Imperialism & war

West Papuan protesters and police line

In the lead up to the October 20 inauguration of President Probowo Subianto, Indonesia established five Vulnerable Area Buffer Infantry Battalions in key regions across West Papua, raising concern about further militarisation and repression in the occupied territory, writes Ali Mirin.

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Warwick Fry’s account of El Salvador’s history, from colonialism to its post-Civil War period, is a tremendous addition to understanding this beautiful country known as the Little Toe of Central America, writes Andrew Jones.

Protesters continue to demand that the United States and its allies, including Australia, stop Israel from bombing Gaza and Lebanon, and widening the war to Iran, with protests continuing during the 54th week of the genocide.

Federico Fuentes explains what happened in the Venezuelan elections, what it means and where it leaves the solidarity movement.

Jews are far from the only ethnic or religious group subjected to persecution and genocide over the centuries. Michelle Berkon argues that an inclusive approach to discrimination against Jews would be to include it under an umbrella definition of racism.

 

A US B-2 stealth bomber

The United States deployed B-2 stealth bombers to launch airstrikes on Yemen on October 17, underscoring the US’ deep involvement in a deadly regional war that is threatening to engulf the entire Middle East, reports Jake Johnson.

Justice for Palestine Magan-djin campaigner and Greens candidate for Moreton Remah Naji speaks to Alex Bainbridge on the Green Left Show.

A large crowd gathered to protest foreign minister Penny Wong’s support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza and attacks on Lebanon when she addressed a forum at the University of Tasmania. Isaac Nellist reports.

Responding to the global Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign, the National Tertiary Education Union National Council has decided, overwhelmingly, to support an academic institutional boycott of Israeli universities. Jonathan Strauss and Markela Panegyres report.

Protest outside the NYSE

A Jewish-led anti-war protest in front of the New York Stock Exchange in the United States surprised share-traders and finance capital figures, reports Malik Miah.

Two Israeli Defense Force tanks recently destroyed the main gate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, near the Israeli border, and shot at UN soldiers. Binoy Kampmark reports on Israel’s history with the UN.

Unable to win the moral, political and legal arguments, apologists for genocide in parliament and the media are pushing back. But, as Janet Parker told a rally, supporters of justice will not be vilified or silenced.