Palestine: UAWC Condemns the Murder of a Palestinian Farmer
The Union of Agricultural Work committees (UAWC) and its agricultural committees strongly condemn the murder of the Palestinian farmer, Suleiman Hammad, 85 years old, after an Israeli settler on Wednesday, 8th February, 2017 had run
Published : 09 February 2017
Yemen in Food Crisis: Death by Bombing or Hunger
Yemen`s food crisis: "We die either from bombing or from hunger" Conflict has driven Yemen to the brink of famine. Few areas have been hit harder than al-Hudaydah, where many people are now bereft of hope AL-HUDAYDAH—Broom-maker
Published : 08 February 2017
Palestine: Israel Prevent Farmers Till Their Land
One family`s lawyer reached out 12 times to the Israeli authorities so that the farmers could coordinate access to their almond grove, but to no avail. Despite a 2006 High Court ruling, military commanders in the
Published : 08 February 2017
Israel`s Colony Bill `Big Step towards Annexation`
Israel`s settlement bill `big step towards annexation` Israeli politicians hope their pro-settlement agenda would be favoured by the Trump administration. Occupied West Bank—The Israeli Knesset has advanced controversial legislation that, if approved, would lead to a host
Published : 06 February 2017
Palestine: IOF targets Palestinians Fishermen, Farmers
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Saturday morning opened fire at Palestinian fishermen and farmers in Gaza Strip. According to local sources, Israeli forces stationed along the eastern border of Gaza opened their machinegun fire at
Published : 04 February 2017
Morocco Harnesses the Sun’s Power
New $9bn solar plant has been praised for its great potential, but some locals say they are being left in the dark. OUARZAZATE, Morocco—The southern sun bakes down upon Morocco`s 580-megawatt solar plant, in line to
Published : 03 February 2017
Palestine UNSR Urges Security Council End Colonies
West Bank: United Nations Special Rapporteur urges the security council to stop illegal settlements GENEVA—United Nations Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk has called on the United Nations Security Council and the General Assembly to explore
Published : 03 February 2017
Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative Conference 2017
The Sixth Conference of the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative concluded on 18 January 2017, at Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Following is the participants’ final Declaration, reflecting their demands and solidarity in the struggle against
Published : 02 February 2017
EU’s Biggest Pension Funds Invest Big in Colonies
Europe’s largest pension funds heavily invested in illegal Israeli settler colonies. Europe’s five largest pension funds have €7.5 billion invested in companies with business activities in and around illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. This
Published : 31 January 2017
