In Afghanistan, education must take precedence over politics
Disagreements between the international community and the Taliban threaten the education of millions of Afghan children.
Category Archives: Opinions
The US war on abortion rights will harm women everywhere
The overturning of Roe v Wade could have grave consequences beyond the US, especially in Africa.
What is behind the resurgence of the Marcos dynasty?
Former dictator Ferdinand Marcos's son 'Bongbong' is on course to become the president of the Philippines in May 2022.
Coming soon: Donald ‘Godfather’ Trump, part II
Trump has confirmed in plain view - again and again - that he intends to complete the ruinous job he began in 2016.
Remembering US-backed state terror in El Salvador
Justice and accountability for the El Mozote massacre and other crimes of US-backed Salvadoran forces remain elusive.
The Gambia election signals hope for democracy
The recent democratic election in The Gambia can serve as a model for transitioning societies.
To save our planet, we need to criminalise ecocide
In a world where ecocide is a crime, not species but exploitative fossil fuel companies will become extinct.
What is Israel’s word worth?
Israel's designation of Palestinian NGOs as terrorist does not reflect reality but it does much damage.
Climate migration will worsen the brutality in the Mediterranean
Unless the EU changes its approach to migration, more people will be brutalised and killed in the Mediterranean.
The Biden administration is enabling India’s human rights abuses
By failing to hold Modi to account, Biden is perpetuating deepening religious persecution against Indian minorities.
Aid cut-off may kill more Afghans than war
Urgent action is needed by the international community to prevent catastrophic hunger in Afghanistan.
Hunger strikes show the history of Irish-Palestinian solidarity
From boycotts to Balfour and the treatment of political prisoners, the Irish and Palestinians have had much in common.
El Salvador’s Bukele must change course before it’s too late
The Salvadoran president is increasingly shrinking civil spaces and undermining institutions.
Why are white elites afraid of Black babies?
What the latest controversial statements by the UK's Prince William reveal about white angst.
Rich countries must stop blocking the COVID vaccine patent waiver
Access to COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics is part of the human right to health.
Why Iran may become a latent nuclear state
The gloom over Vienna nuclear talks could bring doom to the Middle East.
Fear and loathing on the US-Mexico border
At the San Ysidro land border crossing, I learned you could be fined $300 for eating a mandarin orange.
Omicron: Vaccine nationalism will only perpetuate the pandemic
As wealthy nations continue hoarding vaccines, new dangerous COVID-19 variants will continue emerging.
NSO blacklisting: It is time for the US to end its Cold War ways
Israel will continue exporting harmful surveillance tech unless Washington stops turning a blind eye.
It is high time we start preparing for future pandemics
And this week's World Health Assembly is a great place to start.