March, 2014
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Monday, March 31, 2014 19:34 - 13 Comments
Special Report">Western Sahara: It is time for MINURSO to add human rights to its mandate Special Report
After years of occupation and a decades-long wait for a self-determination referendum, it is time for the UN peacekeeping force in the Western Sahara, whose mandate is up for renewal this April, to add human rights monitoring to its remit, argues Khalil Asmar.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Saturday, March 22, 2014 21:25 - 5 Comments
Politics">In praise of Ross Longhurst: 72-year-old imprisoned for anti-austerity action Politics
Ten days ago, Ross Longhurst, a 72-year-old Nottingham resident and activist, was sentenced to 28 days in prison for his principled refusal to pay council tax in protest against the austerity agenda of both the coalition government and the local Labour council. His brave action should be saluted, argues Steven Mahatma.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 15:07 - 2 Comments
Analysis">Scottish Independence: Why progressives across the UK must support the Yes campaign Analysis
James Foley and Pete Ramand, authors of the new book Yes: The Radical Case for Scottish Independence, argue that Scotland's constitutional future is a matter that should be taken seriously by progressives everywhere, and that the break-up of the UK state will benefit us all.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, March 13, 2014 15:28 - 6 Comments
Comment">From Ukraine to Venezuela, the West is turning popular revolutions into pretexts for intervention Comment
As much of the liberal left is swept up in the protests in Ukraine and Venezuela, Tanzil Chowdhury and George Waterhouse look at Western attempts to use revolutions to further imperial interests.
Arts & Culture, Books, New in Ceasefire - Friday, March 7, 2014 14:47 - 0 Comments
Podcast">Kiese Laymon on Language, Love and ‘Long Division’ Podcast
Author Kiese Laymon talks to Ceasefire's Hana Riaz and Rukayah Sarumi about his novel 'Long Divison' and using language as a tool of resistance and affirmation.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Tuesday, March 4, 2014 20:57 - 0 Comments
Politics">Hundreds turn out for London protest in support of Moazzam Begg Politics
On Sunday, several hundred people gathered outside the Home Office in London in solidarity with human rights campaigner Moazzam Begg following his "politicised" arrest on terror charges last week. Amna Khan reports.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Monday, March 3, 2014 0:00 - 55 Comments
Special Report">North London council to evict 1,500 tenants in crackdown on “unauthorised” living Special Report
In January, Haringey council revealed plans to evict hundreds of tenants from three sprawling industrial sites in Tottenham, after discovering private landlords had been renting commercial warehouse spaces to a young, London creative community for over a decade. The plans have sparked outrage from residents who are now fighting back to save their homes, and in many cases, their livelihoods.
