Tunisia: Tunisian Independence - Between Political Negotiations and Armed Resistance
The article reflects on the historical significance of Tunisia's independence from French colonial rule, highlighting the dual strategy of political negotiations and armed resistance that characterized its path to sovereignty.
Tunisia: Tunisian Independence - Between Political Negotiations and Armed Resistance
Tunisia's independence from French colonial rule on March 20, 1956 marked a significant milestone in its history, leading to a reflection on the struggle for sovereignty as the country prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2026.
Namibia: The History of a Country Shaped From a Rich and Traumatic Past
The article discusses Namibia's rich history, particularly its anti-colonial resistance against German and South African rule leading to independence in 1990, and features insights from political scientist Henning Melber's work on the subject.
Taiwan leader William Lai ‘glorifying Japanese colonial rule’, Beijing says
Taiwan's leader William Lai faced backlash from Beijing for remarks claiming that the early Kuomintang rule was more oppressive than Japanese colonialism.
The Dictionary of Pro-Japanese Collaborators is Historical Justice, UNESCO Documentary Heritage
The Dictionary of Pro-Japanese Collaborators documents figures involved in collaboration with Japanese colonial rule in Korea and reflects on the historical context and implications of their actions.
100 Years of Liberation, Instead of Polarization, Coexistence… Proposal for 'National Engagement' by 152 Progressive and Conservative Elders
A group of 152 political and social leaders from across the spectrum in South Korea have proposed fostering coexistence and dialogue as a means to address societal polarization and conflict ahead of the 100th anniversary of liberation from colonial rule.
[Exclusive] Even after suffering under Japanese colonial rule... the recognition of independence movements by teenagers is a 'high wall'
The struggle for recognition of a teenage independence activist from the Japanese colonial period highlights the challenges faced by descendants seeking acknowledgment and rewards for their ancestors' sacrifices.
Look at Nazi Rule: The Manning of the Machines of Violence
The article explores the historical context of collaboration in Nazi rule and colonial systems, focusing on the involvement of local officials in the persecution of Jews.
When the Story Began: How the Film 'Palestine 36' Reads the Roots of the Nakba?
The film 'Palestine 36' explores the daily lives and struggles of Palestinians during the 1936-1939 uprising against British colonial rule, presenting a narrative that emphasizes the quest for normalcy and freedom.
Kwack Jong-seok and Kim Chang-suk, ‘Literary Figures of March’ Leading the ‘Paris Petition’
Kwack Jong-seok and Kim Chang-suk have been selected by the National Korean Literature Museum as 'Literary Figures of March' for their significant contributions to the independence movement during Japanese colonial rule.
UN chief pushes for decolonisation of Western Sahara, 16 territories
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the complete decolonisation of Western Sahara and 16 other territories still under colonial rule.
Africa: UN Chief Urges Renewed Push to Complete Decolonization As 17 Territories Remain
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for renewed efforts to complete the decolonization process for the remaining 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories.
British university to return looted African artifacts
The University of Cambridge will return over 100 looted artifacts to Nigeria, responding to calls for repatriation of cultural items taken during colonial rule.
Nigeria court orders UK to pay £420m over miners shot dead in 1949
A Nigerian court has ordered the UK to pay £420 million to the families of 21 miners killed by security forces during a strike in 1949, highlighting historical injustices during colonial rule.
Kenya: Kenya Mourns Death of Last Mau Mau General Kiambati Wa Njora At 106
Kenya mourns the passing of General Kiambati wa Njora, the last Mau Mau general, who died at 106, symbolizing the end of an era in the fight for independence from British colonial rule.
"The Great Emptiness" in which people died. Namibia reflects a bloody German past and a globalized present
The article discusses Namibia's tumultuous history marked by German colonial rule and subsequent struggles for independence, alongside its surprising connections to the Czech Republic.
They Barely Freed Themselves from the British. The Father of the Nation Was Killed Just Before Independence
Burma declared its independence on January 4, 1948, ending over six decades of British colonial rule and marking its transition to a sovereign state.
Ghana wins independence on that day. Her example has inspired others
On March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first African country to gain independence from British colonial rule, marking a significant moment in the end of colonialism in Africa and inspiring other nations on the continent.