Category: Al Jazeera
Columbia University student journalist provide inside look at campus protests
Since the protests at US universities began much of the outside media has been shut off from the heart of the demonstrations. That’s especially true [more…]
Fallout of Rafah offensive would be ‘simply catastrophic’: UNRWA
Samah Hadid, spokeswoman for the Norwegian Refugee Council, says Israel’s evacuation order is “completely problematic, inhumane and unsafe”. “The al-Mawasi where people are being ordered [more…]
Myanmar’s civil war: 2.5 million civilians displaced by fighting
In Myanmar, weeks of fighting near the town of Myawaddy on the Thai border has forced tens of thousands of people into Thailand. But many [more…]
Students have the right to say things that may be “uncomfortable” | Quotable
British writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch says that university administrations seem to be misunderstanding the concept and history of free speech and protest. She says [more…]
Gaza-born activist returns to Japan to support University of Tokyo solidarity encampment
Hanin Siam was born in Gaza and raised in Japan. She left Japan after high school, but has returned to support the first student protest [more…]
At least 17 killed in Philippines military plane crash
At least 17 people have died and 40 taken to hospital after a military plane transporting troops crashed in the southern Philippines, the country’s defense [more…]
“Independent, international investigators” must have access to Gaza mass graves | Quotable
UN Secretary General says it is “imperative that independent, international investigators with forensic expertise are allowed immediate access” to the sites of mass graves at [more…]
NYPD “mass arresting” students over Gaza encampments | Quotable
Writer and filmmaker Saam Niami says that the NYPD has “brutalised” and arrested protesters at the CUNY Gaza encampment. He says the NYPD has blocked [more…]
Sticks, bottles thrown at pro-Palestine protesters at UCLA: Investigative journalist
Supporters of Israel have attacked a peaceful Palestine solidarity sit-in at the University of California in Los Angeles. They waved flags in support of Israel [more…]
Bangladesh heatwave: Dhaka swelters under 40°C temperatures
Bangladesh is experiencing its longest heatwave in 76 years. At least 10 people have died of heatstroke and schools have been shut until Thursday. The [more…]