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Turkey’s Femicide Epidemic: How Many More Women Will Die?

By Jova Bostanci, LLM Human Rights, Conflict and Justice “Statistically 7 women in Turkey are ‘savagely killed’ by current or ex-spouses in a single day” This statistic, reported by Turkish television station Habertürk, reflects a terrifying reality for women and girls in Turkey. Violence against women in Turkey is not

Hunger Strike! Suspended Student takes Direct Action

By Barty Roberts, Editor-in-Chief, BA Politics and International Relations Adam, a third year BA History Student, has begun a hunger strike until he is reinstated as a SOAS Student. He has been suspended for nearly two years as a result of his various protests in support of the Palestinian people.

Europe’s Most Pro-Palestinian State? Irish Policy Towards Palestine Since October 2023

'UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese recommended that Ireland should match their policies to their rhetoric, increase humanitarian aid, and emphasised continuing pro-Palestine activism in Ireland.'

South Korea - Martial Law, Impeachment and Arrest Warrant for President

South Korea - Martial Law, Impeachment and Arrest Warrant for President

'The President’s announcement has sparked widespread concern and fear.'

Apple Facing Legal Scrutiny Over DRC Conflict Minerals

"Macs, iPhones, and other Apple products are tainted by the blood of the Congolese people" claims the DRC's legal team.

The End of a Nightmare: Assad Regime Falls After 13 Years of Civil War

The End of a Nightmare: Assad Regime Falls After 13 Years of Civil War

'"Assad’s regime is finished in Syria – this is the biggest happening in the world." - Alhakim Marwan who fled Syria in 2012.'

VAT on Private Schools: Labour Finally Implements Long-Term Goal

‘Whilst private schools take a financial burden from state education, the social and economic consequences of the trajectories of pupils’ lives being determined by their parents’ abilities to pay private school fees seem like a steep price to pay.’