Monthly Archives: May 2011

Sky News 7:35pm UK, Sunday May 15, 2011 At least 14 people have reportedly been killed after Israeli troops opened fire on protesters on the country’s borders with Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. via #IsraelsBloodySunday

13 May 2011 Institute for Middle East Understanding www.imeu.net The IMEU launched a compelling new resource today as Palestinians worldwide commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the Nakba — when approximately 725,000 Palestinians were expelled from or fled their homes before … Continue reading →

Salma Shukrallah, Monday 9 May 2011 March to Palestine planned to commemorate the Nakba and demand the right of return to all Palestinian refugees On 15 May, the annual commemoration of the creation of the state of Israel and the … Continue reading →

Gar Lipow 12 May 2011 I have cancer, but thanks to modern medicine, in terms of health it may be no big deal. The surgeon will use a scalpel to remove a thin layer of tissue from the floor of … Continue reading →

Introduction to ‘African Sexualities: A Reader’ Sylvia Tamale 2011-05-11, Issue 529 ‘African Sexualities’ is a groundbreaking new volume, forthcoming from Pambazuka Press. As well as using popular culture to help address the ‘what, why, how, when and where’ questions, the … Continue reading →