Taliban ban on girls’ education defies both worldly and religious logic
The ban stands against the core principles of Islam and hinders Taliban's efforts to gain international recognition.
Category Archives: Opinions
Lost in Orientalism: Arab Christians and the war in Gaza
Centuries-old misconceptions compel Western Christians to ignore the plight of Palestinian Christians and Muslims.
The US ‘contingency plan’: Send Haitians to Guantanamo, again
The US is at the centre of the historical crisis in Haiti, and yet it would not give shelter to those trying to flee it.
Delusions at the United Nations
It is absurd to believe that UNSC resolutions and ICJ orders can stop the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
Being branded as ‘extremist’ won’t deter Palestine Action
Palestinian solidarity remains steadfast despite growing authoritarianism in the United Kingdom.
Beit Daras and Gaza: An intergenerational tale of struggle against erasure
My ancestors were expelled from our village 76 years ago; today my family are forced to flee once again.
Extreme heat is the silent assassin of climate change
We need to raise our voices and start taking precautions now.
The EU-Mauritania migration deal is destined to fail
The agreement will not stem the flow of asylum seekers to European shores and could also destabilise Mauritania.
The problem with British policing is not ‘just a few bad apples’
Institutional misogyny, indifference to sexual violence and officers' contempt for survivors are killing women.
How will the Moscow concert hall attack affect Putin?
Even if some Russians blame their president for failing to foil the attack, they have no other security guarantor.
Why archaeologists must speak up for Gaza
Archaeology is often a mechanism of power. As such, its scholars have an obligation to speak up against oppression.
How I became a migrant trafficker in Mexico
I aided and abetted the invasion of the United States.
The Max Planck Society must end its unconditional support for Israel
An open letter by employees calls on the MPS to reconsider its stance on Israel in view of Israeli genocidal actions.
The Canadian arms embargo on Israel that was not
The Canadian government’s pledge not to sell weapons to Israel doesn’t apply to permits worth millions already approved.
What Aida of Khan Younis can teach us about courage
Amid the rubble and pain of Gaza, stories emerge of Palestinian bravery and generosity.
The US war on reproductive rights should concern women everywhere
Women in the UK and across Europe will also suffer
A Ramadan no Palestinian will ever forget
We will always remember the bombs, the bullets, the hunger and the rubble.
The case for no candidate like Biden ever again
His long track record of promoting corporate interests has contributed to the struggles of impoverished Americans.
Watching the watchdogs: Piers, airdrops, and mediagenic spectacles in Gaza
The US ‘humanitarian’ strategy in Gaza offers false salvation for real starvation.
Schrödinger’s genocide
In Gaza, as in Bosnia, a genocide is denied only to be glorified.