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 - Monday, November 28, 2011 14:01 - 8 Comments
Editorial">Can’t think of an alternative to the cuts? Think harder Editorial
The government's ongoing attacks on the poor and the vulnerable are always presented as our necessary and unavoidable path to recovery. Far from it, says Hicham Yezza, plenty of alternatives exist but those in power prefer to look the other way.
Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, November 17, 2011 16:28 - 3 Comments
Interview">In Conversation with Norman Finkelstein Interview
In an exclusive and revealing video interview, internationally-renowned scholar and author Norman Finkelstein talks to Ceasefire editor-in-chief Hicham Yezza about life, politics and peace in the Middle East.
Ceasefire Bites, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, October 18, 2011 4:09 - 0 Comments
Blog">Albanian jumps to death off Eurostar = Conservative MEP upset Blog
Just when the Tories’ “operation detoxify” seemed to near some sort of breakthrough, somebody gloriously breaks ranks and drops a big one for all to see. BBC News has just reported the horrifying story of an Albanian immigrant who, refused entry to the UK, took the Eurostar back to France but leaped to his death […]
Blogs - Thursday, October 6, 2011 12:25 - 0 Comments
Live Blog">Rebellious Media Conference Live Blog
Rebellious Media Conference: Live Blog Ceasefire is part of the Rebellious Media Conference, this is our live blog covering the latest at the conference. Come and join us at our stall!Ceasefire Bites, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, October 6, 2011 7:59 - 0 Comments
Blog Craig Murray on the Russian Veto
In his latest post, Craig Murray, former British Ambassador to Uzbekistan (turned thorn in the side of the establishment,) provides a translation of this week’s “Explanation of Vote” by Russia for its veto of the UN Resolution on Syria. As he says “Here is something you won’t find in any western media.” Money quote from […]Ceasefire Bites, Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, July 23, 2011 20:58 - 4 Comments
Oslo Attacks: “Analyst” realises his prediction was wrong. Predicts again.
Did you publish the wrong "expert" prediction about the Oslo attacks being acts of "Islamic Terrorism"? Not to worry, the mainstream media has the solution: just delete your prediction and make a new one.
Ceasefire Bites, Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, June 29, 2011 7:21 - 36 Comments
Media Johann Hari apologises, will the tweeting mob?
In the wake of the media "storm" over accusations of plagiarism against Johann Hari, Ceasefire's editor-in-chief, Hicham Yezza, argues the accusations are absurd, and the outrage largely disingenuous.
Editor's Desk - Saturday, February 12, 2011 0:01 - 7 Comments
Editorial An Arab Spring: this Revolution will not be stolen
As the Arab world joins Egyptians in celebrating the ousting of Hosni Mubarak, Ceasefire editor-in-chief Hicham Yezza says we should not forget how this victory was clinched from the jaws of mounting disappointment. The time now is for vigilance, to protect the gains so far and to ensure the Arab uprising continues, bigger and wider than ever before.
Editor's Desk - Saturday, February 5, 2011 0:00 - 8 Comments
Editorial Real Arab democracy Vs mythical “regional stability”
Public comments casting doubts on the Arab world's readiness for democracy are insulting and silly. As Ceasefire's editor-in-chief, Hich Yezza, argues, It's time to shelve the 'regional stability' myth once and for all.
Editor's Desk - Wednesday, September 15, 2010 0:00 - 9 Comments
The meaning of Radiohead
The most surprising thing to have happened to Radiohead is that they are now a byword for brave musical experimentation. It could have all gone so very wrong.
