Day: March 29, 2021

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George Floyd trial a test for ‘racist US justice system’ – Black Lives Matter’s Hawk Newsome

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We speak to Hawk Newsome, the co-founder of Black Lives Matter Greater New York. He discusses the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer accused of killing George Floyd, how the trial is a test for a “racist and biased” judicial system, the racist history of the police in the US, the connection between drug use and poverty that … Read More >George Floyd trial a test for ‘racist US justice system’ – Black Lives Matter’s Hawk Newsome

Categories Asia & Pacific

Amid escalating violence, Myanmar’s armed insurgents warn of action as clamour grows for ‘federal army’ to defend civilians

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As the death toll from the Myanmar military’s crackdown on anti-coup protesters continues to rise, some of the country’s ethnic armed groups warned that they “would not just stand by and do nothing” if the killing carries on. … Read More >Amid escalating violence, Myanmar’s armed insurgents warn of action as clamour grows for ‘federal army’ to defend civilians