Sakir Yildirm, one of the Bristolian volunteers on the Gaza aid convoy has just txted (sorry this is shocking) to say:- From the GazaAidConvoy stuck on the Libyan-Egyptian border trying to enter Egypt. ‘We told them we have medical... Read more
Two Bristol drivers are part of an eleven vehicle 25 strong team British Gaza-Aid-Convoy-2013 on their way to deliver donated medical aid to Gaza. Hopes were high on their four thousand mile journey south through Europe and across North... Read more
Ken Loach, director of much loved and well known films such as Kes, Sweet Sixteen and Land and Freedom – known for repeatedly championing the underdog and revealing the hardships and struggles of those at the bottom of the social... Read more
Friends have spoken to Tom Woodhead this weekend who is still being held in a deportation prison in Israel following his arrest in Palestine more than a week ago. He described how he and two other Palestinians were lined up against a wall... Read more
The realities of gender inequality and female disempowerment are recognized and acknowledged worldwide, as well as the particular challenges faced by women and girls in the developing world
Read moreUnfortunately, I could not find out the name of the caricaturist who has produced this image, but still it is worth sharing
Read moreBy Iqbal Tamimi This article has nothing to do with salads or gardening. Parsley has a new role as a saviour of freedom of expression and an official sponsor that rescued a television station from bankruptcy
Read moreBristol peace activist arrested in Palestine Friends have spoken by phone to the Bristol peace activist who is being held in an Israeli jail. He is cheerful, but suffering bruises and a black-eye from a beating by Israeli soldiers during his... Read more
UK peace activist faces deportation by Israeli occupation authorities and is set to be detained by Special Branch and questioned on return. 
Read moreWilliam Dalrymple a world renowned British historian, journalist and best seller writer who has achieved more than 20 prestigious literary awards so far, and has three honrary doctorate degrees launched his latest book, ”Return of a King, The... Read more