Apartheid on two continents
Foreign Policy Journal / Foreign Policy Journal
29-Mar-2010 (2 comments)
We all have a common history
that crosses borders in terms of both country and time. Together with
black and white in South Africa, we acted forcefully, taking a stand
against apartheid and defining the evil and the good. We became part of a
historic decision, a decision that was made by an earlier generation
and led to many today being able to feel pride over our common history. vz.expand(this)">

Today we can unfortunately
read analytical reports showing that the evil remains in other parts of
the world. Today we should therefore again react forcefully when this
appears, when it becomes visible. Tor Sellström has, in his work,
documented what Sweden did to fight apartheid in southern Africa. South
African researchers have now found signs of apartheid in Palestine. But
how do we use this knowledge? How does the world react?

Most surfaces are covered with post-its;
yellow, green and pink. Each post-it has its place. Not carelessly
posted on the wall, but consciously placed an exact distance from the
rest. I look around and see a pattern, but do not understand all the
codes: countries, persons, events, years, money.

The shelves are covered with books and
folders, alphabetized, based on... >>>

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Bavafa

excellent read and very true

by Bavafa on Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:00 AM PDT

Mehrdad


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Mola Nasredeen

Excellent Report on Apartheid Systems

by Mola Nasredeen on Tue Mar 30, 2010 09:48 AM PDT

Here is an interesting section of this article:

"Apartheid in South Africa had three starting points; to divide the population into groups based on race, and to give the white race preference in terms of rights, services and privileges. The second starting point was about dividing up the country into geographically segregated areas and transferring the population into these based on race. In addition, a person from one area could not access another area. The third prerequisite was a combination of security laws and rules created to oppress and suppress any resistance and which also strengthened a system of domination based on race.

The authors of the report consider that the Palestinian people live under a similar system. The three prerequisites are visible in the occupied territory. The system of privilege is extensive and well built, the geographically segregated areas clear and well established and the security laws are one-sided and in place to among others preclude all forms of resistance, something each Palestinian is well aware of.'

Thanks for posting it.


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