All articles tagged with #colonial violence
The article examines the controversial legacy of 16th-century explorer Magellan, highlighting both his role in global exploration and the brutal treatment of indigenous peoples during his voyages, while also acknowledging his contributions to introducing Christianity to the Philippines.
The article argues that the chaos in aid distribution in Gaza is not a failure but a deliberate design rooted in settler-colonial necropolitics, where aid is weaponized to control and displace Palestinians, with Israel bypassing traditional humanitarian channels to implement a militarized, privatized, and securitized aid system that perpetuates violence and social disintegration.
King Charles III of Britain, during his visit to Kenya, acknowledged the "abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence committed against Kenyans" during their struggle for independence but did not offer a full apology. While expressing sorrow and regret, he avoided discussions on reparations. Kenya, marking its 60th anniversary of independence, has a relatively warm relationship with the UK, but there have been calls for Charles to address the violent suppression carried out by British authorities during the Mau Mau revolt. The visit has reignited debates on colonial atrocities and the return of cultural artifacts.