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Occupation

All articles tagged with #occupation

world3 months ago

Ending Gaza Conflict: A Call for Global Action and Trust

The article criticizes the international community's response to Israel's ongoing violence and destruction in Gaza, highlighting the failure of diplomatic efforts and the perpetuation of a 'magic pill' narrative like the two-state solution, which obscures the reality of Palestinian suffering and Israeli occupation. It emphasizes the need to listen to Palestinian voices and take meaningful action to end the cycle of violence and occupation.

world4 months ago

Ukrainian Students Start School Year Amid War and Air-Raid Alerts

On September 1, in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, children were subjected to pro-Russian propaganda and militarization, with activities including patriotic education, military training, and celebrations aligned with Moscow's interests, reflecting ongoing efforts to reshape local identity and prepare youth for war, which violates international law.

world4 months ago

Russia's Limited Territorial Control in Ukraine and Key War Developments

Since November 2022, Russia has occupied less than 1% of Ukraine's territory, totaling about 0.97% of the landmass, with ongoing but slowed advances in the conflict. Despite initial gains, Ukraine has reclaimed significant areas, and the overall occupation remains around 20% of Ukrainian land, with recent efforts by Russia to push further. Ukraine and its allies continue to reject territorial concessions, emphasizing a ceasefire and negotiations, amid international diplomatic tensions.

world5 months ago

Netanyahu Announces Full Gaza Occupation Amid Ceasefire Collapse

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for full occupation of Gaza, including military operations and post-war reconstruction strategies, amid ongoing tensions and failed ceasefire talks with Hamas. The proposed plans involve dismantling Hamas, economic rebuilding, and excluding Palestinian Authority influence, with some officials indicating these scenarios are under consideration, despite conflicting statements from other Israeli leaders.

campus-protests1 year ago

Stanford Police Arrest Pro-Palestine Protesters After Office Takeover

Pro-Palestine protesters have occupied the president's office at Stanford University, demanding the addition of a divestment bill to the Board of Trustees meeting, financial transparency, and the dropping of charges against pro-Palestinian students. The group, consisting of around 10 students inside and 50 outside, has barricaded the building and renamed it "Dr. Adnan Office." Security and law enforcement are present, and the situation is ongoing.

world-politics1 year ago

"Crimea's Annexation: A Template for Occupied Ukrainian Territories"

Ten years after Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea, the occupied Ukrainian peninsula has become a template for the oppression and repression of dissent, particularly targeting the indigenous Crimean Tatar community. Human rights activists like Lutfiye Zudiyeva and Emil Kurbedinov have faced arrests and harassment, while the UN reports systematic efforts to erase Ukrainian and Tatar identities, expropriate land, and coerce residents into obtaining Russian passports. Concerns are raised that Crimea serves as a model for other occupied Ukrainian regions, as Russia continues its propaganda efforts to conceal oppression under the guise of public investment and patriotism.

international-politics1 year ago

"Ukraine Urges Resistance to Putin's 'Pseudo Elections' as Uncertainty Looms Over Russia's Future"

Ukraine's government urges citizens in Russian-occupied territories to boycott what they call Moscow's "pseudo-elections," warning against participating in any way. In-person voting has been ongoing, with reports of intimidation tactics and explosions near polling stations. Russian state-run news agency RIA Novosti has shown mobile election teams in occupied territories, with some videos appearing to show Russian soldiers accompanying election officials. Ukraine accuses Russia of fabricating turnout figures and insists that the majority of people living under Russian occupation are choosing not to participate in the poll.