It has been confirmed that an Iranian-linked group launched ‘radioactive’ drones less than half a mile from the Israeli embassy near Kensington Palace last Thursday. The drone attack on the Israeli embassy took place inside Kensington gardens on Thursday 16th April. The launch location was confirmed through geolocation – the […]
Like a “football match” – How Bristol immigration protests unfolded
Todays protests at a Bristol hotel housing asylum seekers. Five arrets were made according to Avon and Somerset Police. Two main groups descended on the Mercure hotel, mainly the far-right ‘Bristol Patriots’ and a collection of ‘anti-fascist’ and ‘anti-racist’ far-left counter protests. By late morning, police were positioned at both […]
Mapping the flag movement in Bristol
This map is updated when possible. Flags may get taken down, please email gobpan@use.startmail if you have any updates or want to share stories on this phenomenon. Bristol Patriots is the main group that is involved in lining the streets of Bristol with mostly British, English, Welsh and even Scottish […]
More Strike Days announced in Bristol pay standoff
Bristol NEU Confirms New Strike Dates Affecting Cathedral Schools Trust Tom Bolton, branch secretary of Bristol NEU, stated that the Cathedral Schools Trust owes staff a “significant amount of money” and called the situation an “injustice.” Industrial action across 12 schools is scheduled for 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, and 20th […]
Bristol van dwellers in battle ‘for soul of the city’
Van dwellers in Bristol say the battle for a place to live feels like the “soul of the city is being fought over”. It comes after van dweller numbers hit a record high this month, according to activists from the Protect the Downs private Facebook group who surveyed the Downs […]
Girls Allowed – The Club Supporting Women in Bristol
Founded this year, with the ‘belief that no women should suffer in silence, should struggle or feel isolated and therefore Girls Allowed has been created to achieve an uplifting, safe space in which women can feel comfortable, relatable and heard.’ I spoke to founder, Kirsty Hicks about why the group […]
Bristol Housing crisis worsens as Bristolians start living in caravans
Dwellers in the Clifton Downs risk causing a city-wide problem, with a potential of housing system collapse, as some Bristolians choose van life instead of putting up with sky-high rents. Caravan dweller, Johnny complains about the excessive costs of rent and the constant movement of the caravan communities. When challenged […]
Why Brexit Should Happen: An Analysis on Brexit EU-UK Relations
With a whirlwind of British politics taking place right under our eyes, the British public is being continuously asked and ever more confused by the shifting parameters of a process they have no control over. The Brexit paralysis is Britain’s biggest challenge of the status quo since WW2, and has […]
A Trip to Palestine and Israel | سافرت إلى فلسطين وإسرائيل
Earlier this summer, I was lucky enough to visit both Israel and the Palestinian territories. My focus bridges from the current Israeli/Palestinian discourse and how mainstream media works in creating sentiment. The multilayered dynamic conflict has played out at different stages through millennia. As well as being the center of […]
The Islamic State Endgame
After over a year since the decisive loss of Raqqah, and the slow protracted loss of territory of the militant group. A media frenzy now descends on Al-Baghouz Fawqani AR: الباغوز فوقاني. The town, with a prewar population of just over 10,000 and situated on the banks of the Euphrates. […]