The Ides of Ramadan

Noruz procession in Afrin

Five days before the Persian spring festival of Noruz, the US-UK coalition launched an unprovoked bombing attack on Yemen, targeting resistance sites in Sa’ada and Taiz, Hodeidah port and the capital Sana’a. Although the date of this attack – the Ides of March – already suggested some significant advance planning, this was confirmed by the… Continue reading The Ides of Ramadan

Corralling the Media in Australia by the 5 eyes.

 Since I wrote about the pall of disinformation hanging over Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert following her sudden release from Iran’s Evin prison in late November, she has made a number of significant and carefully orchestrated public appearances through selected Australian media. While alternative truths about her identity and offences have been mentioned – if only to… Continue reading Corralling the Media in Australia by the 5 eyes.