Monthly Archives: February 2015

Bil’in the Brave: Commemorating 10 years of Popular Resistance in my West Bank Village

“The Occupation will not remove us from our land, we will stay in it just as the roots of the olive tree” (Hamdi Abu Rahma) “More than 700 Palestinian flags were raised today at the 10 year anniversary of Bil’in’s … Continue reading

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Islamic Emirate: China mediation, all roads go through Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate (Guest blog) Ah Afghanistan, a land of great intrigue and splendor, a land of mountainous peaks kissing the sky, glorious unending deserts, lush valleys that leaves a man breathless, an envy and desire of every aspiring empire, a … Continue reading

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UNAMA report: The state as an agent of torture, abuse and killing of detainees in Afghan custody

UNAMA working to build awareness, prevent torture (image Khamaa Press) The treatment of conflict-related detainees in custody is a contentious issue. In recent years torture in some countries has become so widespread it is normalized by certain elements of society. … Continue reading

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Afghanistan: Statement of Islamic Emirate regarding rumors about negotiations

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful It is a crystal clear fact that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is not only a promoter of peace and security rather it sprung up for this exact purpose and salvaged … Continue reading

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“Because they are Palestinian”… Younes Arar (human rights defender)

One day in Occupied Palestine (24th Feb 2015) “Its not a good morning, its painful one, Today morning, people were about to start their day, some are having their morning coffee or tea, others having their breakfast preparing to go … Continue reading

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GRAPHIC: Bloody Balochistan in photos… (some of this week’s alleged abuses)

Photos continue to surface daily of alleged human rights abuses in Balochistan…. names of activists who provided photographs withheld for security reasons. “Kill and dump continues in Balochistan and mutilated dead bodies are still being discovered Another Bullet-riddled dead body … Continue reading

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Calling the tune: Song release will highlight case of “Craigavon Two” an alleged miscarriage of justice

Single release with highlight the “Craigavon Two” alleged miscarriage of justice A record release by Pol MacAdaim a singer songwriter from County Louth will shortly highlight the case of an alleged miscarriage of justice, that of John Paul Wooten and Brendan … Continue reading

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Islamic Emirate: Reports about peace talks with America in Qatar baseless

  Some media outlets irresponsibly reported that the Islamic Emirate will initiate peace talks with America in Qatar today and has sent envoys to Qatar. We strongly reject this claim. There is no plan of any such talks with any … Continue reading

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“Day of Hijra”….. personal accounts, links and resources exploring foreign fighters in Syria, Iraq

Hijra… migration or journey…  The following post contains a blog I was sent today allegedly written by an aspiring “jihadist” about to embark on his “hijra” (migration) to Syria. Historically, hijra refers to the Prophet Muhammad’s migration (622 ce) from Mecca … Continue reading

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War on Torture: States “crossing the line” create a security risk for all

An image allegedly of a prisoner at the Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad (Telegraph) Ida B. Wells was an African-American journalist and social activist, daughter of slaves who led an anti-lynching campaign in the United States in the 1890s. She … Continue reading

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