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Illustrations show protesters for democracy and human rights holding flags from Algeria, Lebanon, and Palestine

Illustrations show protesters for democracy and human rights holding flags from Algeria, Lebanon, and Palestine

  • Thousands of protestors with Palestine flags march in front of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

    Nakba facing Palestine then and now

    Bernard Regan, historian of Britain’s long involvement in the repression of Palestine, documents the brutal history of Britain’s role in driving the Palestinians from their land

  • A fighter in the YPJ (Yekîneyên Parastina Jin – Women’s Protection Units)

    Rojava in the crosshairs

    The Kurdish-led revolution in north and east Syria provides a beacon of hope after the overthrow of Assad, write Rok Brossa and Eleanor Finley, but it is one that must be fought for

  • A huge crowd of people waving Syrian flags

    Syria’s turbulent transition

    Mazen Gharibah reports on the aftermath of the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and how grassroots, civilian-led peacebuilding efforts are crucial to Syria’s future

  • Three photos of encampments: one showing tents and flags, one a mass demo, and one a man in keffiyeh speaking in a microphone

    The view from student encampments for Palestine

    Students have taken sustained collective action against institutional complicity in the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Here, three activists reflect on the university encampments and the solidarity movement landscape

  • A photo of Shezan Renny holding a banner

    Local, independent, anti-racist: An interview with Shezan Renny

    Shezan Renny recalls her experiences of becoming politically aware and involved in local organising – from Hyderabad to Haringey

  • Landscape with cypress trees dominated by a column of thick black smoke rising into the air

    Rekindling fires: Israel’s strategy in South Lebanon

    Israel has escalated its bombardment of Lebanon, killing over 3,000 and displacing millions. Mahdi Zaidan analyses Israel’s strategy – and the relation of Hezbollah to the people of Lebanon

  • A late-19th century style illustration shows an 'Uncle Sam' figure dressed in US flag colours rampaging and fighting wars

    Genocide is the dark side of US democracy

    The US presidential election offers an illusion of choice when it comes to supporting genocide, argues Seraj Assi