By Photographer: Zeinab Mohamed As the largest protests Egypt has seen in years have been met with violence, it may be time for Western countries to reassess their support for Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s authoritarian regime. This should come along with the realisation that the state of human rights in the North
▶︎ Towards A Safer Future
In the last show of the semester, we turned to the topic “Towards a Brighter Future” and discussed what future might entail for humanity. Is climate disaster around the corner or, maybe, another world war? [smart_track_player url=”https://radioaf.se/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/UPF_LiveShow_mixdown_final.mp3″ ] Listen to it on ITUNES (UPF Lund) Author: Sanjin Alagic Speakers: Image Source: Unsplash
Brunei: The Sharia Welfare State
Brunei recently implemented the death penalty by stoning for male homosexual relations and adultery. Additionally, thieving is penalized by forced amputation. Following the implementation of these harsh sharia punishments, George Clooney is leading a boycott of luxurious hotels connected to the small sultanate. International pressure eventually forced the sultan to
One Ban To Rule Them All: A Wider Perspective On The Alabama Abortion Ban
Alabama’s recent decision to implement a near-total ban on abortion has sparked a worldwide reaction, bringing new life into the debate around female reproductive rights and abortion laws. The ban, passed on May 14th, effectively bans abortions outright. According to Amnesty International, access to abortion is one of the most
Women And Children: The Most Vulnerable To Human Trafficking In Conflict And War
“Today is a special day for me. It is the day when good has triumphed over evil, the day when humanity defeated terrorism, the day that the children and women who have suffered persecution have triumphed over the perpetrators of these crimes. I hope that today marks the beginning of
▶︎ Unpacking Russian Social Media: If You Like Privacy, Tell Your Friends About It
What does the future hold for Telegram? In the last episode of the series, we discuss the importance of privacy for Telegram and what the consequences of the app’s agreement with the Russian state might be. What happens with the audience when privacy suddenly isn’t the main focus? What would
It’s More Than A Sunni-Shia Conflict: How The West Is Funding Warlords In Yemen
Nothing in Yemen has been left untouched by war, not even the air. Yemen’s four-year civil war has produced the world’s worst humanitarian disaster. The conflict between a Saudi-led coalition supporting the Yemeni government and Iran-aligned rebels has killed at least 10,000 people and pushed 14 million more to the
An Ethical Perspective On The Venezuelan Crisis
Today there is a passionate debate going on between two competing visions of global ethics. On one side there is the cosmopolitan vision, a universalist perspective that believes every person has equal moral value, regardless of their locality. On the other side there is communitarianism, which sees individuals, and their
By ▶︎ Unpacking Russian Social Media: An Insider’s Perspective
Second episode further unpacks Russian social media but this time investigating the role of state in the social media playground. We invited an analyst, who is working with Russian digital media, to talk about the recently introduced trends, blockage issues and the upcoming changes in the use of social media.
The Dissident Artist: Ai Weiwei And Yang Lian Panel Discussion At Malmö Library
Ai Weiwei is a world renowned Chinese artist. His work often acts as a medium for social commentary regarding topics such as human rights, migration, and activism. His work has led to controversy with the Chinese government, who imprisoned him for 81 days, an event met with global protests. On