Palestinians in Lebanon search for solidarity

Palestinian activist Zeinab al-Hajj talks to Helen Patuck about the wave of protests which took place last year across the refugee camps This is an article from the current issue of Middle East Solidarity magazine – help us continue our work by donating £2 for a digital copy online Why now?” Zeinab al-Hajj asks about…

Refugees and the Lebanese Revolution

The revolt in Lebanon has brought thousands into the streets demanding change. Helen Patuck asks Sophie Chamas if it will expand to include demands for justice for the millions who are not Lebanese citizens. This is an article from the current issue of Middle East Solidarity magazine – help us continue our work by donating…

Algeria: a year in the streets

For the past year, a massive popular movement has repeatedly shaken Algeria. Shelagh Smith draws up a balance sheet.  This is an article from the current issue of Middle East Solidarity magazine – help us continue our work by donating £2 for a digital copy online On 12 December 2019 a new president was declared…

Sudan: filling the gap when the state fails

A year after the revolution forced out dictator El Bashir Sudan’s activists are bracing themselves for the pandemic, report Anne Alexander and Irang Bak. This is an article from the current issue of Middle East Solidarity magazine – help us continue our work by donating £2 for a digital copy online  A year ago Sudan’s…

Why are young Iraqis braving bullets to protest?

Qasim Muhammad analyses the grievances behind demonstrations in the Iraqi capital and southern cities which have faced violent repression by the security forces. From Middle East Solidarity magazine, issue 12. Order a print copy or download as a pdf here  The popular movement which exploded in early October was driven by young people using social…

Sowing the seeds of hunger in Iraq

Olivia Palmer analyses the roots of Iraq’s agricultural crisis in war, occupation and neoliberal reforms. From Middle East Solidarity magazine, issue 12. Order a print copy or download as a pdf here  Iraq is the birthplace of agriculture. Its wheat, legumes and other seed crops have been developed and refined for local conditions over a…