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...state.” But Matory took issue with the idea that critics of Israel were not motivated by a concern for human rights. “It’s no surprise that the same people who are critical of Israel tended to be highly critical of South Africa??s apartheid regime and are now highly critical of the Sudanese government,” he said. “If Israel has been singled out in any way, it has been through its exemption from criticism and the allegation that criticism of Israel is somehow anti-Semitism...
Last Friday, the spring sun warmed the air and a gentle breeze rustled trees in Radcliffe Yard. Too cheerful a setting for “The Future of Humans Rights Practice: Innovations in Africa?? conference? Not if one follows the latest evolution in development aid standards—in fact, a miracle can happen: “Africa,” “human rights,” and “optimism” can indeed be used in the same sentence. It may not surprise many that Paul Wolfowitz, the newly anointed chief...
...African film, Hood brilliantly finds a sympathetic, yet not syrupy sweet, way to embrace life’s tragedies and also showcase its victories. Street-hooligan-turned-gang-leader Tsotsi, played by Presley Chweneyagae in his debut role, is from a township (ghetto) outside of Johannesburg, South Africa??s golden metropolis. Tsotsi (which in Afrikaans means “Thug”) bumbles out of his existentially meaningless life of violence when he steals a car and only later discovers a baby in the back seat. “Tsotsi” is adapted...
...years in a row, with 2004’s “The Sea Inside” and 2003’s “The Barbarian Invasions.” But I think they will turn down “Paradise Now” in favor of South Africa??s “Tsotsi,” which has just enough exotic feel-goodery to make voters feel pleased with themselves...
Gumboots performed an energetic Gumboot dance, which dramatizes the working lives of miners in South Africa??s oppressive apartheid government. Dressed in overalls and boots, the dancers were incredibly moving as they portrayed the plight of Black South Africa...