Lessons in Decolonisation: John Minto draws parallels between Aotearoa and Gaza injustices
Decolonisation is not a historical debate — it is a living political struggle. Speaking at a Palestine solidarity rally in…
protests
-
-
Palestine solidarity rally greeted by Rainbow Warrior Gaza protest
Palestinian supporters and protesters against the 21 months of Israeli genocide in Gaza marched after a rally in downtown Auckland on Saturday across the Viaduct to the Greenpeace environmental flagship Rainbow Warrior — and met a display of solidarity.
-
‘Cracks are opening up’ in Western complicity over Gaza genocide, says Minto
About 2000 New Zealand protesters marched through the heart of Auckland city today chanting “no justice, no peace” and many other calls as they demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the Israeli atrocities in its brutal war on the besieged Palestinian enclave.
-
Open letter to Fijians – ‘why is our country supporting Israel’s heinous crimes in Gaza?’
The Fijians for Palestine Solidarity Network has condemned the Fiji government’s failure to stand up for international law and justice over the Israeli war on Gaza in their weekly Black Thursday protest.
-
Pacific civil society groups condemn ‘heavy-handed’ French crackdown over Kanaky unrest
Pacific civil society and solidarity groups today stepped up their pressure on the French government, accusing it of a “heavy-handed” crackdown on indigenous Kanak protest in New Caledonia, comparing it to Indonesian security forces crushing West Papuan dissent.
-
1000 protest in Auckland over Israel’s war on Gaza, honour Nakba victims
About 1000 people in Aotearoa New Zealand gathered for a two-hour rally in central Auckland today and marched down Queen Street and returned to Aotea Square to mark the Nakba three days early — and protest over Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
-
Palestine protesters stage Gaza ‘die-in’ as leaders call for step up in boycotts
A score of Palestine solidarity protesters draped themselves in white shrouds with mock blood in a sombre “die-in” demonstration at Te Komitanga Square — the heart of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city — on Sunday as speakers urged people to take a stronger boycott against Israeli products.
-
Sydney University students set up Gaza solidarity camp as war marks 200 days
Students and activist staff at Australia’s University of Sydney (USyd) have set up a Gaza solidarity encampment in support of Palestinians as similar student and academic protests spread across the United States — and faced crackdowns by police.
-
‘Food not bombs’ Gaza protesters picket MFAT offices in Auckland
About 20 pro-Palestinian protesters have picketed New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) office in Auckland, demanding a stronger stance by the government against the genocidal Israeli war on Gaza and for an immediate ceasefire.
-
‘Ceasefire now’ protesters march on NZ naval base, demand Luxon upholds Israel genocide court order
About 200 protesters marched through the heart of Auckland’s tourist suburb of Devonport on Monday to the Royal New Zealand Navy base, accusing the government of backing genocide in the Middle East.