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Israel-Palestine conflict as much about American hypocrisy as it is about violence

Posted on October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Israel-Palestine conflict as much about American hypocrisy as it is about violence
Israel-Palestine conflict as much about American hypocrisy as it is about violence

Israel-Palestine conflict as much about American hypocrisy as it is about violence By Ray Hanania Arabs and Muslim in dozens of American cities held protests in the wake of the heightened violence taking place between Israel and Palestine, protesting the hypocrisy and bias of U.S. politicians and the mainstream news media. For more than a…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Terrorism, war, war crimes

Join protests around country against Israeli terrorism and US media and political hypocrisy

Posted on October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Join protests around country against Israeli terrorism and US media and political hypocrisy
Join protests around country against Israeli terrorism and US media and political hypocrisy

Join protests around country against Israeli terrorism and US media and political hypocrisy Add a protest near you to our national listing. Listings provided by the Answer Coalition. Upcoming demonstrations Cleveland, OH Monday, October 9 5:30 p.m. Market Square on Lorain & W 25th Sponsored by: Party For Socialism and Liberation – Northeast Ohio, The Palestinian…

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Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Human Rights, International news, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, war, war crimes

Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters
Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters

Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters Iran’s highest military body instructed the commanders of armed forces in all provinces to “severely confront” protesters who took to the streets following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s morality police, Amnesty International said today (Friday…

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Arab World, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Iran, News, Terrorism, Women's rights

Zim San Diego Delays Docking For Seven Days In Attempt To Wait Out Palestinian Activists Calling For BDS

Posted on June 10, 2021June 11, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Zim San Diego Delays Docking For Seven Days In Attempt To Wait Out Palestinian Activists Calling For BDS
Zim San Diego Delays Docking For Seven Days In Attempt To Wait Out Palestinian Activists Calling For BDS

Zim San Diego Delays Docking For Seven Days In Attempt To Wait Out Palestinian Activists Calling For BDS With spreading news of planned protests against the Israeli shipping company, Zim San Diego remains in Elliott Bay, afraid of the protesters that will greet it upon arrival. (See update and correction below) Falastiniyat and endorsing organizations…

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Civil Rights, Israel, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases, US Arab Politics

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Is the Neither-Peace-nor-Security As-sumption Dominating Again?

Posted on June 7, 2021August 10, 2021 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Is the Neither-Peace-nor-Security As-sumption Dominating Again?
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Is the Neither-Peace-nor-Security As-sumption Dominating Again?

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Is the Neither-Peace-nor-Security Assumption Dominating Again? By Abdennour Toumi The reputed Israeli-Palestinian peace process is an effort that has yielded anything but progress. There have been no successes for recent U.S. presidents who have tried to bring Israeli and Palestinian leaders together to find a way to break through to peace. In…

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Abdennour Toumi, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics

The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call  

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call  
The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call  

The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call    By Imad Hamad   I am an independent. I always vote for the person not the party. My political identity is that I am simply a proud American citizen. I am naturalized- an American by choice.  Since 1980, the year I landed in America, I have learned to…

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United States: UN experts condemn crackdown on peaceful protests and highlight calls to overhaul policing    

Posted on June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on United States: UN experts condemn crackdown on peaceful protests and highlight calls to overhaul policing    
United States: UN experts condemn crackdown on peaceful protests and highlight calls to overhaul policing    

United States: UN experts condemn crackdown on peaceful protests and highlight calls to overhaul policing     UN independent human rights experts* today condemned the violent crackdown on widespread peaceful protests after police in Minneapolis killed African American George Floyd. They also urged the implementation of strong measures to eradicate racial discrimination and radically reform US policing…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Civil Rights, mainstream, Middle East, News, Politics, racism

George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity
George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity

George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity Racism is a universal challenge. There is no society on earth that is free from racism. While the US and other countries have made progress to be less racist, racism still exists. The death of George Floyd has resulted in avalanche of condemnation and massive protests. This reaction to Mr….

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Bloggers, Commentary, Culture, Events, Guest Columnist, Imad Hamad, mainstream, Opinion, racism

Sanders, Khanna announce new legislation to block funding for War with Iran

Posted on January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Sanders, Khanna announce new legislation to block funding for War with Iran
Sanders, Khanna announce new legislation to block funding for War with Iran

Sanders, Khanna announce new legislation to block funding for War with Iran Senator Bernie Sanders co-sponsors legislation to block funding for President Trump’s war with Iran in Iraq while Americans protest across the country against the violence and targeted assassination of Iranian Military Commander Qassem Soleimani. The National Nonviolent PeaceForce denounces Trump’s violence as well as…

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Algeria: “I Can See Clearly Now”

Posted on August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Algeria: “I Can See Clearly Now”
Algeria: “I Can See Clearly Now”

Algeria: “I Can See Clearly Now” “All politics is local,” former U.S. House Speaker Tip O’Neill said, yet in Arab countries all politics is considered global. By Abdennour Toumi  The political tempest that erupted in Algeria last winter is resonating powerfully in the ears of the masses. Algerians are still marching and celebrating both the…

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Abdennour Toumi, Bloggers, Commentary, North Africa, Opinion

Algeria: The People Are Missing

Posted on June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Algeria: The People Are Missing
Algeria: The People Are Missing

Algeria: The People Are Missing In Algeria, Saïd’s name was firmly rooted as a passe-droit code among a relative consensus of the Algerian regime’s clans. By Abdennour Toumi  The relation between the Algerian regime, finance, and the powerful business barons of the private sector under the Bouteflika system have pushed many observers and political analysts…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, North Africa, Opinion

Algeria: Hirak Act II 

Posted on June 16, 2019June 16, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Algeria: Hirak Act II 
Algeria: Hirak Act II 

Algeria: Hirak Act II  The Hirakists persist in their demands for regime change, while the Military are pushing for the Constitutional order. By Abdennour Toumi  Algeria’s “triangle of hope” could lead to the question the street, the Generals, and the Presidential Palace are asking: Will democracy in Algeria really be workable? According to classic political…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, North Africa, Opinion

Algeria: Egyptian Scenario will Fail 

Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Algeria: Egyptian Scenario will Fail 
Algeria: Egyptian Scenario will Fail 

Algeria: Egyptian Scenario will Fail  There are some similarities between Egypt and Algeria. Both countries have armies that have been in power since they gained it, and both armies appointed presidents of their own. By Abdennour Toumi  Algerians are still marching, demanding the fall of what remains of the regime, while the country’s strongman, General…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Egypt, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion

Is Algeria facing a brain drain?

Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Is Algeria facing a brain drain?
Is Algeria facing a brain drain?

Is Algeria facing a brain drain? The phenomenon of departures abroad has slowed lately because of the Hirak’s dynamic of renewed hope, but the temptation is growing strongly. By Abdennour Toumi  Algerian “brain-drain” may well be one of the major challenges facing the new government that emerges from the election results. The country ranks 85…

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Abdennour Toumi, Bloggers, Commentary, North Africa, Opinion

Algerian Hirak: From Algeriana to My Best Enemy

Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Algerian Hirak: From Algeriana to My Best Enemy
Algerian Hirak: From Algeriana to My Best Enemy

Algerian Hirak: From Algeriana to My Best Enemy The Hirak idealists have now clashed over a systemic concept of how to approach this election and who leads what. By Abdennour Toumi  Today Algerians are caught between the regime’s ruse and its mosaic opposition’s idealism. Eleven Fridays have passed since the people of Algeria stood up…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion

Algerian Political Opposition: It’s the System, Stupid

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Algerian Political Opposition: It’s the System, Stupid
Algerian Political Opposition: It’s the System, Stupid

Algerian Political Opposition: It’s the System, Stupid The Algerian regime has been preventing any emergence of any independent elite or leader to the system. By Abdennour Toumi Algerian Hirak has entered its 11th Friday as the protesters’ demands begin to narrow down, but are still unrealistic. This is how General Ahmed Gaïd Salah, the Military…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion

Algeria: Freedom and Shakespeare 

Posted on April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi 2 Comments on Algeria: Freedom and Shakespeare 
Algeria: Freedom and Shakespeare 

Algeria: Freedom and Shakespeare  The Street should be attentive in its exigent demands and comportment with the Army, usually the Military don’t like disorder or to be ordered. By Abdennour Toumi  Former President Bouteflika and his siblings are finished finally, a political drama ending with the political death of its main character, a Machiavellian figure…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion, Politics

Algerian Islamists: From Political Reality to Dialectical Crisis Identity 

Posted on March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Algerian Islamists: From Political Reality to Dialectical Crisis Identity 
Algerian Islamists: From Political Reality to Dialectical Crisis Identity 

Algerian Islamists: From Political Reality to Dialectical Crisis Identity  People are more accustomed to the experience of political hopes frustrated than of hopes fulfilled, they bear a crown of disappointment which weighs heavily on them all. By Abdennour Toumi The recent events that have been shaken Algeria’s regime have shaped a protest movement that its…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion, Politics

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