de la dictadura, pero creo que le faltó coraje para acompañar nuestra lucha por los derechos humanos en los momentos más difíciles”. Adolfo Pérez Esquivel….
