Racism at the Ukrainian Border: A reminder that racism doesn’t pause in times of war
Picture this: your country has been invaded because the leader of the neighbouring country feels threatened by democracy. So, you decide to flee your home, the town you grew up…
University of Edinburgh show support for students in Ukraine
After one week since the Russian government began its invasion of Ukraine, there have been significant and growing casualties of soldiers and civilians on both Ukrainian and Russian fronts. The…
Tragedy on the Channel
On Wednesday 24th November, smugglers pushed an inflatable dinghy along the coast of northern France towards the English Channel. The migrants on the dinghy each had their own aspirations: some…
The Afghan crisis: how students can help
Approximately 10,000 Afghans will be resettled in the UK this year following the Taliban takeover. After more than four decades of conflict, Afghanistan now has 3 million internally displaced people.…
The politicised fear of migrants in Greece
On the 30th January 2020, the Greek government announced a contentious new plan to build a floating barrier which will run across the Aegean Sea, implanted from the island of…
Belonging: Lost Voices at Coburg House
Hussain Akrad’s art presents a shattered impression of humanity, combining a lurid, dream-like sense of displacement with vividly focused images of a harsh and destructed reality. Currently displayed at Coburg…
Commentators have misunderstood Merkel’s refugee policy
There is a saying that there are always two sides to every story. When it comes to politics, there are usually not only two opinions on a matter, but a…
Abandoning the Dubs scheme is inexcusable
Not so long ago, I, along with thousands more, marched across Edinburgh to protest against President Trump’s ban of all Syrian refugees and all visitors, green card holders, and asylum…