West Bank settlers’ shooting practice – Sept 2011 Amid the enthusiastic applause in New York and the celebrations in Ramallah, it was easy to believe — if only a for minute — that, after decades of obstruction by Israel…
Minsk – Belarus’ authoritarian president, Aleksandr Lukashenko, on Monday thanked China for a billion-dollar loan his government badly needed to stay afloat. ‘We will modernize Belarus’s economy and bring advanced technologies and innovations with Chinese investments,’ Lukashenko said…
West Papuan activists are calling for international support in their bid for independence from Indonesia. Activists for a free West Papua (from left to right) Amatus Douw, Paula Makabory New Zealander Maire Ledbetter. Photo: Seraphin Kim Paula Makabory, a…
Demonstrators, many in traditional tribal dress, in Jayapura on Tuesday seeking a vote on independence for the Papua region. Thousands of people rallied for independence from Indonesia in the country’s Papua region on Tuesday, after days of political violence…
Police intervene to separate marchers and right-wing counter-protesters, despite organizers’ claim march went peacefully. Over 4500 Palestinians and Israelis took part in the «March for Independence» Friday, calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state. Although the organizers…
Minneapolis, MN (WiredPRNews.com) As Southern Sudan celebrates its first independence day, unarmed civilian peacekeeping — a new approach to human security with Minnesota roots — is saving lives and protecting civilians there. Over a year ago, Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP), an…
A hard core group of Quebec separatists plans to have its own security force on hand to keep things under control at its own protest against the monarchy next week. The Resistance Network of Quebec says it expects…
This month a new flotilla is scheduled to set sail to Gaza. As will be recalled, in May 2010 a violent confrontation at sea between Israeli naval forces and pro-Palestinian activists led to the death of nine people and many…
“I refuse to accept the idea that man is mere flotsam and jetsam in the river of life, unable to influence the unfolding events which surround him,” said Dr. Martin Luther King as he accepted the Nobel Peace…
Tel Aviv – PNN – On Friday June 17, 300 Israeli academics showed their support for an Israeli group calling themselves “Civil Disobedience” by placing their names behind a statement of support in an ad in the Haaretz…
