Lynnwood Times Social Activism of the Year goes to the Palestinian protestors
Whether you agree with their cause and methods or not, protesters standing up for the rights of Palestinian civilians caught in the crossfire of Israel’s military might and the terrorist group Hamas have made a tremendous impact on the United States pressure on the Israeli government to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict in […]
UW graduate killed in Gaza protesting the Israel-Palestinian conflict
WEST BANK—Aysenur Eygi, 26, an American and graduate of the University of Washington, was killed in the Israel-occupied West Bank on Friday, September 6, while protesting the Israel-Palestine conflict. Eygi had dual citizenship with the United States and Turkey. Her family moved to the United States when she was still an infant and she grew […]
The Secretary-General letter to the President of Security Council invoking Article 99 of the United Nations Charter
NEW YORK CITY, NY, December 6, 2023—In a rare more and the first time under his tenure, United Nations Secretary General invokes Article 99 of the UN Charter urging the Security Council for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to avert a catastrophe in Gaza. “The parties to the conflict — and, indeed, the international community — […]
War Drums: Tension rise in Middle East as US strikes targets in Syria
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 27, 2023—Early Friday morning, the U.S. launched air strikes against Iranian-linked targets in eastern Syria in retaliation for a series of drone attacks on American military bases in Iraq and Syria, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced. Between October 17 and 26, U.S. and coalition forces have been attacked at least 12 separate […]
