Tag #Colonialism

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Senegal Investigates 1944 Thiaroye Massacre Through Excavations

Archaeological excavations have begun in Thiaroye, Senegal, to investigate the 1944 massacre of African soldiers by French colonial forces, aiming to determine the exact number of victims, their identities, and their burial site, as the number of deaths remains highly disputed.

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France to Build High-Security Prison in French Guiana Amid Local Outcry

France plans to build a high-security prison annex in French Guiana by 2028 to house 60 dangerous drug traffickers and Islamic radicals, sparking protests from local officials who were not consulted, despite the territory having a homicide rate 14 times the national average.

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Big Tech's Colonial Analogy: Unchecked Power and the Need for Regulation

Big Tech companies, led by figures like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, are increasingly compared to colonial companies due to their monopolistic practices, control over vast populations, and influence on global political discourse; this raises concerns about unchecked power and the need for governme...

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France to Abolish 17th-Century Slave Code

France's Prime Minister pledged to formally abolish the Code Noir, a 17th-century legal code governing slavery in its colonies, which remains unofficially in effect despite slavery's abolition in 1848; this follows a parliamentary inquiry highlighting the legal anomaly.

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France-Algeria Diplomatic Crisis Erupts Over Western Sahara

France's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in July 2024 caused a major diplomatic crisis with Algeria, leading to severed communication between officials and the expulsion of French diplomats, highlighting the unresolved historical tensions between the two countries.

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From Provincial Spain to European Identity: A Personal Journey

A Spanish author recounts his personal journey from provincial isolation to achieving his literary and European aspirations, contrasting his youthful dreams with the complexities and contradictions of European identity and history, emphasizing the need for ongoing vigilance against the resurgence of...

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The Promise: Dutch Colonial Legacy in West Papua

The Promise" exposes the forgotten Dutch colonial history in West Papua, contrasting the colonial narrative with the ongoing struggle for independence by Papuan refugees and highlighting a secret US-Indonesian mining deal that led to an estimated 500,000 deaths.

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Haafner's Anti-Colonial Testimony: Exposing Brutality in 18th-Century India

Jacob Haafner, a Dutch anti-colonial writer, detailed the brutality of British and Dutch colonialism in 18th-century India in his newly translated work, "Een Hollander op blote voeten," exposing atrocities like the torture of servants and the massacre of entire villages.

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Ancient India: Living Traditions Exhibition at the British Museum

The British Museum's "Ancient India: Living Traditions" exhibition explores the shared roots and iconography of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, highlighting the influence of nature and showcasing community involvement and ethical considerations in its design, challenging traditional museum narrativ...

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Forgotten Soldiers: Colonial Contributions in WWII

Two readers describe the unacknowledged contributions of millions of Black and Brown soldiers from the British colonies during World War II, highlighting the systemic issues of historical erasure and the lack of recognition for their service, including pension rights.

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France's €30 Billion Debt to Haiti: A Legacy of Colonial Exploitation

France owes Haiti approximately €30 billion in reparations for a debt imposed in 1825 to compensate former slave owners, a sum that significantly hampered Haiti's development and continues to be a point of contention.

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Nazi Germany's Persecution of Black Germans: A Delayed Reckoning

The Nazi regime in Germany systematically persecuted Black Germans, facing limited recognition until recent historical research and activism highlighted their suffering, including forced sterilizations, business confiscations, and exclusion from public life.

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