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Return to Palestine

edhill — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:18:51 -0700

The second eye-witness documentary by Ed Hill, following on from 'Our Sufferings in this Land'. Filmed during the Zaytoun olive harvest tour 2006.

Our Sufferings in this Land

edhill — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:03:02 -0700

This film documents a two-week visit to Palestine by a group of international peace activists in the autumn 2005. As well as visiting Jerusalem and Bethlehem the group stayed in two small rural towns in the West Bank working with the farmers harvesting their olives. Made using just a pocket video camera, but with the sense of presence and reality that the activist’s viewpoint brings, the film aims to present a concise understanding of the history, politics, geography, and culture of Palestine.

Afghan refugees face bleak future - 30 Dec 07

aljazeeraenglish — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Despite large international aid donations, hundreds of Afghan children are living in squalour in Kabul, the capital.

Aid groups say malnutrition is rampant across the country, and access to healthcare is limited.

For every thousand Afghan children born, 165 die within a year - and a quarter of all Afghan children die before their fifth birthday.

Al Jazeera's Owen Fay reports.

No respite for Somalia's displaced - 20 Dec 07

aljazeeraenglish — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Somalia's Dusa Mareb district, north of Mogadishu, is providing some internally displaced Somalis with a bit of security but, even in this area, there are severe shortages of food, water and shelter.

Andrew Simmons reports.

Investigate Chechnya's Disappearances

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:47:51 -0800

Chechnya has been deeply scarred by years of fighting between separatists and Russian federal forces. In the Chechen Mountains the conflict has forced families from their homes and is gradually destroying the unique culture of these communities. Thousands of people across Chechnya have disappeared, been imprisoned or tortured.

Please write to the following individuals to urge them to take action and investigate the disappearances:
President Vladimir Putin, Mr. Yuri Chaika, Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation, and Mr. Valery Kuznetsov, Prosecutor of the Republic of Chech

Iraq's internally displaced persons - 6 Dec 07

aljazeeraenglish — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

The Iraqi government has pledged $100 million to assist Iraqis returning to the country after fleeing violence.

As Al Jazeera's John Cookson finds, those in need of government assistance are yet to recieve sufficient help.

Talk to Jazeera - Meles Zenawi - 22 Nov 07 - Part 1

aljazeeraenglish — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Al Jazeera's Mohammed Adow talks to the Ethiopian prime minister about his country's role in Somalia and asks him whether his country is, as the UN claims, on the verge of war with Eritrea.

The Enemy Came

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:14:51 -0800

Families on the run from Burma Army offensives in Northern Karen State.

Steps to Freedom

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:11:37 -0800

A short documentary about a Free Burma Rangers relief training and mission to bring aid to Internally Displaced People in Karen State, Eastern Burma.

In Hiding: A year of survival under the Burma Army 2004-2005

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:05:41 -0800

"In Hiding" is a detailed account of human rights abuses committed by the Burma Army against ethnic minorities inside Burma over one year. It is an unrelenting document of the harsh reality of life inside Burma. The film shows a people who continue to resist the Burma Army and despite intense oppression, have hope.