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Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, November 29, 2012 12:25 - 0 Comments
Interview">Lindela Figlan of Abahlali baseMjondolo “The South African government does not respect its people” [Video] Interview
With the recent unrest in South Africa leading to state repression of striking miners, Ceasefire's Adam Elliott-Cooper caught up with Lindela Figlan, a leading organiser in one of the region's largest new social movements.
Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, November 22, 2012 13:57 - 0 Comments
Interview">Yousef Al-Helou “Attacking the media is not something new to us in Gaza” Interview
Prior to last night's ceasefire, media buildings and personel in Gaza had been tagreted by Israeli airstrikes for four consecutive days. Yesterday, independent journalist Yousef Al-Helou, who had been reporting on the events, spoke from Gaza City to Ceasefire's Alessandra Bajec.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Monday, November 19, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment
Special Report">Egypt’s Constitutional Dilemma Special Report
The finalising of a new constitution has become the most contentious question in Egypt, yet a much needed step for the country to move past the current transitional phase. Alessandra Bajec reports for Ceasefire.
Arts & Culture, Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, November 6, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment
Music">The Coup: Interview and Performance [Video] Music
After more than two decades at the forefront of political Hip Hop, The Coup's first UK tour has seen them deliver memorable performances. Ceasefire interview frontman Boots Riley and review the band's first ever London gig.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Monday, November 5, 2012 15:16 - 9 Comments
Analysis">The Selling of a Massacre: Media Complicity in Marikana Repression Analysis
In his latest piece, Ben Fogel provides an analysis of the South African media's complicity in uncritically reproducing narratives of the Marikana massacre that both removed the agency of workers and sought to justify state repression.
Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Monday, October 29, 2012 13:19 - 2 Comments
Interview">Tricia Rose: “Hip-Hop can be a poetic force for a social movement” Interview
One of the world's leading academics on race, gender and politics talks to Ceasefire's Adam Elliott Cooper about the meanings of HipHop.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Monday, October 1, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment
Special Report">Beyond Blood Diamonds: Conflict, Campaigning and the Congo Special Report
In August 2012, advocates for greater transparency in Western corporate sourcing practices won a landmark victory as U.S. regulations were passed requiring companies to identify products that contain parts originating in conflict regions. Greg Queyranne reports on the context and likely repercussions of the victory.
Arts & Culture, Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Monday, September 24, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment
Arts & Culture">Interview: Fear of a Brown Planet [Video] Arts & Culture
Currently on a UK tour, 'Fear of a Brown Planet' has taken the British comedy circuit by storm with its irreverent and lucid take on race, politics and art. Ceasefire's Adam Elliott-Cooper reviews the show and talks exclusively to FBP's Aamer Rahman.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Tuesday, September 18, 2012 0:00 - 0 Comments
Special Report">Sick and Sadistic: The Government’s targeted drive against Incapacity benefit Special Report
French company Atos receives £100 million annually to re-assess Incapacity Benefit claimants. However, as Robin Whitlock reports, there is growing evidence that the system Atos uses is not only seriously flawed but also deeply inhumane. The government’s true intention seems to be to merely drive as many disabled claimants off benefit as possible, irrespective of the seriousness of their condition.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Monday, September 10, 2012 20:32 - 1 Comment
Event">Review: ‘Extradite me, I’m British!’ (The Rich Mix, London) Event
On Saturday, hundreds of human rights activists, politicians, artists and concerned citizens gathered in London to highlight the plight of Talha Ahsan and other British citizens detained without trial for years and facing unjust extradition to the US. Samira Quraishy reports for Ceasefire.
