[This is a monthly archive of pieces written by Jadaliyya contributors and editors on the Occupations, Interventions,and Law (O.I.L.) Page. It also includes material published on other platforms that editors deemed pertinent to post as they provide diverse depictions of O.I.L.-related topics. The pieces reflect the level of critical analysis and diversity that Jadaliyya strives for, but the views are solely the ones of their authors. If you are interested in contributing to Jadaliyya, send us your post with your bio and a release form to post@jadaliyya.com [click "Submissions" on the main page for more information]
Quick Thoughts: Khalil Shaheen on Palestinian Reconciliation and the New Palestinian Authority Government, Khalil Shaheen
Shaheen responds to the Beach Camp reconciliation agreement and the Palestinian government forming as a result.
South Sudan: A Civil War by Any Other Name, Jadaliyya Reports
A report issued by the International Crisis Group.
Egyptian Investment Law Axing Proxy Litigation Harmful to Citizen Rights, Menna Omar
Originally published in Arabic by Legal Agenda, Omar assesses the decision of the Beblawi cabinet to revise investment law in Egypt.
Curbing Violence in Nigeria (II): The Boko Haram Insurgency, Jadaliyya Reports
A report issued by the International Crisis Group.
Angela Davis and Jadaliyya Co-Editor Noura Erakat on Mass Incarceration in the United States and Palestine (Video), Jadaliyya Reports
Video of keynote addresses given by Jadaliyya co-Editor Noura Erakat and Scholar/Activist Angela Davis.
Press Release: NLG Fact-Finding Delegation Calls for End of U.S.-Backed Administrative Detention of Palestinians by Israel, Jadaliyya Reports
A press release issued by the National Lawyers Guild.
Press Release: New date of 21 October Set for Trial of Rasmea Odeh, Jadaliyya Reports
A press release issued by the Defense Committee for Palestinian American organizer Rasmea Odeh.
Religion, Race, and Repression in Mauritania: The Ould Mkhaitir Apostasy Affair, Alice Bullard
Bullard provides an overview of the blasphemy trial of Mohamed Ould Mkhaitir, a Mauritanian accused of religious blasphemy over a publication he authored denouncing caste-based racism in Mauritania.
Lebanese High Court Consecrates the Right to the Truth: Natural Rights as a Foundation, Ghida Frangieh
Frangiegh discusses the implications of a Lebanese State Council ruling holding relatives of missing persons have the right to the truth regarding their fate, in a piece originally published by Legal Agenda.
Revolution and Return: Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon and the End of Politics, Max Ajl
A review of Diana Allan's book Refugees of the Revolution: Experiences of Palestinian Exile.
O.I.L. Media Roundup (28 May), O.I.L. Editors
A compendium of news articles and other materials circulating on Occupation, Intervention and Law.
Lebanese Judges and Journalists: Breaking the Stereotypes, Nizar Saghieh
In a piece originally published by Legal Agenda, Saghieh analyzes the relationship between the Lebanese judiciary and media.
Press Release: DePaul Divest Declares Victory in Student Campaign, Jadaliyya Reports
A press released issued by the DePaul University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine.
Press Release: NLG Palestine Subcommittee to Observe Appeal Hearing of Slain U.S. Peace Activist Rachel Corrie, Jadaliyya Reports
A press release issued by the National Lawyers Guild.
نقاش نقدي لتطبيقات النموذج الجنوب إفريقي على فلسطين, Fawwaz Traboulsi
Traboulsi discusses what activists can learn from similarities between Zionism and the former apartheid regime in South Africa.
Joint Statement: Verdict Against Mahienour El-Massry Must be Renunciated, The Protest and Public Assembly Law Needs to be Revised, Jadaliyya Reports
A statement issued by Nazra for Feminist Studies and signed by a number of Egyptian women's advocacy groups.
Nobel Peace Laureates and Others to Human Rights Watch: Close Your Revolving Door to US Government, Jadaliyya Reports
An open letter to Human Rights Watch Executive Director Kenneth Roth, signed by a number of Nobel Laureates and academics and originally published by alternet.org.
Defence for Children International Releases Video and Accompanying Statement Detailing Israeli Killing of Two Unarmed Palestinian Teenagers, Jadaliyya Reports
A press release and video issued by Defence for Children International Palestine.
O.I.L. Media Roundup (17 May), O.I.L. Editors
A compendium of news articles and other materials circulating on Occupation, Intervention and Law.
Identity Crisis: The Israeli ID System, Visualizing Palestine
An info graphic on the Israeli colored ID card system, produced by Visualizing Palestine.
Sixty-Six Years of Ongoing Nakba – Back to Basics: The Right of Return is a National and Inalienable Right, Jadaliyya Reports
A press release signed by sixty-eight organizations and institutions in support of the Palestinian right of return.
Danny Glover, Grace Lee Boggs, Bill Ayers, and Other Actors & Activists Call for Cultural Boycott of Israel, Jadaliyya Reports
The following statement was issued on 12 May 2014 by Grace Lee Boggs, Danny Glover, Bill Ayers and others calling for cultural boycott of Israel.