Category: Global Issues

Myths Fuel Xenophobic Sentiment in South Africa

By Global Issues Johannesburg, Jul 07 (IPS) – Around the world, from Syria to Libya, from Bangladesh to Ukraine, millions have become refugees in foreign lands due to war, famine, or political and economic instability in their countries. Read the full story, “Myths Fuel Xenophobic Sentiment in South Africa”, on globalissues.org → Source: Myths Fuel […]

Sri Lankan Beggar’s Opera

By Global Issues LONDON, Jul 06 (IPS) – When Ceylon – now Sri Lanka – gained independence from Britain in 1948 after almost 450 years of colonial rule under three western powers, it was one Asia’s most stable and prosperous democracies. Read the full story, “Sri Lankan Beggar’s Opera”, on globalissues.org → Source: Sri Lankan […]