OPINION by Shafiq Morton WHO exactly is ISIS or Da’ish – or to give it its latest acronym – the IS? The Islamic State in Syria (or the Levant), which governs a self-proclaimed Caliphate in the conflict-torn zones of Syria and Iraq, lays claim to a holy war against imperialism.[…]
OPINION by Iqbal Jassat What is it about proclamations of “peace” that allows injustice to continue unhindered? Its a question applicable to governments, security institutions, media columnists and pro-Israel lobbies who regularly espouse a passion for “peace in the Holy Land”. While on the surface it appears to be a[…]
OPINION by William Cohn Last Fall, we were told that the United States had to wage war against the Assad regime in Syria. This Fall, we are told the US must wage war against Syrian rebels seeking to overthrow the Assad regime. How can this be logically explained? Has the[…]
OPINION by Shafiq Morton That Dr Taj Hargey, the well-known gunslinger of Islamic contumacy, is back in town is more than obvious. He has been feted by talk show hosts, has garnered headlines and got social media buzzing. His establishment of an ‘open mosque’ in Wynberg that he says will[…]
OPINION by Ian Sinclair Just over ten years since it failed the public so completely over the 2003 Iraq War, the mainstream media’s coverage of the current Iraq crisis has been predictably awful. “Stop droning on Mr Cameron… SEND IN THE DRONES” was The Sun’s considered front page on 4[…]
OPINION by Iqbal Jassat That it was able to withstand a nuclear power whose military is equipped with the most sophisticated weapons of mass destruction during an intense 50 day period of carpet bombings, speaks to the enormity of its victory. The asymmetrical conditions that favoured Israel included the fact[…]
OPINION by Iqbal Jassat Advocacy for justice and human rights defines the role of a multitude of social movements across the world. It has purpose and follows rigorous process in addition to creating networks and sustainable partnerships sharing common goals. Methods may differ amongst various formations which constitute a vibrant kaleidoscope[…]
OPINION by Andriques Che Petersen For the past week or so I have been researching nuances in Judaism, Islam and the Abrahamic faiths to counter an article written by Pakistani-Canadian writer Ali A. Rizvi on the dangers of associating with being pro-Israeli or pro-Palestine. I was geared up and ready[…]
OPINION by Iqbal Jassat- As the sounds of Israel’s destructive war machinery and armored tanks receded in a cloud of dust following the mayhem and massacres committed by its troops during relentless bombings, Gaza faces a daunting task of rebuilding lives and institutions. Operation Protective Edge, a deceptive military campaign[…]
OPINION by Suraya Dadoo On 9 July at 9:26pm, Allan Sørensen, a correspondent for the Danish newspaper Kristeligt Dagblad, tweeted: “Sderot cinema. Israelis bringing chairs 2 hilltop in sderot 2 watch latest from Gaza. Clapping when blasts are heard.” (sic) The tweet – and its accompanying image of a party[…]
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