By Josepth Gerson* This article was first published in Common Dreams. It is being republished under Creative Commons 3.0 license NEW YORK | 13 October 2024 (IDN) — The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Nihon Hidankyo is long overdue and could not come at a more important time. The Hibakusha (A-bomb witness/survivors) of Nihon Hidankyo […]
Sri Lanka: Evolution of The Concept and Practice of Election Observation
Analysis by A.L.A. Azeez The writer is a Former Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN in Geneva; and former Co-chair of the EU-Sri Lanka Working Group on Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights. COLOLMBO | 11 October 2024 (IDN) — The Sunday Times, a weekend newspaper in Sri Lanka, in its 29 […]
How Africa is Paying for Pursuit of the Last Hamas
By Azu Ishiekwene The writer is the Editor-In-Chief of LEADERSHIP and author of the new book Writing for Media and Monetising It. ABUJA | 10 October 2024 (IDN) — When the Israeli-Hamas war started one year ago, it didn’t look like it would last long. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s promise to avenge the deaths of […]
Israel Has No ‘Biblical License’ to Destroy the Palestinian People
By Jeffrey D. Sachs* This article was published in Common Dreams and is being republished with the author’s permission. NEW YORK | 7 October 2024 (IDN) — When Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium at the U.N. General Assembly last week (on 27 September 2024), dozens of governments walked out of the chamber. […]
Biden Keen to Protect the Future of Ukraine in His Last Days in Office
By Michelle Bentley* This article was published on The Conversation under Creative Commons licence. LONDON | 6 October 2024 (IDN) — The US president, Joe Biden, is pursuing a last-minute attempt to shore up American support for Ukraine—ahead of a possible victory for Donald Trump in the US election on November 5. Biden feels that […]
Amnesty International Calls for Investigation into Deadly Israeli Attacks in Lebanon
By Rodney Reynolds NEW YORK | 5 October 2024 (IDN) — An international investigation must be established to hold accountable, the perpetrators of the simultaneous mass explosions targeting electronic devices across Lebanon and Syria, which injured more than 2,931 people and killed at least 37, including at least four civilians, Amnesty International (AI) said in […]
Israel Has Invaded Lebanon Six Times in The Past 50 Years – A Timeline of Events
By Vanessa Newby* This article was published on The Conversation under Creative Commons licence. THE HAGUE | 04 October 2024 (IDN) — Israel has launched its sixth incursion into Lebanese territory since 1978. Here’s a timeline of how this seemingly unending conflict has evolved. 1970s: PLO occupation of south Lebanon The conflict in south Lebanon […]
UN Experts Warn Soccer Federation Over Tournaments in Occupied Territories
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS | 4 October 2024 (IDN) — A group of UN experts has cried foul and criticized the international football federation (FIFA) for recognizing soccer tournaments in occupied territories. “FIFA must respect international law regarding Israeli football clubs,” the experts warned, waving a yellow card at the federation. “Over the years, […]
India To Host the World Music Peace Concert on UN Day 2024 in New Delhi
By Dr. Mohan Bhulanie* NEW DELHI | 3 October 2024 (IDN) — From Woodstock, Knebworth, Live Aid to the Global Citizen Festival to end poverty, music has united people to bring hope and harmony. It is also a wonderful medium to raise awareness about the noble ideals of the United Nations in a powerful and […]
Arctic Indigenous People, Traditional Culture: Potentials for Tourism Development
By Professor Maurice Okoli* MOSCOW | 2 October 2024 (IDN — The Arctic region is a geographic region spreading around the North pole. It is the Northernmost region of the earth characterized by distinctively polar conditions of climate, plant, animal life, Physical features and breathtaking landscapes and unique ecosystems which is home to diverse Indigenous […]