On the eve of a ninth round of UN-sponsored negotiations, Stefan Simanowitz assesses the chances of a resolution of the conflict in Western Sahara.
Rich London, poor London: a tale of two cities
What on earth would Charles Dickens think of the 21st century version of his home town?
Greece in debt bondage: the people will pay
The rich will get richer, and the poor...? It's a familiar story, says Katerina Kitidi.
'Democracy does not apply to Aboriginal people'
As the Aboriginal Tent Embassy marks its 40th birthday, rights activist Michael Anderson talks about past and current struggles.
Barclays wins ‘shame’ award
Barclays gets the recognition it deserves for making millions from speculating on food prices.
Magazine
Rich London, poor London – a tale of two cities
What would Charles Dickens, born 200 years ago this week, make of Britain’s inequality in the 21st century? wonders David Hewitt.
- David Hewitt
- Web
- 7 Feb 2012
‘London should not have Dow’s toxic legacy on its conscience’
‘Ethics tzar’ Meredith Alexander explains why she resigned from the London Olympic committee
- Jack Laurenson
- Web
- 6 Feb 2012
US drones invade Iraqi skies
When is a US troop pullout not a pullout? asks Felicity Arbuthnot.
- Felicity Arbuthnot
- Web
- 3 Feb 2012
Letter from Cairo
The future is unknown, but we can learn on the job, says Maria Golia.
- Maria Golia
- Issue 449
- 31 Jan 2012
‘Democracy does not apply to Aboriginal people’
To mark Australia Day on 26 January, Christoph Behrends talks to Aboriginal rights activist Michael Anderson about past and current struggles.
- Christoph Behrends
- Web
- 25 Jan 2012
Blogs
Help President Nasheed of the Maldives!
President and climate movement ally Mohamed Nasheed has been ousted in a military coup. 350.org has set up a petition to put pressure on key international politicians to act.
- Jo Lateu
- 8 Feb 2012
Rape at the border: how immigration officials are abusing women in Zimbabwe
Cross-border trade is a risky business for women, as Mgcini Nyoni witnesses.
- Mgcini Nyoni
- 8 Feb 2012
A bride burnt every hour: the horror of dowry deaths
So why aren’t Indians up in arms about it? Time to name and shame, says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.
- Mari Marcel Thekaekara
- 7 Feb 2012
A fair economy is not radical – it’s common sense!
…and a new podcast from the Tax Justice Network is set to explain why.
- Naomi Fowler
- 6 Feb 2012
Release Somali hunger strikers from Lutsk detention centre!
Join campaigners on Monday 6 February at a picket outside the Ukrainian Embassy in London.
- Timothy Baster
- 3 Feb 2012
Lobbyists lie to avoid copyright treaty scrutiny
Another week, another secret copyright treaty and this time it’s the Trans-Pacific Partnership as a hotel lies to pressure groups to keep them away from negotiations, reports Charlie Harvey.
- Charlie Harvey
- 2 Feb 2012
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