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Let Bosnia defend itself

Let Bosnia defend itself "What has changed in Yugoslavia above all is that the Bosnians have refused to play their assigned role as victims. From the very beginning, western and particularly British policy has been driven by the view that the

The secret world of the neo-Nazis

The New Reich: Penetrating the Secrets of Today's Neo-Nazi Networks By M. Schmidt Random House Australia, 1993. 255 pp. $25 Reviewed by Kate Shannon "'You have reached the main educational office of Wotans Volk ... Your call will be

Tired of waiting for Odysseus

Opa: A Sexual Odyssey Written and directed by Patricia Cornelius Musical director Irine Vela Actors: Anna Butera, Eugenia Fragos, Helen Trenos, Laura Lattuada, Maryann Sam Musicians: Carolyn Connors, Christella Demetriou, Irine Vela, Rachael

Yeltsin's 'reforms' end with a whimper

By Renfrey Clarke MOSCOW — On January 13 Russian President Boris Yeltsin assured his US counterpart, Bill Clinton, then on a visit to Moscow, that economic "reform" in Russia would continue, and that in some areas it would even be

Bougainville Support Groups

Bougainville Support Groups NSW (02) 550 4515 ACT (06) 248 8241 VIC (03) 419 0752 QLD (07) 846 4610 or 356 3282 SA (08) 271 6888 or 296 4357 WA (09) 322 3723 Wollongong (042) 299 778 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Philippines left in new upsurge

By Pip Hinman and Peter Boyle MANILA — Arrests and murders of Philippines leftists have increased in recent weeks. This is the response of the Ramos government and armed forces as they have come to realise that the left has been revitalised by

April 27 will be a historic day for all those concerned with justice and human rights: the day of the first non-racial elections in South Africa's history. It is almost certain that the African National Congress will win the election, perhaps with the two

April 27 will be a historic day for all those concerned with justice and human rights: the day of the first non-racial elections in South Africa's history. It is almost certain that the African National Congress will win the election, perhaps with

A matter of priorities

By Brandon Astor Jones "The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by [its] private citizens." — Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) I think Alexis de Tocqueville would have been perplexed to

Looking out: Lucrative market

Looking out: Lucrative market By Brandon Astor Jones Language and behaviour in the USA are in constant evolution. Alas, incredibly bad taste has become quite acceptable, even chic, in some circles. The most recent offering from the

Petition backs jailed Indonesian students

By Jana D.K. JAKARTA — Some 1000 prominent human rights activists, intellectuals and politicians have signed a statement expressing their opposition to the detention of 22 students arrested in a wave of mass demonstrations which broke out in

Melbourne trammies strike against cuts

By Kerry O'Callaghan MELBOURNE —Tram services on the January 26 Australia Day holiday were hit by a 24-hour strike over timetable cuts. The strike action was initiated by members at the Preston tram depot, who were given special Australia

Political struggle needed, says Aboriginal leader

By Maurice Sibelle BRISBANE — Sam Watson, president of the Brisbane Aboriginal Legal Service, gave an inspiring address on the topic of "Black rights after the Year of Indigenous People", at a Resistance Centre Invasion Day forum here on