His week that was – Kevin Healy Part Two of recent history of the first black slave republic, Haiti – PHD candidate and journalist Sasha Gillies-Lekakis The impact of the Rajapaska family on Tamils in Sri Lanka – Renuga Inpakumar from the Tamil Refugee Council  (follow their facebook page here for updates and events) Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees on the reporting of violence against Palestinians and Yemenis, in comparison to the coverage of war in Ukraine. Also two Australians we could do without: Scott Morrison and George Brandis The continuing push to mine the sea bed and the equally strong opposition – Nat Lowrey from the Deep Sea Mining Campaign

His week that was – Kevin Healy Part one of recent history of the first black slave republic Haiti – PHD candidate and journalist Sasha Gillies-Lekakis First meeting of those who signed The Treaty For The Prohibition Of Nuclear Weapons – Associate Professor Tilman Ruff Dr Binoy Kampmark looks at two countries who practice collective punishment: Israel and India Dr Tim Anderson back from two weeks in Cuba with activists from the Levant

His week that was – Kevin HealyBDS in the belly of the beast – Journalist Adrienne Weller Report by the International Observer Mission on the Philippines election in May – human rights activist Peter MurphyLawyers demonstrating in Malaysia about political interference in the judicial system – Malaysian/Australian Lee TanIs civil war possible in the US and much more – anti war activist Kathy KellyLeft president for Colombia – journalist and author Fred Fuentes

His week that was – Kevin Healy New Philippines President later this week – Human rights and trade union activist Peter Murphy An activist and broadcaster, what is all means – Anne McAllister presenter of The Celtic Folk Show on 3CR. Emeritus Professor Stuart Rees taking the advice of the pharmacist in Lismore and buying a jam donut Journalist and researcher Nic Maclellan analysing the French National Assembly elections The failure of the Summit of The Americas with journalist and author Fred Fuentes

Situation in Sri Lanka – Lionel Bopage, former liberation movement leader Retired solicitor Max Costello with non-conforming of a law and sabotage of a law Associate Professor Jake Lynch from Sydney University on anti-semitism and anti-zionism GeneEthics Network report with Bob Phelps, Executive Director

His week that was – Kevin Healy The vultures are circling: mining ventures in Bougainville – Fyfe Strachan, Policy Director of Jubilee Australia (Scramble for Resources 2022 report available here) Results of first round of elections in Colombia – David, from United for Colombia Australia (UFCA) Update on West Papua – Ronny Kareni Draconian penalties for saving Victorian fauna and flora – Sue McKinnon  (links: Environmental Justice Australia petition and info, Environmental Justice Victoria website, Human Rights Law Centre media release)

His week that was – Kevin Healy30 years of activism for independence for Bougainville – Vikki JohnChanges to the Westminster System with new breed of independents and challenges for the new ALP government – writer and academic Binoy KampmarkThe life and times of Emeritus Professor Stuart ReesFree Palestine Melbourne: relatively new activist group but achieving great things – member Melissa Yvonne

His week that was – Kevin HealyPart 2 of the recent history of Nicaragua with journalist, broadcaster and PHD candidate Sasha Gillies-LekakisEmeritus Professor Stuart Rees has identified a new pandemic and its spreading: The Lying PandemicWhat is really happening in the Pacific with someone who really knows – Researcher and journalist Nic MaclellanAnti war activists Kathy Kelly, Brian Terrell and Nick Motten teaming up with actor Martin Sheen to focus attention on drone warfare and efforts to end the war in Ukraine

Part 1 of recent history of Nicaragua – activist, journalist and PHD candidate Sasha Gillies-LekakisAnalysis of Philippines elections – human rights activist May KotsakisView point on Ukraine and Russia – Dr Tim AndersonSpeeches at Nakba Rally in Melbourne

His week that was – Kevin HealySUSTAIN – sowing the seeds of change – Dr Nick Rose, Executive DirectorResults of the 2nd and final vote for French President – journalist and researcher Nic MaclellanAnother setback for Julian Assange as he fights extradition to US for exposing their war crimes – Academic and lecturer at RMIT University Binoy KampmarkUS peace and anti-war activist Brian Terrell talking about drones, Nevada Desert Experience and the war in Ukraine