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Culture Conflicts And Advancement
You are not what you say you are, you are not what you think you are, and you are not what your father is, you are what you are, and you may be surprised when you figure out what that is. ...
Thuggery haunts all levels of Indonesian society
Thuggery haunts all levels of Indonesian society. Thuggery, or “premanisme,†flourishes because of weak leadership, lax security and poor law enforcement. And the country now is witnessing thuggery at an ...
Who burned 13 orphan boys alive in Yangon, Myanmar?
Buddhist Nationalism provides the perfect cover for the military elite of Myanmar to continue their decades-long campaign of ethnic cleansing of Muslims, Christians and other indigenous minority groups throughout the ...
Rohingya: A Community in Exodus
In our land, mothers and children are safe. And they haven’t heard of boat people. People in the Rohingya community in west Myanmar are denied citizenship where they live. Even though they’ve been born ...
What A Religious Background
Dropping the bomb with absolute aplomb... Id-iom are artists and purveyors of all manner of artistic creations. Original artwork, stencils, graffiti, screenprints, limited editions… ...
Martyrs & Saints
Love your friends like your own soul, protect them like the pupil of your eye. ...
Ghost Tribe
At least half of California's estimated 150,000 Native Americans lack official recognition by the federal government. The Winnemem Wintu tribe of Shasta County struggles to continue practicing its traditions without ...
“We Are Ready To Wreak Havoc And Clash With All Of You” : Reflections By An Unrepentant Leader
West Papua Resistance Leader, Victor Weimo: "I must thank the colonialists for continuously teaching us to aspire to true humanity by means of rebellion." ...
Expert Warns of Rohingya Genocide
According to Prof. Schabas, one of the foremost experts on international criminal law: “We’re moving into a zone where the word can be used (in the case of the Rohingya). When you see measures preventin ...
US Ambassador to Indonesia Addresses Violence Against Minority Groups
The United States Ambassador to Indonesia Scot A. Marciel said lax law enforcement was responsible for cases of violence against minority groups in the country. ...
Burma: An Appeal to End Violence in Arakan State
The violence in Arakan State over the past two weeks has caused disillusion for some, division among many, and shock and anguish for everyone. Racial and religious tensions that have simmered just beneath the surface ...
Burma: Sectarianism and Speculation
The sectarian crisis gripping Burma’s Arakan State is brutal, tragic and poses a serious threat to the entire country’s future. Yet alongside the horror, a sense of confusions reigns regarding exactly ...
Indonesia: No Model for Muslim Democracy
While Indonesia has made great strides in consolidating a stable, democratic government after five decades of authoritarian rule, the country is by no means a bastion of tolerance. The rights of religious and ethnic ...
Of Myths and Facts: Kashmir
Ultimately the truth of Kashmir will have to triumph; Kashmir will surely outlive this hate, divide and oppression. ...
Papua Calling Episode 1, 2012 – Muslims Call for Peace
Ustad Adnan and Fadhal are part of a small minority of West Papuan Muslims. They argue that the problems in Papua don't just affect the predominantly Christian population. "Don't view the problems in Papua as Christi ...
Papuan Church Leaders Demand More Inclusive Talks with Indonesian Govt
A US State Department spokesperson, speaking on condition of anonymity, said: “We urge the Indonesian authorities to ensure due process and procedural safeguards in accordance with Indonesian law and Indonesia ...
Dressed for Success
"Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have." Art by Oleg Borodin. ...
