Derek Oakley
Derek Oakley is a peace worker, trainer and writer. A director of youth organisation Free Radicals, he takes a strong interest in radical art, civil society movements, Africa and Middle Eastern Politics. He is currently participating in the EAPPI programme in the West Bank with the World Council of Churches. He blogs at Critical Path and Yanoun.
New in Ceasefire, West Bank Diary - Friday, February 15, 2013 19:28 - 2 Comments
West Bank Diary | Sebastiya: how Palestine’s trees are being poisoned
In his latest report from Palestine, Derek Oakley looks at the effects of water and environmental degradation caused by Israeli settlements on the livelihoods of Palestinians.
New in Ceasefire, West Bank Diary - Sunday, January 27, 2013 16:42 - 0 Comments
West Bank Diary | The Right of Return: the question that will not go away
Reflecting on conversations with people on 'both sides' of the Israel-Palestine divide, Derek Oakley explores the significance of 1948, and the prospect of Palestinians returning to their homes.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Tuesday, January 15, 2013 17:05 - 1 Comment
Special Report | Refuge Denied: African Asylum Seekers in Israel
While monitoring the effects of occupation for a Human Rights organisation in the West Bank, Derek Oakley reports on the African asylum seekers suffering racism and abuse inside Israeli territory.
Arts & Culture, Film & TV, Music & Dance, New in Ceasefire - Friday, June 22, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment
Film | Review: Inside the Revolution: A journey into the heart of Venezuela
As a new documentary by Pablo Navarrete, Jody Mcintyre and Lowkey is being released this summer, Derek Oakley went to a special screening of Navarrete's earlier film "inside the revolution" and reflects on its depiction of Venezuela, Chavez and the people living revolution.
Arts & Culture, New in Ceasefire, Theatre - Sunday, May 13, 2012 0:00 - 0 Comments
Theatre | Review: Cymbeline, South Sudan Theatre Company (Shakespeare’s Globe)
Part of the 'Globe to Globe' programme of 37 plays in 37 languages, the SSTC's Cymbeline is heavy with historical and political parallels. Ceasefire's Derek Oakley is impressed.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Saturday, April 21, 2012 0:00 - 2 Comments
Comment | Saudi Arabia: yes to human rights, just not here
While staunchly denouncing the Assad regime, Saudi Arabia's rulers have stamped down hard on dissent at home, outlawing protests and imprisoning opponents, all with the tacit support of the West. Derek Oakley examines the case of detained poet Hamza Kashgari, currently facing execution over twitter comments.
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