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Israeli conscientious objector Sofia Orr exempted from military service. Tal Mitnick and Ben Arad still in prison

Israeli conscientious objector Sofia Orr was exempted from service in the Israeli army after 85 days in military prison; Tal Mitnick was tried for a 5th prison sentence of 35 days, amounting to 185 in military prison Last week, 18-year-old…

“We are the red line!”: Tens of thousands to surround the White House on June 8 to demand Biden end the genocide in Gaza

Tens of thousands of people will join a national mobilization to surround the White House on June 8 to demand that U.S. President Joe Biden act on his promises and suspend all aid to Israel. Organizers declare that despite Biden…

Active Duty, Veterans, G.I. Rights Groups Launch Campaign for Military Personnel to Tell Congress “Stop Funding Genocide in Gaza!”

As more members of the military and State Department resign over U.S. funding of the genocide in Gaza, a new campaign will be launched tomorrow to allow military personnel to directly contact their congressional representatives. Initiated by active-duty military members,…

Open Letter to the Election Commission of India by the Farmers’ Movement Organization

To: Sri. Rajiv Kumar Honorable Chief Election Commissioner of India Subject: Apprehension on free and fair counting to 18th Lok Sabha election 2024- people’s will must prevail* Respected Sir, Please accept our warm greetings- On behalf of the farmers across…

Is humanity at risk of a possible world war?

Speech by Europe for Peace at the meeting of the World Humanist Forum on 19 May 2024 Hello everyone and thank you for inviting me to such an important debate. I think it is necessary, before addressing the question, to…

Bangladesh in UN Peacekeeping: A Legacy of Blue Helmets

Bangladesh, a nation once recognized for its climate vulnerabilities and economic lethargy, has today carved out a distinguished niche in the realm of international peacekeeping. Since its inception as a sovereign state in 1971, Bangladesh has demonstrated an unwavering commitment…

Climate Change Added 26 More Days of Extreme Heat in the Past 12 Months, Report Finds

With Heat Action Day approaching on June 2, a new report from World Weather Attribution, the Red Cross Crescent Climate Centre and Climate Central has found that the planet experienced 26 more days of “excess” extreme heat on average in the past year, which most likely…

BCU Graduate School Strengthens Internationalization Efforts: Dr. Kupang Inducted into the CAIRO Board at SLU

In a move that exemplifies the spirit of SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang, BCU’s internationalization representative, participated in the induction ceremony of the Cordillera Association of International Relations Officers (CAIRO) on April 23, 2024. Held…

Mapping the Parallels of US Conflict: From Vietnam to the War on China

On August 4th, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson stood in front of the American public and stated, “We Americans know, as do others though some may forget, the risk of spreading conflict. […] I shall immediately request Congress to pass…

Nuclear weapons for the European Union – a violation of applicable law

In the run-up to the European Parliament elections, some politicians and experts have initiated a discussion about “nuclear weapons for the EU”. Whatever the background to this may be, IALANA emphasises that such plans are not only morally questionable, but…

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