Colonialism
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Namibia grapples with legacy of genocide on Shark Island
Under the radar A non-profit research agency believes it has located sites of unmarked graves of prisoners
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The Church of England's legacy of slavery
The Explainer Should the CofE offer financial redress for its involvement in the transatlantic slave trade?
By The Week UK Published
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'Snatch and grab loopholes prove the royals exploit what the poor cannot'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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Australia's Indigenous Voice referendum: a country forever divided?
Talking Point Resounding victory for the 'No' campaign is unlikely to settle the issue just yet
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Kenyan police could make Haiti's problems worse
Talking point Haiti has a history of disastrous foreign interventions. Kenyan police are accused of brutality. Now the two will mix.
By Joel Mathis Published
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Ghana abolishes the death penalty
feature It joins a growing list of African countries which are turning away from capital punishment
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Colonialism explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth How the power-thirsty West redrew the global map
By Rebecca Gillie Last updated
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‘It takes some soul searching to celebrate Canada Day’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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The British Empire’s policies still at play in the UK
feature Policies rooted in imperialism policies influence today’s tax and trade systems and even the wine we drink
By The Week Staff Published
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The link between colonialism and climate change examined
feature Top scientists point to connection for first time in new IPCC study
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Teaching positives of colonialism brushes dead bodies under the carpet’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Where are the Chagos Islands and why are they under dispute?
In Depth Islanders are still fighting to go back 50 years after they were forcibly removed by Britain
By The Week Staff Last updated
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‘Britain and Kenya must find and punish the still living perpetrators of crimes’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Discovery of unmarked First Nation graves turns spotlight on Canada’s colonial legacy
In Depth Human remains unearthed at former residential school in British Columbia adds to growing tally found across the country
By Joe Evans Last updated
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