Hicham Yezza
Hicham Yezza, founder and editor-in-chief of Ceasefire, is a writer and activist based in the UK. He is a regular commentator and speaker on politics, the media and civil liberties. He writes a fortnightly column on the Middle East and North Africa for openDemocracy. He can be contacted at: editor[at]ceasefiremagazine[dot]co[dot]uk
Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 0:00 - 8 Comments
Editorial">Beyond Kafka: this unjust detention and extradition of UK citizens must end Editorial
In a few weeks, Talha Ahsan, Babar Ahmad, Gary McKinnon, Richard O'Dwyer and other UK citizens are facing the real prospect of extradition to the US for alleged crimes committed in the UK for which most have been detained for years without charge or evidence. This is a travesty of justice beyond Kafka's wildest imaginings, argues Hicham Yezza.
Blogs, Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Friday, May 4, 2012 6:49 - 4 Comments
Blog">Zainab Al-Khawaja: how one woman stood up to Bahrain’s rulers Blog
Unable to keep her silent, the Bahraini regime has detained Zainab Al-Khawaja for the past ten days. Will it get away with it?
Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Friday, April 27, 2012 13:00 - 1 Comment
Editorial">Bahrain: on the unintentional eloquence of press releases Editorial
Last weekend's Bahrain F1 Grand Prix sham has been an object lesson in the political and moral bankruptcy of our age, argues Hicham Yezza.
Ceasefire Bites, Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Friday, April 27, 2012 12:00 - 0 Comments
Blog">“I do have an opinion. I just haven’t been told what it is” Blog
An Australian minister's surreal video interview perfectly encapsulates everything that's wrong with modern party politics.
Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, April 7, 2012 11:43 - 27 Comments
Editorial">On the usefulness of racist morons Editorial
Ceasefire editor-in-chief Hicham Yezza reflects on John Derbyshire's "The Talk: Nonblack Version", one of the most unhinged and repugnant displays of racist bigotry in the history of American journalism.
Ceasefire Bites, Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Monday, March 12, 2012 21:53 - 2 Comments
Blog">Poll: Half Alabama & Mississippi voters think Obama is a Muslim Blog
A poll published today reveals a third of Alabama and Mississippi voters say interracial marriage should be made illegal, whereas half think Obama is a Muslim, and two thirds do not believe in evolution. Hicham Yezza asks: is it time for humanitarian intervention?
Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, March 1, 2012 0:00 - 4 Comments
Editorial">Killing Afghans? Fine. Protesting against it? That’s a crime! Editorial
Yesterday, Maya Evans was jailed for peacefully protesting against Britain's military intervention in Afghanistan. Her shameful persecution, Hicham Yezza warns, is the latest example of the ongoing assault on our civil liberties.
New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, February 15, 2012 9:00 - 1 Comment
Interview">Wadah Khanfar, former head of Al-Jazeera, “They bombed us, they killed us, but we did not change” Interview
During his eight years at the helm of Al Jazeera, Wadah Khanfar was widely considered one of the most powerful figures in the world. In a spirited interview, he spoke to editor-in-chief Hicham Yezza about the future of the Arab world, why he left Al Jazeera, and what he plans to do next.
Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, December 6, 2011 19:38 - 10 Comments
Editorial">Frantz Fanon: Fifty Years On Editorial
Fifty years ago, Frantz Fanon, one of the major intellectual figures and revolutionary leaders of the decolonization struggle, passed away. Ceasefire editor-in-chief Hicham Yezza pays tribute to an extraordinary legacy.
Film & TV, New in Ceasefire - Monday, November 28, 2011 18:06 - 4 Comments
Film">Review: The Crisis of Civilization Film
The Crisis of Civilization, due to premiere tomorrow, is a documentary film that is remarkably pleasant to watch considering its subject matter: the looming destruction of civilisation as we know it. Hicham Yezza reviews.
