Tag: Racism
Haiti: Irregularities Against Citizens in the DR Denounced
Nearly three thousand citizens were deported between 5 and 6 October without any respect for these provisions, and many of them were left without their personal belongings or identity documents. On Wednesday, the Haitian Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) denounced the irregularities committed by the Dominican Republic in a massive expulsion plan it is carrying out […]
October 16, 2024
‘Welcome to Barbieland’ Warns of the Dangers of Racism and Xenophobia in Europe
This ECFR report highlights some trends that could increase citizen support for far-right politicians. On Wednesday, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) published a report highlighting the rise of xenophobia and white supremacy sentiments in European countries. RELATED: If Spain Can’t Eradicate Racism From Football Grounds, It Shouldn’t Host 2030 WC In a report […]
September 25, 2024
If Spain Can’t Eradicate Racism From Football Grounds, It Shouldn’t Host 2030 WC
‘I hope that Spain can evolve and understand how serious it is to insult someone because of the color of their skin,’ said Vinicius. Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior says that unless Spain can move towards eradicating racism from its football grounds, it should not be allowed to host the 2030 World Cup finals […]
September 4, 2024
UK Braces for Possible Weekend Unrest Following 2 Quiet Nights
6,000 specialist public protection officers are being deployed on Saturday to deter further violence. The United Kingdom is bracing for a possible return of riots in the weekend after two consecutive quiet nights which have been hailed as a “turning point” to the unrest gripping the country for many days. RELATED: UK Authorities Arrest Around […]
August 10, 2024
UK Arrests Citizens for Sharing Fake Information on Social Media
Authorities arrested two people on suspicion of spreading hateful, racist, xenophobic messages. On Thursday, UK authorities began arresting those who post “inaccurate information” on social media. This measure comes in response to the wave of extreme violence that erupted after the stabbing of three girls during a dance class in Southport. RELATED: UK Police Brace […]
August 9, 2024
Anti-Racism Protesters Take to Streets in UK After Days of Unrest
They held placards with words such as ‘Smash fascism & racism’ and ‘Refugees welcome. Stop the far-right’. On Wednesday, thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in many cities and towns of the United Kingdom to counter far-right demonstrations after days of unrest following Southport stabbing. RELATED: UK Authorities Arrest Around 100 People in […]
August 8, 2024
UK Authorities Arrest Around 100 People in Xenophobic Riots
On Tuesday night, PM Starmer called an emergency meeting to make the country better prepared to combat further disorder. On Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed that around 100 people have been charged, some concerning online activity, after the week-long riots across the United Kingdom. RELATED: UK PM Starmer Promises Standing Army of Officers […]
August 7, 2024
UK PM Starmer Promises Standing Army of Officers to Tackle Riots
Far-right protesters have been throwing projectiles, attacking officers, and looting stores major cities such as London. On Monday, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that a “standing army” of specialist police officers would be established to deal with riots that have rocked the country following deadly stabbings in Southport, northwest England. RELATED: UK Police […]
August 6, 2024
PM Starmer Condemns Far-Right Thuggery as Riots Continue Across the United Kingdom
Since Saturday night there have been 147 arrests connected to violence. On Sunday, the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned “far-right thuggery” in his televised address as riots continue across the country following the deadly knife attack in Southport. RELATED: British Government To Provide More Protection for Mosques After Far-Rightist Riots “I guarantee you will […]
August 5, 2024
S. Africa: Sites of the anti-apartheid history make UNESCO Heritage List
The system of institutionalized racial segregation was established in South Africa after the Second World War. It was finally eradicated in the early 1990s