Self-Determination

May 13, 2020

Coronavirus: Indonesia Militarises WP

The Indonesian government has been using the virus to justify its increased militarisation in West Papu. According to reports, some natives have been imprisoned and tortured, with some being denied. Moreover, in response to the crisis, West Papua released over 30,000 Indonesian prisoners to avoid spreading the virus, while Indonesia has not reciprocated any prisoners' release.   

May 13, 2020

Coronavirus: Indonesia Militarises WP

The Indonesian government has been using the virus to justify its increased militarisation in West Papu. According to reports, some natives have been imprisoned and tortured, with some being denied. Moreover,...

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May 07, 2020

Coronavirus: Divergence between London and devolved...

The United Kingdom has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. As it stands there are over 248,800 cases in the UK, with the highest concentration in English cities, such as London and Birmingham. However,...

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May 05, 2020

District of Columbia: Partizanship Trumps Rights...

In recent statements over the question of statehood for the District of Columbia, the US President has highlighted the ways in which partizan politics in the US takes precendence over the representational...

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May 05, 2020

Coronavirus: Spanish Parties Agree to Extend ...

Spanish political parties have been trying to reach a deal in order to extend the state of lockdown in the country. The deal would continue the centralisation of political power in Madrid and would delay...

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May 03, 2020

Coronavirus: China & Religious Oppresion

The Chinese Communist Party is using the COVID-19 outbreak to introduce legislation in Tibet, which further limits Tibetan and Uyghur rights and is enforcing a Chinese-centric way of life in Tibet and...

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Apr 30, 2020

Barotseland: Kenneth Kaunda's Birthday Shouldn't...

While Zambia and the international community celebrate Kenneth Kaunda’s 96th Birthday, most Barotse people will choose to frown upon the man they consider responsible for Barotseland’s...

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Apr 29, 2020

Coronavirus: How Somaliland and Taiwan Manage...

Despite being unrecognised states, Taiwan and Somaliland, remarkably, are responding to the coronavirus more effectively then some of their recognised neighbours. This comes in spite of the international...

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Apr 27, 2020

Coronavirus: Guam Supports Taiwan's Participation...

The US territory of Guam has recently issued a resolution in support of Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organisation (WHO) and "commending them for their successful response to the COVID-19...

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