Latest in Tag: racism Highlight
Latest in Tag: racism
Crime, racism, manipulation in British Cold War media protocols
This was all revealed in newly declassified British government documents detailing hundreds of pricey operations targeting the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia, that were referenced in a book called ‘How to Stage a Coup’ By Rory Cormac — a specialist in the history of subversion and intelligence.
Surge in legislation addressing racism as public health crisis
Intentional action is necessary to move legislation from performative space to actual anti-racism intervention, says analysis lead author Dara Méndez
Opinion| Shaw Festival raises issue of silent racism in Canada
It includes works written during or around Shaw’s lifetime (1856-1950). The festival also focuses on classic American plays that achieved great success at the time of their presentation, and still resonate today.
Opinion| Biden Supports Police Violence against American Students
Reform of public education and the elimination of systemic racism in the US are among the most important issues that [Democrat President-elect Joe] Biden focused on in his election campaign.
EU unveils new action plan to tackle racism
“Change must happen now. It won’t be easy, but it must be done. We are going to work harder on this. We won’t shy away from strengthening the legislation if needed,” EU Commission VP said.
Zaha speaks out after online racial abuse
“It isn’t enough to just say no to racism. We need action, we need education, things need to change,” Zaha said.
Blackkklansman: an optimistic defeatism of Racism in modern America
Comedy is present in the film especially in the interactions of the cops and the KKK, which is a product of the excellent acting performance.
Egyptians reject fascism, racism, discrimination, says Al-Sisi in WYF
We demand world to denounce terrorism, says President to Yazidi activist Nadia Mourad
Prosecutor General orders investigations on death of Egyptian student in Germany
The student died in April after being hit by a car
Trump, racism, and other stuff
International and local media, as well as social networks, circulated the executive order issued by US president Donald Trump which banned people from numerous Muslim-majority countries to enter the US. Many tried to analyse the decision and came up with different results, while no one has bothered to read the decision itself or analyse it …
Egyptian citizen in Saudi Arabia arrested, accused of being IS member
The arrested IS-affiliated group was making plans for terrorist attacks in the kingdom, says Saudi interior ministry
Part I: Putting one’s ear to the ground: rumblings of mounting discontent
(The following is a transcript of a lecture presented at the Middle East Institute’s conference “The Middle East peace process after the Arab uprisings”.) When Jeremy Bowen, the BBC’s Middle East editor, returned to Jerusalem earlier this month, he was asked by colleagues what story he would be covering. The story seemed evident to Jeremy. …
Outraged Britons sign petition to ban GOP’s Donald Trump
Racist comments by US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump may play well with some disaffected Americans, but he has drawn nothing but contempt in Britain. Even the party of Margaret Thatcher rebukes him
EU Commissioners on Kos tell Greece to end the chaos
After the drowning of two children in the Aegean between Turkey and Kos, European Commissioners visited the Greek island
Israeli football violence moves racism up the government’s agenda
By James M. Dorsey A violent display of racism by extreme nationalist supporters of storied Israeli football club Beitar Jerusalem coupled with recent Ethiopian Israeli protests against discrimination and the government’s handling of the capture of two Israelis by Hamas has moved racist attitudes towards dark-skinned Jews and Israeli Palestinians up the government’s agenda. Driving …
Egypt condemns burning of Jerusalem mosque, church
The attacks are believed to have been implemented by a group of Israeli settlers
Football racism highlights Europe’s struggle with transition and entrenched racism
By James M. Dorsey Recent football-related racism highlights European nations’ tortured transition from ethnically relatively homogeneous to multicultural immigration societies amid a resurgence of entrenched racial, including anti-Semitic, attitudes that flourish in times of economic crisis and are not limited to Muslim communities. Fans across Europe have lined up on both sides of the racism …
Charlie’s Hebdo issue following attack ‘unjustifiably provocative’: Dar Al-Ifta
Dar Al-Ifta condemn mosque attacks in France following the attack on Charlie Hebdo
Red herrings
A few weeks ago, in his regular New York Times column, Thomas Friedman applauded the “radical evolutions” taking place across the Arab Gulf, dubbing them “The Other Arab Awakening“. Friedman makes the sweeping claim that, “in the wake of the Arab Spring, [Gulf leaders] are deeply concerned with their legitimacy, which they are discovering can …
Latest racist attack in Greece prompts Egyptian response
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pledged to aid Egyptian expats in Greece
Editor’s letter: Beneath the Belgian chocolate crust
Beneath the Belgian chocolate crust
The limits of Egyptian hospitality
Racism and discrimination has long been a problem in Egypt, particularly for Sudanese who have come to Egypt seeking a better life.