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Britain Has Betrayed Afghan Refugees

Britain's broken promise to resettle refugees from Afghanistan following last year’s withdrawal stands in contrast with the support provided to those fleeing war in Ukraine — and exposes the racism behind government policy.

Colombia’s Left on the Rise

Gustavo Petro is leading the polls for Colombia’s presidential run-off this month, defying the country’s vicious right-wing establishment. If he wins, it won’t just change Colombia – it will be a landmark for all of Latin America.

Indonesia’s Imperial Highway

Indonesia's planned Trans-Papua highway will facilitate easier exploitation of West Papua's resources by the occupying Indonesian regime – and more violence against the West Papuan people who resist it.

A Tale of Two Britains

With the pomp and ceremony of the Jubilee, the ruling class reminded us all that they love Britain – but have no problem with its children going hungry.

Privatising Your Ancestors

In recent years, swathes of Britain's public records have been bought up by multinational companies – allowing them to charge for access and make a profit from your family history.

Doreen Massey’s Radical 1980s

A new collection of writings by geographer Doreen Massey features intense dispatches from the political battlegrounds of the 1980s, which remind us that even in eras of defeat, there are vital moments of hope.