EDM 1641: Victor Jara investigation
May 22, 2008
That this House expresses its condemnation of the proposal in Chile to close the legal investigation into the murder of Victor Jara; notes that those who committed crimes in the former Chile Stadium should not enjoy impunity, since the stadium was under the control of the Chilean armed forces in the days following the military coup when these crimes were committed; and believes that the Chilean courts and Chilean government should now act to ensure that the armed forces hand over information which will enable the officers responsible for the crimes to be identifed and facilitate the continuance of the investigation into this case which is symbolic both for Chile and the world.
The US and EU are crucial to Israel
May 14, 2008
George Bush, in common with all other outgoing US presidents, is paying a visit to the Middle East. He is going to join in the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel. During a rather testing interview on BBC World Service on Tuesday, he seemed to have difficulty in understanding the concept of the Nakba, the violence wreaked upon Palestinians during Israel’s foundation. Read more
EDM 1494: Arsenal Ladies FC
May 6, 2008
That this House congratulates Arsenal Ladies FC on winning the Women’s FA Cup for the ninth time with superb skill and determination; and applauds their spirit and commitment, which is encouraging many young women to take up football.
