Nagorno-Karabakh is celebrating the anniversary of the proclamation of its republic on 2 September 1991, under fresh memories of the recent border clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan last July. Authorities of Artsakh (the official name of the Nagorno-Karabakh state) insist that the conflict can only be solved through negotiations where all players —including the Azerbaijani authorities— make peaceful means a priority. Keep reading

Dossier 21.7.2020 a les 09:00h Sahrawi women are a pillar of resistance against Moroccan occupation The Western Sahara conflict has yet to be definitively resolved. It now belongs to the category of the so-called “forgotten,” or “frozen” conflicts. The conflict itself is not the only issue to have been forgotten despite the unlawful Moroccan occupation: the United Nations resolutions, the Sahrawi ... Keep reading

News 5.6.2020 a les 10:15h Occitan festival of “linguistic biodiversity” broadcasts languages, literatures online Exceptionality caused by the coronavirus health crisis has pushed the Ostana Prize —a reference for minority languages and literatures— to hold its 2020 edition in an unusual way. The festival, which traditionally takes place in the Occitan village of Ostana (Valadas Occitanas, Piedmont), is this year being held online. On 5 and 6 June, the Ostana Prize is broadcasting more than 20 activities, including live interviews, conferences, literary readings, and documentaries, for a total 15 hours. Keep reading

News 26.5.2020 a les 17:00h Puerto Rico heads to sixth non-binding referendum on political status Citizens of Puerto Rico are called to vote for the sixth time on the relationship the island should have with the United States. It is unlikely that the referendum will immediately lead to a new status for Puerto Rico, as the vote is not binding and does not have the support of the US government. Keep reading

News 12.5.2020 a les 12:45h Pro-autonomy, pro-democracy demonstrations resume in Hong Kong More than 200 people, including minors, were arrested during the latest demonstration demanding respect for Hong Kong autonomy and the enhancement of the democratic system there. The protests are regaining momentum in May after a forced halt due to restrictions imposed by the fight against coronavirus. Meanwhile, the governments of Hong Kong and China are announcing a firm hand to handle with the issue. Keep reading