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Kevin Ochieng Okoth argues for a reassessment of the aspirations symbolised by the Third World movement unleashed at the Bandung Conference, writes John Green
The failure of international institutions to hold the Taliban accountable for the brutal repression of women creates a climate of tolerance for daily crimes by the patriarchal regime, writes Shujria Rahimi
International Women's Day statement by Sudan’s Women in the Diaspora for Ending the War, Sudan Civilian and Humanitarian Emergencies Room London
On International Women’s Day 2025 Liberation stands in solidarity with women across the world fighting for peace, social justice and democracy.
The recent ceasefire agreement between the Israeli government and Hamas may give the Palestinian population a brief respite but there is a strong possibility that the return of an enthusiastic pro-Israeli Donald Trump to the White House may be the spark that lights the fire across the Middle East, writes Steve Bishop
Kerry Brown traces centuries of dominance, decline, and diplomatic missteps, revealing how nostalgia and misplaced grandeur shape UK policy towards China. Review by Tom Kenny
Two years on from its launch, the Charter remains the authoritative articulation of the core demands of the ever-growing opposition to the Islamic Republic dictatorship inside Iran.
This book belongs on every militant’s shelf. Although excellent on Palestine, Yemen, East Africa, India, Latin America and Hawaii it does lack any coherent analysis of the Ukranian war. however
Freedom now for Mousavi, Rahnavard, Karroubi, and all political prisoners in Iran! by Payam Solhtalab
Investigates a crime which robbed the people of South Africa and the world of a brilliant and principled leader and shares many little-known details of this final phase of the struggle against apartheid.
The founder leader of the National Federation of Indian Women and pioneering legislator is revered today for her immense contribution to the women’s movement
Full interview with H.E. MOHAMED YASLEM BEISSAT, Ambassador of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic to South Africa
A new 'modesty and hijab" law plus deepening economic and social crises are stiffening popular resistance to the theocratic regime from women, workers and retirees
Maya Wind’s detailed and incisive study charts the role of Israeli universities in systematically denying Palestinian freedom, writes Steve Bishop
Medium-term prospects for peace, let alone democracy, are poor. It’s bad news for the long-suffering Sudanese, but all the more reason why progressive forces internationally should deepen solidarity, in part through demystifying what lies behind this unfolding tragedy, writes Jeremy Cronin
Dr Aqel Taqaz assesses the implications for his people of the return to the White House of the man who "will make Israel great again"
In the face of Trump II, Europe must cast off its bridgehead status, diversify trade and source energy in a competitive manner once again. If there is no turning away from the vassal relationship, Europe’s further social and economic decline appears to be unstoppable, writes Sevim Dagdelen
Political manipulation of history and exceptionalising of anti-semitism as a shield for Israeli war crimes are harming the fight against all racism and fuelling a dangerous cynicism
The occupation has failed to impose a surrender agreement on the Palestinian people and its dreams of doing so have completely collapsed, argues Cde Al-Salhi
The PPP has welcomed the agreement to stop the aggressive war against our people in Gaza, ending the daily killing and genocide for the past fifteen months.
The economic warfare persists in posing a major obstacle to the development and recovery of the Cuban economy, with a high human cost for the population
A valuable read for those with general interest in the subject or for students and study groups as well, writes Bob Newland