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Postcards from Naxos
Every August, the Greek islands come to life. Greeks travel there to escape the intense heat of the cities, looking to cool off in the
The Human Rights Museum built on stolen land
From August 10-18 CPT-Turtle Island Solidarity Network hosted a delegation called Unmasking and Dismantling Settler Colonialism. Participants spent time learning in Winnipeg, Kenora, and Grassy Narrows. This is one delegate’s reflection.
Even our dead are imprisoned
In most parts of the world, visiting a grave is a simple, deeply human act. People walk to the cemetery, bring flowers, sit by the
Prayer of a part-time peacemaker
The following prayer was written by Maggie Hindley, a reservist with CPT Palestine. God, I love this place.I love its scents and its tastes,its limestone
CAME: Twenty-five years of solidarity at the border
Earlier this summer, CAME (Centro de Atención al Migrante Exodus), the migrant shelter in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, celebrated its 25th anniversary. Established in 2000
Journalists must be protected during political conflicts
Since yesterday evening, the security situation in Sulaymaniyah Governorate has become increasingly unstable. Sulaymaniyah security forces stormed the headquarters of the People’s Front Party, leading
Escalating assault on journalists
The escalating assault on journalists in the Kurdish Region of Iraq is disturbing. What we are witnessing is not simply “violations” of press rights, but
Unjust treatment by the KRG continues against Sherwan Sherwani and further erodes freedom of expression
On August 19, 2025, journalist Sherwan Sherwani was tried and convicted in the Bnaslawa Misdemeanor Court for allegedly threatening a security officer inside the Erbil
Keep solidarity alive
Over the past year, migration flows in the Northern Aegean have changed. The large boatloads of people who once arrived —carrying fear, hope, and memories
Fear in the city
About ten years ago I was travelling in Naples. I was staying at a hostel when I struck up conversation with a man from the
Updates on violations against journalists and activists in Iraqi Kurdistan | July 2025
July recorded one of the most repressive and aggressive periods of the year for journalists and activists by governmental authorities and entities. During the month,
Turkish military attacks reduce by 97%, amid ongoing peace developments and new Turkish military operation
In late February, imprisoned PKK leafer Abdullah Öcalan announced the disarmament of the party. CPT Iraqi Kurdistan reports on the announcement’s regional impact on the ground.
Nobody is innocent in the occupation’s eyes
Under occupation, even the most ordinary milestones can put you in the crosshairs. This week, two members of CPT Palestine reflect on how daily life
God of life and creation
We come before you with heavy hearts, deeply concerned by the urgent and ongoing harm done to our homeland. In Iraqi Kurdistan, forests, farmland, and
Palestine solidarity persists despite repression
In Toronto, Canada, police continue to repress demonstrations in solidarity with the people of Palestine. The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has expanded a “Hate Crimes
Motherhood in doubt
Women in Palestine have many reasons to worry, but motherhood under occupation brings even heavier fears. Danya Nasereddin reflects on the meaning of motherhood and resistance in these conditions.
Too tall for them to believe you
What does it mean when a child is “too tall for their age”? CPT Palestine’s Shahd Al Junaidi reflects on the oppressions meted out to such children under the Israeli Occupation of Palestine.
The power to define
It took me years to understand, after moving to Greece, that “racism” is often used as a catch-all for many different forms of personal prejudice.
Grassy Narrows leads opposition to nuclear waste dumping
As Canada accelerates economic development at the expense of Indigenous sovereignty, Grassy Narrows and other Indigenous communities are taking a stand to say “NO” to toxic waste being dumped on their lands.
Alligator Alcatraz is not a joke
As the Trump administration unveils a new immigration detention facility, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz”, CPT offers new resource for immigrant rights activists.
The peasant prophets
Micah was a peasant farmer born in Moresheth, a quiet village located in Judah, southwest of Jerusalem. This peasant farmer prophesied against the greed and
Paths and pitfalls
I’ve been reading Mohammed El-Kurd’s Perfect Victims. He’s a Palestinian from Jerusalem and a poet. I don’t quite know how to describe the book: it’s
The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn
On 11 July, the Greek parliament approved the three-month suspension of the right to apply for asylum for people coming from North Africa. CPT Aegean Migrant Solidarity is one of 109 organisations calling for this unlawful legislation to be withdrawn.
The charge: defending the land
Thousands of Palestinians are languishing in Israeli prisons simply for existing and upholding their right to live freely on their ancestral land. Among them are