Repression and Nonviolent Resistance in Africa’s Last Colony

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Nov 24, 2016 The Sahrawis, the indigenous population native to the Western Sahara region, are in a protracted struggle for independence, and face terrible human rights violations by Morocco. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ours Is a Hope of Action

Staff / Truthdig Nov 15, 2016 In the movement for equality, justice and peace, we smile at trouble and gather strength from distress. We grow brave by reflection and do not shrink. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Are Think Tanks as Independent as We Think?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2016 Some of the world’s most respected think tanks are swayed by corporate interests, The New York Times reports, and researchers working within the groups often have conflicts of interest. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pro-Independence Parties Win Big in Catalonia’s Regional Election

Staff / Truthdig Sep 29, 2015 Together the nationalist coalition Junts pel Sí and the Popular Unity Candidacy party in Spain won the absolute majority of parliamentary seats in Sunday's regional election in Catalonia. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New Poll Finds Scotland Would Vote for Independence in a Second Referendum

Staff / Truthdig Sep 2, 2015 The survey suggests that 53 percent of Scottish voters would vote "yes" and 44 percent "no," with 3 percent undecided. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Catalonia Backs Away From Independence Referendum

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 14, 2014 A regional party leader has confirmed that the Catalan government has forfeited plans to hold a public vote on independence from Spain. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Catalans Call for November Independence Vote

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 28, 2014 The leader of Spain's wealthy northeast region opposed the country's central government in Madrid on Saturday and formally called for a referendum on independence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Debate: Independence or Partisanship

By Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers, Truthout Mar 31, 2014 Finally, there is a much needed debate about the relationship that people who are working for progressive change should have with the Democratic Party -- one that has existed at the edges, in email discussions and private conversations, but is now moving to center stage. And it includes the issue of a presidential run by Sen. Bernie Sanders. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

South Sudan Becomes a Nation

Staff / Truthdig Jul 9, 2011 After more than five decades of civil war that have seen millions displaced and killed, South Sudan seceded from the Arab-dominated north Saturday to become Africa's newest nation. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

South Sudan Battles Rebels

Staff / Truthdig Mar 13, 2011 New fighting erupted in Sudan’s recently declared autonomous southern half when rebel forces staged an attack on the city of Malakal. The battle comes as South Sudan counts down to its official secession on July 9. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Violence Dampens Southern Sudan’s Celebration

Staff / Truthdig Feb 11, 2011 It was just last month that Sudan’s southern half voted to secede from its northern neighbor, but bloody clashes between south Sudan’s army and fighters loyal to a renegade soldier have reportedly left almost 140 people dead, most of them civilians. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

South Sudan to Become World’s Newest Nation

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2011 While the outcome may have been a foregone conclusion, the official results are finally in: South Sudan has voted, with 99.57 percent in favor, to secede from the north. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )