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Why is the ISIS flag being flown over Raqqa once again?
There has been a video of an ISIS flag been flown on Raqqa which has been circulating a lot around digital media in the last days. One would be forgiven for thinking that it was taken back in 2016, when ISIS still controlled the city and used it as the capital of its caliphate. But in fact it was taken in 2026, just a few days ago. So, why is this happening?
2 days ago10 min read
An alternative Uganda: Borrowing a leaf from the Rojava struggle for autonomy and freedom from State oppression and Imperialist Invasion.
by Kemitooma, Ugandan Political Exile. Sarah is a fighter with the YPJ, the women's protection unit of Rojava’s self-defence forces. Sarah fights on the front line and has defended Rojava with grace and strength. Yet, Sarah is also feminine, beautiful, and graceful. From the start of our interaction, I wanted to know Sarah’s secret and to be like her. Sarah introduced me to the teachings of Abdullah Öcalan, the revolutionary leader affectionately known as Apo. Apo means uncle
Nov 21, 20255 min read
MAKING THE COMMON: A journey to the Zapatista community
Part 1 of a reportage produced in December 2024 and January 2025 by the collective “caracteresnoexistentes” for the Lêgerîn Magazine. Capitalism doesn’t believe it will disappear At a school on the edge of the city, nestled in the middle of a pine forest, large wooden rooms are used to teach work skills to indigenous students. The walls are adorned with colorful murals that reflect themes of autonomy, nature, snails, and other Zapatista art. Various areas offer a range of ite
Oct 29, 20254 min read
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