Archive for January, 2011

There are hidden forces behind the uprising in Tunisia and Egypt

Many independent journalists have been heralding what they describe as a global political awakening regarding the uprising in Tunisia and now Egypt, but while the people of these two countries may have risen up against their dictatorial rulers let us not forget that America, France and other Western countries continue to play a role in this region, shaping political events and preparing the next puppet leader who will follow their lead. There is a danger of being too optimistic about the uprisings only to find out again that the West continues to pull the strings.

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How deeply embedded are undercover police officers in protest movements?

The revelations in the Guardian newspaper about undercover police officers who have infiltrated eco groups, anti capitalist groups and even anti racist groups will have sent shock waves throughout the activist community and most likely create a culture of paranoia within these movements for years to come.

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Article by Katrin Axelsson©

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Are the rape charges against him politically motivated?

Julian Assange should not become the target for expressions of fury over sexism.

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While children starve in Africa, rich countries exploit the land for their own benefit.

Contrary to what you may have read in the newspapers or heard on the television news, starvation in Africa and the world food crises is not caused by overpopulation or corrupt governments but corporate greed forcing African farmers to grow and export their crops to rich countries.

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Shame on Jack Straw for racialising child abuse

Former Home Secretary Jack Straw has caused controversy after saying that there was a specific problem with Pakistani men in Britain who target young white girls for sexual abuse.

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"As per Patrice Lumumba’s 1960 Congo, in 2010 Haiti, the United Nations is mobilized as a deadly tool of repression in the hands of powerful countries that are bent on robbing Haitians of their right to self-governance and democratic rule." Haitian writer and activist Jafrikayiti

Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake on January 11, last year but arguably it was not the earthquake but America, backed by a corrupt United Nations (UN) that has inflicted the most damage on Haiti and Haitians, by installing a puppet government and taking control of the country.

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Fans of Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were shocked to see a picture of her in Elle Magazine where her skin tone appeared to be whiter leading to condemnation from fans and the actress alike according to her friends.

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