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Fiji 2000 coup leader George Speight granted presidential pardon

September 20, 2024

RNZ Pacific The man behind the 2000 coup in Fiji, George Speight, and the head of the mutineers, former soldier Shane Stevens, have been granted presidential pardons. In a statement yesterday, the Fiji Correction Service said the pair were among seven prisoners who has been granted pardons by the President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, after recommendations ... <a title="Fiji 2000 coup leader George Speight granted presidential pardon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/09/20/fiji-2000-coup-leader-george-speight-granted-presidential-pardon/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji 2000 coup leader George Speight granted presidential pardon">Read more</a>

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France boosts Pacific security forces as symbolic ‘September 24’ date looms

September 19, 2024

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Fears of potential unrest on New Caledonia’s symbolic September 24 date have prompted stronger restrictions in New Caledonia and the deployment of large numbers of French security personnel. The date originally marked what France termed the “taking of possession” of New Caledonia in 1853. Since 2004, ... <a title="France boosts Pacific security forces as symbolic ‘September 24’ date looms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/09/19/france-boosts-pacific-security-forces-as-symbolic-september-24-date-looms/" aria-label="Read more about France boosts Pacific security forces as symbolic ‘September 24’ date looms">Read more</a>

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West Papuan fighters who kidnapped Kiwi pilot propose terms of release

September 18, 2024

RNZ Pacific Pro-independence fighters in the Indonesian-ruled West Papua region have proposed the terms of release for the New Zealand pilot taken hostage almost 18 months ago. The armed faction of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) kidnapped Phillip Merhtens, a 38-year-old pilot working for the Indonesian internal feeder airline Susi Air, in February ... <a title="West Papuan fighters who kidnapped Kiwi pilot propose terms of release" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/09/18/west-papuan-fighters-who-kidnapped-kiwi-pilot-propose-terms-of-release/" aria-label="Read more about West Papuan fighters who kidnapped Kiwi pilot propose terms of release">Read more</a>

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Pro-Palestinian activists hold protests to disrupt defence expo in Australia

September 18, 2024

By Efe Özkan Pro-Palestinian anti-war activists in Australia have protested in Melbourne, disrupting a defence expo set to open on Wednesday. Protesters gathered yesterday in front of companies connected to weapons manufacturing across Melbourne as police were called to prevent an escalation of the events, according to 7News Melbourne. Many police cars and units were ... <a title="Pro-Palestinian activists hold protests to disrupt defence expo in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/09/18/pro-palestinian-activists-hold-protests-to-disrupt-defence-expo-in-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Pro-Palestinian activists hold protests to disrupt defence expo in Australia">Read more</a>

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Call for UN sanctions on Israel to implement ICJ ruling on illegality of Palestine occupation

September 17, 2024

BDS National Committee The Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC), the largest coalition in Palestinian society leading the global BDS movement, has called for immediate pressure on all states to support the updated resolution tabled at the UN General Assembly calling for sanctions on Israel. The resolution is aimed at enacting the July 2024 Advisory Opinion ... <a title="Call for UN sanctions on Israel to implement ICJ ruling on illegality of Palestine occupation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/09/17/call-for-un-sanctions-on-israel-to-implement-icj-ruling-on-illegality-of-palestine-occupation/" aria-label="Read more about Call for UN sanctions on Israel to implement ICJ ruling on illegality of Palestine occupation">Read more</a>

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Up close and friendly with Vietnam’s war relic Củ Chi tunnels

September 16, 2024

COMMENTARY: By David Robie Vietnam’s famous Củ Chi tunnel network was on our bucket list for years. For me, it was for more than half a century, ever since I had been editor of the Melbourne Sunday Observer, which campaigned against Australian (and New Zealand) involvement in the unjust Vietnam War — redubbed the “American ... <a title="Up close and friendly with Vietnam’s war relic Củ Chi tunnels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/09/16/up-close-and-friendly-with-vietnams-war-relic-cu-chi-tunnels/" aria-label="Read more about Up close and friendly with Vietnam’s war relic Củ Chi tunnels">Read more</a>

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Open letters on Gaza that The Press shunned – the Handala protest

September 12, 2024

Pacific Media Watch Two open letters on the genocidal Israeli war against Palestinian sent to The Press for publication that have been ignored in the continued Aotearoa New Zealand media silence over 11 months of atrocities. Both letters have been sent to the Christchurch morning daily newspaper by the co-presenter of the Plains FM radio ... <a title="Open letters on Gaza that The Press shunned – the Handala protest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/09/12/open-letters-on-gaza-that-the-press-shunned-the-handala-protest/" aria-label="Read more about Open letters on Gaza that The Press shunned – the Handala protest">Read more</a>

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Greens accuse Australian police of ‘excessive force’ against anti-war protesters at arms expo

September 12, 2024

Asia Pacific Report The Victorian Greens have demanded an independent inquiry into Australian police tactics and alleged excessive use of force today against antiwar protesters at the Land Forces expo in Melbourne. State Greens leader Ellen Sandell said her party had lodged a formal protest to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC). “We have seen ... <a title="Greens accuse Australian police of ‘excessive force’ against anti-war protesters at arms expo" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/09/12/greens-accuse-australian-police-of-excessive-force-against-anti-war-protesters-at-arms-expo/" aria-label="Read more about Greens accuse Australian police of ‘excessive force’ against anti-war protesters at arms expo">Read more</a>

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Pro-Palestinian activists hold protests to disrupt defense expo in Australia

September 9, 2024

By Efe Özkan Pro-Palestinian anti-war activists in Australia have protested in Melbourne, disrupting a defence expo set to open on Wednesday. Protesters gathered yesterday in front of companies connected to weapons manufacturing across Melbourne as police were called to prevent an escalation of the events, according to 7News Melbourne. Many police cars and units were ... <a title="Pro-Palestinian activists hold protests to disrupt defense expo in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/09/09/pro-palestinian-activists-hold-protests-to-disrupt-defense-expo-in-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Pro-Palestinian activists hold protests to disrupt defense expo in Australia">Read more</a>

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Open letter to TVNZ – stop the bias, report fairly on the Israeli war on Palestine

September 8, 2024

OPEN LETTER: Our Action Station Dear TVNZ, We are deeply concerned with the misleading nature of the journalism presented in your recent coverage of the escalating crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. By focusing on specific language and framing, while leaving out the necessary context of international law, the broadcast misrepresents the reality of ... <a title="Open letter to TVNZ – stop the bias, report fairly on the Israeli war on Palestine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/09/08/open-letter-to-tvnz-stop-the-bias-report-fairly-on-the-israeli-war-on-palestine/" aria-label="Read more about Open letter to TVNZ – stop the bias, report fairly on the Israeli war on Palestine">Read more</a>

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PODCAST: A New Arms Race: Deterrence and De-Escalation Are They Still Valid Concepts?

August 21, 2024

political scientist and former Pentagon Analyst, Paul G. Buchanan and journalist Selwyn Manning discuss, debate, and assess whether deterrence is still a valid concept in international relations. Paul and Selwyn assess whether deterrence has failed in Syria, Ukraine, the Middle East, and failed to stop an intensification of threat in the South China Sea. And they consider the question: Is nuclear deterrence dead in the water?

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LIVE@12:45pm – A New Arms Race: Deterrence and De-Escalation Are They Still Valid Concepts?

August 21, 2024

The LIVE Recording of A View from Afar podcast will begin today at 12:45pm August 21, 2024 (NZST) which is Tuesday evening, 8:45pm (USEDT). In this episode of A View from Afar political scientist and former Pentagon Analyst, Paul G. Buchanan and journalist Selwyn Manning will discuss, debate, and assess whether deterrence is still a ... <a title="LIVE@12:45pm – A New Arms Race: Deterrence and De-Escalation Are They Still Valid Concepts?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/21/live1245pm-a-new-arms-race-deterrence-and-de-escalation-are-they-still-valid-concepts/" aria-label="Read more about LIVE@12:45pm – A New Arms Race: Deterrence and De-Escalation Are They Still Valid Concepts?">Read more</a>