Author: Ilham Rawoot
Blog Summary: Turkey’s Complicity in Azerbaijan’s Oil Sales to Israel In Turkey, the debate over the state’s involvement in Azerbaijan’s oil sales to Israel is intensifying, with activists protesting against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s actions. Recently, two Palestinian activists holding an anti-government banner during a TV show on TRT News faced deportation. This incident led to their arrest, along with two Turkish activists, by the authorities. The banner demanded Erdogan to stop feeding oil to Zionists and end complicity in genocide, resulting in charges of insulting the president under Article 299. Highlights: The protests mainly focus on the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan…
In Germany, the Link Between Climate Justice and Palestine Sparks Controversy Climate justice and support for Palestine go hand in hand for many activists worldwide, but in Germany, this connection has caused rifts and polarization. While international climate groups advocate for Palestinian justice, mainstream German climate activists staunchly support Israel. This divergence has led to fragmentation and weakening of traditional climate justice organizations like FFF Germany and Ende Gelaende. To fill the gap, decolonial climate justice groups like BIPoC for Future, Black Earth Kollektiv, and Klima4Palästina are emerging as prominent voices. These groups challenge the dominant narrative, focusing on the…