A Black British man has spoken out about his complex relationship with race and identity as far-right violence ignites riots across nearly 30 towns and cities in the UK. In a recent episode of The Back Cover, host Mibengé Nsenduluka was joined by British expatriate, Chris Becks, to discuss the […]
Human Rights
Violent unrest has gripped several towns and cities across the United Kingdom, with chaos erupting over the weekend as far-right agitators staged demonstrations nationwide. The latest wave of disorder has seen anti-immigration rioters clash with police, resulting in numerous injuries and property damage. In cities across England and Northern Ireland, […]
The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee convened on Tuesday to commence public hearings into Senator Lidia Thorpe’s Genocide Bill, formally known as the Criminal Code Amendment (Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Bill, 2024). The session featured testimony from an array of experts and individuals with personal experiences […]
At least 60 people have been killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, health officials reported, as stalled ceasefire talks leave the nearly 10-month-old conflict at a deadly impasse. Among the targets were a school sheltering displaced individuals and an Israeli-designated “humanitarian zone,” escalating an already […]
Human rights activists climbed onto the roof of Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday in a powerful protest against the Gaza war and other atrocities. Police were called after masked protesters scaled the federal parliament building around 10am in a bold act of solidarity with Palestinian, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait […]
In the wake of growing unrest and severe backlash, Kenyan President William Ruto has found himself at the centre of a political storm. Labelled a “puppet of the West” by critics, calls for his resignation have intensified following his controversial finance bill proposal aimed at raising additional funds to manage […]
The president of Kenya, William Ruto, has rejected a bill to raise taxes a day after violent protests erupted across the country following its approval by parliament. Ruto’s unexpected decision not to sign the finance bill came after violent clashes between police and protesters at the Kenyan assembly and nationwide […]
Melbourne, Australia – On Tuesday, Melbourne’s Central Business District became the focal point for members of the Kenyan community in Australia as they gathered to protest a controversial finance bill passed in Kenya. The bill, which is anticipated to be signed by President William Ruto, has sparked widespread outrage and […]
Melbourne, Australia – The vibrant streets of Melbourne are set to become a stage for international solidarity as the Kenyan community gears up for a significant protest against a controversial finance bill proposed by President William Ruto’s administration. Scheduled to take place across Melbourne this week, the rally is part […]
In Kenya, a wave of protests spearheaded by Gen Z has spotlighted the significant role of digital activism in modern political movements. The demonstrations erupted on Tuesday in response to a proposed finance bill from President William Ruto’s administration, aiming to introduce new taxes and levies that would substantially increase […]
