Polisario Front & Morocco Renew War in Western Sahara
Renewed clashes between Polisario, a leftist rebel group, and Morocco is the latest armed confrontation riling the African continent.
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What Europe (and Latin America) Can learn from the US Immigration System
Despite US president Trump’s talk of walls and deportations, other new approaches have sprung up for potential immigrants detained in the USA. We examine one that’s clearly not a panacea but some consider better than prolonged imprisonment.
Egypt: Black Bloc Violence & Canal City Strikes
From violence to civil disobedience, Egypt’s disparate opposition groups are deploying a variety of tactics in resisting the state.
Africa Plays Big Role at Recent Islamic Summit
Despite being the Arab world’s most populous country, Egypt had never previously hosted the Islamic Summit. And the conference was given further historic resonance thanks to the attendance of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran.
Will Putin Put Lenin Six Feet Under?
This summer, when Cuban President Raul Castro visited Moscow, during his official visit he added one small request of his Russian hosts: a sightseeing excursion to visit Lenin’s Mausoleum.
Qatar Funds New Cuban Hospital
If you’re not coming to Dukhan to work at its famous oilfield or visit its isolated beaches there is a little reason to visit the Qatari town. Yet it is here that the recent completion of a new hospital marks a new chapter in the history of Qatar and Cuba.
A Heart-Felt Reflection for Nicaragua
How is it possible to speak of peace and reconciliation with so many families subject to the crushing effects of imprisonment, exile, & grief?