February, 2012
New in Ceasefire, The People in Between - Thursday, February 16, 2012 12:00 - 5 Comments
People in between">The dogs in between People in between
Whilst admiring the wonderful differences in cultures on his journeys across the world, Jason Smith still finds dogs terrorising. In his latest blog for Ceasefire, he explains his feelings on the subject.
New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, February 15, 2012 9:00 - 1 Comment
Interview">Wadah Khanfar, former head of Al-Jazeera, “They bombed us, they killed us, but we did not change” Interview
During his eight years at the helm of Al Jazeera, Wadah Khanfar was widely considered one of the most powerful figures in the world. In a spirited interview, he spoke to editor-in-chief Hicham Yezza about the future of the Arab world, why he left Al Jazeera, and what he plans to do next.
Ceasefire Bites, Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, February 14, 2012 12:12 - 0 Comments
Blog">Bahraini Activist Abdulhadi Abdulla Alkhawaja: A Letter from Prison Blog
On the one year anniversary of Bahrain's pro-democracy protests, we publish a letter by activist Abdulhadi Abdulla Alkhawaja, sentenced to life imprisonment for taking part in the protests and currently entering his second week of a hunger strike.
Arts & Culture, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, February 14, 2012 10:51 - 0 Comments
Poem">‘Confined’ Poem
A Valentine's poem, from acclaimed Palestinian writer Ahmed Masoud.
Ceasefire Bites, Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, February 11, 2012 9:21 - 0 Comments
Blog">BBC to apologise for airing Egypt documentary made by Mubarak partner Blog
The BBC is to issue an apology over broadcasting programmes by a third party company that featured the latter's own clients, including Hosni Mubarak and the Malaysian government.
Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, February 9, 2012 18:27 - 0 Comments
Blog">US officials: Israel is using terror group to target Iran Blog
Israel teams with terror group to kill Iran's nuclear scientists, U.S. officials tell NBC News.
Music & Dance, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, February 9, 2012 12:00 - 0 Comments
Music">Review: Verbal Terrorists – “The War on Terra” Music
'The War on Terra', the second album by underground political hip-hop duo Verbal Terrrorists, "embodies the traditional spirit of hip-hop as a form of cultural and ideological resistance against hegemony" says Tom Clements.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Wednesday, February 8, 2012 12:00 - 0 Comments
Special Report">Turkey’s Kurdish question: an uncertain future Special Report
In the second part of his special report on Turkey's Kurdish dilemma, Franco Galdini provides an overview of possible future scenarios. Sooner or later, he argues, Turkey will have to confront the effects of the Arab Spring at home.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Tuesday, February 7, 2012 12:00 - 0 Comments
Special Report">Turkey: The return of the PKK? Special Report
In the first instalment of an exclusive two-part special report, Franco Galdini explores the recent escalation of violence in Turkey's south-eastern region between government forces and those of the PKK, including its internal, regional and international dimensions.
Ceasefire Bites, Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Monday, February 6, 2012 21:24 - 1 Comment
Blog">Congresswomen visit S Arabia to help bring democracy to Iran. Find no female toilets. Blog
US Congresswomen visit Saudi Arabia to discuss the "Iranian threat" but get treated to some gender segregation instead.
