Thurs 19 October, 7pm Register for the webinar here: https://tinyurl.com/PalEmergencyBriefing The brutal bombardment of the civilian population of Gaza by Israeli forces and the forced removal of over 1 million Palestinians from their homes has brought hundreds of thousands onto the streets in protest. Yet students and academics who have spoken up on social media…
On September 16 2022, news emerged of the murder of a young woman in Iranian police custody. Jina Amini, who was also known as Mahsa, reflecting state discrimination against her Kurdish mother tongue, became a symbol for a mass popular movement. Four Iranian activists reflect on the state of the uprising, one year on. This…
>>Show your support for this call – sign this statement Trade Unionists must stand with Palestine 16 October 2023 CALL TO ACTION Israel has demanded that 1.1 million Palestinians evacuate the northern half of Gaza, whilst subjecting them to constant bombardment. This ruthless move is part of Israel’s plan, backed by unwavering support and active…
A wave of demonstrations rocked the city of Sweida in southern Syria between August and September 2023. Thousands took to the streets on a weekly basis after the government removed fuel subsidies, chanting against the Assad regime. Abdulsalam Dallal analyses the background to this new revolt. This is an article from the current issue of…
متحدون من أجل الحرية و السلام و العدالة للجميع
استضاف مقر نقابة المعلمين البريطانية في هاملتون هاوس في لندن يوم السبت ٣٠ سبتمبر ٢٠٢٣ مؤتمر التضامن مع السودان – ٢٠٢٣ الذي نظمته شبكة التضامن مع الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا والنقابات والمنظمات البريطانية و السودانية في عرض للوحدة والدعم للشعب السوداني. يُعتبر مؤتمر التضامن مع السودان – ٢٠٢٣ النسخة الثالثة من مؤتمرات التضامن مع السودان و التي تنظمها شبكة التضامن مع الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا سنويا، وقد أثبت أنه الأكبر حتى الآن
Highlights of the Sudan Solidarity Conference 2023
In London on Saturday, September 30, 2023, the National Education Union headquarters at Hamilton House hosted the Sudan Solidarity Conference 2023. Organised by the Middle East and North Africa Solidarity Network (MENA Solidarity) and British and Sudanese unions and organisations in a display of unity and support for the Sudanese people. Notably, this marks the third Sudan Solidarity Conference organised by MENA Solidarity and proved to be the largest to date.
What do Palestinians think about the claims of Israeli protesters to be defending “democracy” from Netanyahu’s reforms? Miriam Scharf reflects on a movement which challenges the right-wing coalition government, but still defends the racist institutions at the heart of the apartheid system and talks to Palestinian activists Eid Suleiman, Mohamed Tamimi, Tariq Hathaleen and Habeeb…
Middle East Solidarity magazine is now available to download. You can help support our work by making a donation for your copy below. Click to take out an annual solidarity subscription. Download your pdf of the current issue here. Order print copies from Bookmarks Bookshop. Contents below and web articles will be added to the…
Declaration by delegates to the Sudan Solidarity Conference 2023Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London – Saturday 30 September This conflict has brought together trade unionists and activists from Sudan and Britain to demand an end to the war which is tearing Sudan apart. We are united in sorrow and anger at the damage done to the lives…
UPDATED: Sami al-Baqir released from custody on 25 September – thanks to everyone who supported this campaign. We will provide more information as we receive it about any charges he is facing. The Sudanese Teachers Committee (STC) announced on Facebook on 22 September that the Sudanese military authorities have arrested the STC spokesperson, Sami al-Baqir.…
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