April, 2011
New in Ceasefire, The Anti-Imperialist - Sunday, April 17, 2011 0:00 - 3 Comments
The Anti-Imperialist Smiley Culture: Resisting Police Brutality
Last Saturday saw the biggest Black-led protest in Britain for twenty years. Thousands took to the streets to demand justice after reggae artist Smiley Culture died during a police raid on his home earlier this year. Associate Editor Adam Elliott-Cooper reports
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Thursday, April 14, 2011 0:00 - 3 Comments
Politics Black Bloc or White Toffs: who are you calling dangerous?
Eva Baker addresses the media representation of the recent anti-cuts protest in London and asks which is more justifiable: black bloc tactics, or a national public sector destruction at the hands of white toffs?
New in Ceasefire, North African Dispatches - Wednesday, April 13, 2011 0:00 - 0 Comments
North African Dispatches Revolutionary Hangover
In his latest column, Kateb Salim takes a look at the post-revolution scene in Tunisia and Egypt. Whilst progress has been undeniable in both countries, it is still far too early, he warns, to declare these revolutions complete.
Ideas, Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, April 12, 2011 0:00 - 0 Comments
Interview Kim Longinotto: Surviving with a smile
Kim Longinotto, one of the world's foremost female film-makers has gained worldwide acclaim for her brutally honest portrayals of oppression and violence against women and children. In an exclusive new interview, she speaks to Ceasefire's Melanie Scagliarini about life, art and the centrality of truth-telling to her work.
Arts & Culture, Film & TV, New in Ceasefire - Monday, April 11, 2011 0:00 - 6 Comments
Arts & Culture | Remembering Juliano
A week ago, celebrated Israeli-Palestinian director and actor Juliano Mer-Khamis was shot dead by gunmen outside his Freedom Theatre in Jenin. In a moving, personal tribute, Nihal Rabbani, a friend and colleague, recounts her memories of him.
Irish Times, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, April 9, 2011 0:00 - 5 Comments
Irish Times A Monthly Round-Up
In this month’s edition of his ‘Irish Times’ column, our Political Editor, Omayr Ghani, provides a round-up of events including last week's bombing, a new Irish government formed, Kousa Mousa accused over IRA links and much more
New in Ceasefire, North African Dispatches - Wednesday, April 6, 2011 0:00 - 0 Comments
North African Dispatches Côte d’Ivoire: another African tragedy
As the crisis in Côte d'Ivoire reaches its apotheosis, Kateb Salim traces its origins and the dynamics of the power struggle at its heart. The prospects for peace in the near future, he warns, are not looking too promising.
Beautiful Transgressions, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, April 5, 2011 15:40 - 3 Comments
Beautiful Transgressions Challenging ‘Politics as Normal’: Lessons from Chile
In this edition of Beautiful Transgressions, Ceasefire Magazine columnist Sara Motta reflects on the different forms of action during last week's TUC March in London, by revisiting the popular movements in Chile during the 1970s and 80s
Letters from Brussels, New in Ceasefire - Monday, April 4, 2011 0:00 - 1 Comment
Letters from Brussels The trouble with Belgium
A few days ago, Belgium dethroned Iraq as the country that has gone the longest without forming a government after an election. Ceasefire correspondent Emily Macintosh reports on how the country faces the real prospect of breaking apart.
