After the tragic downing of MH17 the phrase of the day in the western media became “game-changer”. Was this really such an earth-shattering event? Certainly it represented a turning point for politicians and policy-makers in western countries, but in reality, it meant little to the brave soldiers fighting for Ukraine’s independence in the Donbas. [dropcap
“While it is true that right-wing and nationalistic parties did not win the EU parliamentary elections in all EU countries, a virulent assertion of “national identity” has descended upon Europe. Xenophobia and racism have engulfed large European territories.” [dropcap size=big]L[/dropcap]et’s start with Great Britain, a cluster of islands off the coast of Europe. According to
What does an aggressive animal backed into a corner do? Now we’re into nightmare scenario. [dropcap size=big]I[/dropcap]’ve spent the past week in Canada visiting my elderly parents. Other than having to deal with jet lag, I’ve also experienced a degree of culture shock: for the average Canadian, the situation in Ukraine is very distant indeed.
Looking at the video recording of the assault there is little doubt that the actions of the two police officers meet the prima facie requirements of the definition of the crime of torture. [dropcap size=big]T[/dropcap]he assault with intent to grievous bodily harm case against former SAPS warrant officers David Gunn and Gerrit Januarie was postponed
