Tag Archives: Ed Miliband

Palestinians, Beware False Friends

July 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

LONDON) – A press release has just arrived in my inbox from the Palestinian Mission UK proudly proclaiming Ambassador Hassassian’s jaunt to the Labour Friends of Palestine Gala Dinner where he was keynote speaker alongside Labour Party leader Ed Miliband. … read more »

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Uganda’s labour unions a threat to workers’ rights

January 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The unions have been turned into a de facto branch of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Bribery, pursuit of personal interest, co-option, intimidation and manipulation have made the unions less effective in fighting for workers. If there’s any … read more »

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‘Rape is rape? It’s not’

May 19, 2011 by benim

British Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke was on Wednesday battling to save his job after suggesting there was a distinction between “serious rape” and other forms of the crime. The former shadow finance minister was taking part in a BBC radio … read more »

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