A look at the actions students are taking against the genocide in Gaza, and the comparisons between today's movement and the movement against apartheid in South Africa.
Tag: South Africa
“Don’t Buy Apartheid” National Campaign Day on April 5 – Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Thousands of people are expected to take part in protests at supermarkets as part of a National Day of Action on Saturday April 5th.
Celebrating Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy, 35 Years on from his release from Prison – The Red Weekly Column
In our Red Weekly Column, Ben Hayes looks at the lasting impact of Nelson Mandela's legacy, 35 years on from his release from prison.
For Socialism and International Solidarity – Chris Hazzard MP
Read the contribution of Sinn Féin MP for South Down Chris Hazzard to the closing rally of this year's Latin America Conference in full.
South Africa Launches New Coalition to Coordinate Sanctions on Israel and Uphold International Law
A coalition of nine nations has been launched to coordinate global legal, diplomatic, and economic measures against Israel’s violations of international law in Palestinian.
National self-determination is the only way forward for Palestine – Declan Kearney MLA
Sinn Féin Chair Declan Kearney reflects on the Global Anti-Apartheid Conference in Johannesburg and the next steps in Palestine's struggle for freedom.
As Tories deny pro-apartheid record, Labour peers must reject the anti-boycott bill
"Much as the present Conservative government is hoping to shield Israel’s system of apartheid from accountability, so too Thatcher’s administration did everything it could to protect its South African counterpart."
Why we should take inspiration from a rising Global South
"Today, South Africa stands with Palestine, bringing all its history of challenging oppression to the ICJ. This is black unity and solidarity in action."
Labour must oppose the Tory anti-boycott bill
Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaigns have been used throughout history to pressure regimes and institutions to change abusive, discriminatory or illegal practices - writes Peter Leary.