The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network and the South African Boycott, Divestment and Sanction Coalition were among many pro-Palestine organisations around the world that responded positively, yet cautiously, to news of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Pip Hinman and Susan Price report.
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In a concerted effort to stifle support for West Papua’s aspiration for independence, Indonesia has embarked on diplomatic initiatives with Pacific nations and communities, writes Ali Mirin.
The first pro-Palestine rallies for 2025 condemned Israel’s attack on Kamal Adwan hospital and the arbitrary arrest of its director, Dr Hussam Abu Safia. Alex Bainbridge reports.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the Turkish drone strikes that killed Kurdish journalists Cîhan Bilgin and Nazım Daştan near Kobanê in northern Syria, reports Medya News.
We’re scrolling more and reading less, but when it comes to standing up to fossil fuel companies, the arms industry, empire and systemic injustice, fiction and non-fiction books can provide clarity and transformative ideas, argues Tamara Pearson.
Protests for Palestine continued in the week between Christmas and New Year, as Israel destroyed the Kamal Adwan hospital. Alex Bainbridge reports.
The 63rd weekend of continuous protest against Israel’s genocide in Gaza was marked on December 22 in Naarm/Melbourne, Gadigal Country/Sydney and other Australian cities. Alex Bainbridge and Kamala Emanuel report.
Activists continue to demand an end to Australia's complicity in Israel's war crimes, including its deals with the US to export tungsten, which ends up in the bodies of innocent Gazans, including children. Alan Isherwood reports.
Protesters rallied against Israel’s genocide in Gaza for the 62nd week in a row, defying Jillian Segal’s call for rallies to be banned. Peter Boyle and Adam Bremner report.
Amnesty International Australia, rights organisations and pro-Palestine solidarity organisers have criticised the NSW Premier’s call to ban Palestine protests outside places of worship. Pip Hinman reports.
A deputy of the People’s Equality and Democracy Party has made public in the Turkish parliament the details of his meeting with imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan, reports Medya News.
Syrian dictator Basar al Assad’s fall should be celebrated — but we should now be very concerned about the plight of the Kurds, argues Sarah Glynn.
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