The MSS mission has a complex mandate, as analyzed in our February 2024 report, and this situation has raised several objections. At the US foreign relations committees, Republican representatives have been blocking the funding requested by the government for several months, demanding more details on the logistics, duration and objectives of the mission. To date,Continue reading “Who is in charge of the Haiti mission? | Global Initiative”
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Running Amok | Mary Turfah
The conduct on display in Gaza is part psychological warfare, part colonial theatre, part occupation soldiers having fun, and none of it is new. — Read on thebaffler.com/latest/running-amok-turfah
Robotization: A Second Industrial Revolution – John Mohawk (1983)
“It is alarming that this Revolution, which deemphasizes the human as a productive economic asset, is taking place at a time when there is extensive conflict around the world.” Robotization: A Second Industrial Revolution – John Mohawk (1983)
Returning a 170-year-old preserved lizard to Jamaica…
The full title of this article is “Returning a 170-year-old preserved lizard to Jamaica is a step toward redressing colonial harms.” Alex A. Moulton … Returning a 170-year-old preserved lizard to Jamaica…
Xenothrix mcgregori Williams & Koopman, 1952
Innu Campaign Against the Militarization of Ntesinan – Ben Michel (1986)
“Who knows what kind of training will be permitted in our land once NATO gets its foot in the door?” Innu Campaign Against the Militarization of Ntesinan – Ben Michel (1986)
Billionaire under sanctions could get $300mn in controversial US-Congo deal
Washington proposal would ease restrictions on Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler imposed over alleged corrupt dealing — Read on http://www.ft.com/content/d55f9e63-a49d-47f5-967c-6a5730c67ded
India: author Arundhati Roy to be prosecuted over 2010 Kashmir remarks | India | The Guardian
Official from ruling BJP party allows action against Booker winner under controversial anti-terrorism law — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/15/india-author-arundhati-roy-to-be-prosecuted-over-2010-kashmir-remarks
New Political Prisoner support flyers | Anarchist Black Cross Federation
Check out these new flyers made by LA ABCF. Feel free to download, print and share! — Read on http://www.abcf.net/blog/new-political-prisoner-support-flyers/
Behind the scenes at Ring Ding with Miss Lou – YouTube
Ring Ding which began in 1968, airing on the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) and which continued until 1980 was hosted by the redoubtable Miss Lou (Louise Bennett-Coverley) and was one of the first of its kind produced locally. This is a behind-the-scenes look at that iconic program. — Read on m.youtube.com/watch
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