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Nov 9, 2023 • 25min

Ex-UN official: Palestine-Israel two-state solution 'a joke’ at UN | Talk to Al Jazeera

Former UN official, Craig Mokhiber, criticizes the UN's inaction on the 'wholesale slaughter' of Palestinians by Israeli army. He discusses the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict and the use of 'genocide' to describe Israel's actions. The speaker highlights support received after a leaked letter and calls for recognizing the humanity of Palestinians in Western media.
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Nov 4, 2023 • 26min

Venezuela FM: Who is behind the country's political and economic stalemate? | Talk to Al Jazeera

It’s been 10 years since Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez died.In the years that followed, the country, home to the world’s largest oil reserves, suffered economic collapse, political chaos and a mass exodus.As Venezuelans face poverty and struggle to survive, more than 7 million have left the country in search of protection and a better life, according to the United Nations.Have foreign powers played a role in the country’s stalemate? And is there still a way out of Venezuela’s impasse?Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil talks to Al Jazeera.
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Nov 4, 2023 • 25min

Iranian President: The Palestinian cause is 'a necessity' | Talk to Al Jazeera

Iranian President discusses Iran's partnership with the Palestinian resistance, their diplomatic efforts for ceasefire and humanitarian relief, Israel's actions in Gaza, and criticism towards Iran's support for the resistance movement in Gaza
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Oct 28, 2023 • 26min

UN's Navi Pillay: Israel has 'no intention of ending occupation' | Talk to Al Jazeera

Navi Pillay, chair of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel, discusses the ongoing conflict and occupation. She highlights the militarized law enforcement operations of Israel, attacks on Gaza, and the commission's report. Topics include the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akhle, attacks on the UN and the Secretary General, and parallels between the Israeli occupation and apartheid in South Africa.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 26min

Palestinian PM: Will war on Gaza bring Hamas and Fatah together? | Talk to Al Jazeera

This podcast discusses the potential consequences of the Gaza war on the West Bank and the possibility of Hamas and Fatah joining forces. It explores the Palestinian Authority's diplomatic efforts, lack of communication with Israel, and challenges it faces. The podcast also examines the peace process in relation to the war in Gaza and emphasizes the need for Israel to end the aggression and occupation.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 24min

Red Cross's Mamadou Sow: 'I wish we could shield hospitals in Gaza'

The podcast discusses the aftermath of the breach of the blockade by Hamas, the role of the International Red Cross in facilitating the release of hostages, the situation of detainees and captives in Gaza and Israel, challenges faced by US and foreign nationals in Gaza, and the dire humanitarian situation and need for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 25min

Sierra Leone's president: Are there good military coups? | Talk to Al Jazeera

Former coup leader Julius Maada Bio, now president of Sierra Leone, discusses the recent protests, accusations of election irregularities, and the concept of 'good' coups. The podcast also explores the brutalities of the past war, the significance of education, and the challenges faced by Sierra Leone in global politics.
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Oct 14, 2023 • 26min

Maldives president-elect: Indian troops out a week after new term | Talk to Al Jazeera

The podcast discusses the strategic significance of the Maldives, the presence of Indian troops, strengthening ties with China, corruption concerns, asset recovery, Progressive Party corruption allegations, judicial reform, and the threat of climate change in the Maldives.
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Oct 7, 2023 • 26min

Paul Kagame: Africans can't permanently stay in a 'victim' position | Talk to Al Jazeera

Paul Kagame has ruled Rwanda for 23 years.The small, landlocked country of 13 million people has come a long way since the civil war and genocide of 1994. Rwanda’s significant progress in education, technology, healthcare and security has made the nation an African success story.But is living under Kagame’s government an African utopia? And as his influence in the region expands along with the country’s geopolitical role, is Rwanda proving a disruptive force in the region?The president of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News
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Sep 30, 2023 • 25min

Gabon PM: Is the military coup a 'season two' of the same elite’s rule? | Talk to Al Jazeera

The military seized power in oil-rich Gabon on August 30, 2023.It put President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest, ending the Bongo family’s 56-year rule.General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a cousin of the president, led that coup. The military leader appointed Raymond Ndong Sima as the prime minister of his transitional government.Was the coup in Gabon just a family crisis to push the country’s rule into the hands of a different branch of the same elite?Raymond Ndong Sima, prime minister of the transitional government of Gabon, talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News

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