Category: Black Activists

University of Pennsylvania president quits after anti-Semitism uproar

Elizabeth Magill faced backlash after failing to say calling for genocide against Jews would violate university policy. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/10/university-of-pennsylvania-president-quits-after-anti-semitism-uproar?traffic_source=rss

Iraq’s marshes are dying, and so is a civilization

The marshlands have shrunk from 20,000 square kilometres in the early 1990s to 4,000 by latest estimates. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/12/11/photos-iraqs-marshes-are-dying-and-so-is-a-civilization?traffic_source=rss

Analysis: Why Israel’s military wanted to end the Gaza truce, and what now?

Israel has warned that the war will spread to the 'whole' of Gaza. That could force other nations to step in. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/1/analysis-why-israels-military-wanted-to-end-the-gaza-truce-and-what-now?traffic_source=rss

Henry Kissinger: Nobel-prize winning ‘warmonger’ has died at age 100

An 'enigmatic realist' who fled Nazi Germany, Kissinger is remembered for ending the US war in Vietnam, opening China. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/30/henry-kissinger-nobel-prize-winning-warmonger?traffic_source=rss

Indigenous advocacy leads to largest dam removal project in US history

Four dams are being demolished along the Klamath River in northern California, as salmon populations plummet. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/4/indigenous-advocacy-leads-to-largest-dam-removal-project-in-us-history?traffic_source=rss

Love Story actor Ryan O’Neal dies at 82

Actor revealed in 2012 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/9/love-story-actor-ryan-oneal-dies-at-82?traffic_source=rss

‘It gave me a purpose’: Surf therapy transforms lives in South Africa

Waves for Change, which originated in South Africa, works with young people at high risk of 'toxic stress'. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/12/2/south-africa-waves-for-change-surfing-mental-health-therapy?traffic_source=rss

Israeli army surrounds Khan Younis as southern Gaza attacks intensify

Israel is intensifying its attacks in and around Gaza's second-largest city as UN expects one million to flee to Rafah. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/5/israeli-army-surrounds-khan-younis-as-southern-gaza-attacks-intensify?traffic_source=rss

Egypt elections: Can anyone defeat President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi?

The Egyptian presidential elections are scheduled to take place over a three-day period starting on December 10. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/1/egypt-elections-can-anyone-defeat-president-abdel-fattah-el-sisi?traffic_source=rss

Is Israel criminalising Palestinian thoughts too, amid Gaza war?

Israel is taking a variety of actions to crack down on any form of support for the Palestinian cause. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/2/is-israel-criminalising-palestinian-thoughts-too-amid-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss

Palestinians celebrate release of prisoners from Israeli jails

Bus carrying 30 Palestinian prisoners is welcomed in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/12/1/photos-palestinians-celebrate-release-of-another-batch-of-prisoners?traffic_source=rss

‘Can regain our soul’: Relief and fear in Gaza ahead of Israel truce

Some hope to find missing loved ones, return home and grieve for killed relatives. Others just want to get some sleep. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/11/23/can-regain-our-soul-relief-and-fear-in-gaza-ahead-of-israel-truce?traffic_source=rss

Israel steps up attacks on Gaza before truce

Mass bombardment 'keeps creating tragedies and misery for Palestinians'. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/23/photos-israel-steps-up-attacks-gaza-attacks-ahead-of-truce?traffic_source=rss

US says Somali pirates likely behind attempted tanker seizure near Yemen

The Pentagon has said that the attempted hijacking was likely the work of Somali pirates rather than Houthi fighters. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/27/us-says-somali-pirates-likely-behind-attempted-tanker-seizure-near-yemen?traffic_source=rss

Israel agrees to ceasefire deal, paving way for some captives’ release

Details have not been made public but the deal is likely to see the release of 50 women and children held in Gaza. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/22/israel-agrees-to-ceasefire-deal-paving-way-for-some-captives-release?traffic_source=rss

A Crude Mistake?

People & Power investigates what major new oil projects in Uganda mean for the country, its people and the environment. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/people-power/2023/11/26/a-crude-mistake?traffic_source=rss

It is time the US considers Hamas’s survival in Gaza

Seven weeks of war and a truce have demonstrated Israel is nowhere near its declared goal of eliminating Hamas. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/11/26/it-is-time-the-us-considers-hamass-survival-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Israel says truce, captives release will not start ‘before Friday’

Senior official says negotiations on how to handle the exchange of captives are continuing. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/23/israel-says-truce-captives-release-will-not-start-before-friday?traffic_source=rss

Palestinian killed after Israel prevents medics from helping him

A mother recalls her son’s killing after Israeli forces raided their home and prevented an ambulance from reaching him. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/11/27/palestinian-killed-after-israel-prevents-medics-from-helping-him?traffic_source=rss

Tears and joy as second batch of 39 Palestinians freed from Israeli prisons

Palestinian prisoners were freed late on Saturday after 13 Israelis were released from Gaza as part of truce agreement. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/26/tears-and-joy-as-second-batch-of-39-palestinians-freed-from-israeli-prisons?traffic_source=rss

Could Israel’s war on Gaza provoke regional instability?

Palestinians suffer daily horrors while the US stands by its ally Israel, along with the UK and the EU. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/11/19/could-israels-war-on-gaza-provoke-regional-instability?traffic_source=rss

Cartoons that kill: The art and imagery of genocide

Why did The Washington Post publish a caricature dehumanising Palestinians amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza? https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/11/16/cartoons-that-kill-the-art-and-imagery-of-genocide?traffic_source=rss

“A genocidal war” Surgeon says Israel strategically destroying Gaza health

Surgeoon tells Al Jazeera he believes the destruction of the health sector is part of an Israeli military strategy. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/11/20/a-genocidal-war-surgeon-says-israel-strategically-destroying-gaza-health?traffic_source=rss

Will Israel’s ‘humanitarian pauses’ mean much for Gaza? No, say experts

Analysts say the temporary cease in fighting is not only glaringly inadequate but a PR move led by US interests. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/11/10/will-israels-humanitarian-pauses-mean-much-for-gaza-no-say-experts?traffic_source=rss

Families of Israeli captives arrive in Jerusalem, rally at PM’s office

Family, friends and supporters of Hamas captives marched from Tel Aviv to demand immediate release, government action. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/18/march-from-tel-aviv-arrives-in-jerusalem-calling-the-release-of-captives?traffic_source=rss

In India, transgender beggars use digital apps to avoid discrimination

The rise in digital transactions has helped marginalised communities like transgender people to manage their finances. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/11/8/in-india-transgender-beggars-use-digital-apps-to-avoid-discrimination?traffic_source=rss

Middle East Roundup: Heading for tunnels – is Israeli assault faltering?

Hamas pushes back, and looking at Gaza from the rest of the Arab World – here's the Middle East this week. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/9/middle-east-roundup?traffic_source=rss

China’s Xi Jinping arrives in US ahead of summit with Joe Biden

Xi is on his first visit to the US in six years as Washington looks to cool tensions with Beijing. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/15/chinas-xi-jinping-arrives-in-us-ahead-of-summit-with-joe-biden?traffic_source=rss

Israel sends thousands of cross-border Palestinian workers back to Gaza

The workers returned through the Karem Abu Salem crossing after being detained and ill-treated in Israel. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/3/photos-israel-sends-thousands-of-palestinian-workers-back-to-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault

Founder of one of Canada's largest clothing brands is convicted of charges linked to incidents between 1988 and 2005. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/12/canadian-fashion-mogul-peter-nygard-guilty-of-four-counts-of-sexual-assault?traffic_source=rss