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French slavery law repealed: 'Now we can start talking about reparations,' historian says

Now that France has finally repealed the so-called Code Noir or Black Code, experts are urging the country to also consider the issue of reparations. The Code Noir was the law that effectively regulated slavery by making people like property, notably in the French colonies – enabling people to be…

France 24

Hindu groups in UK slam SOAS-led report into 2022 Leicester unrest

LONDON: Hindu groups have rejected a new SOAS-led report into the 2022 Hindu-Muslim Leicester riots which seeks to blame Hindus and “Hindutva” for much of the violence, saying they have serious concerns about its impartiality, funding and panel composition.

The Times of India

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters defy Prime Minister with 'un-British' October 7 demonstrations

Protesters rallied outside some of London’s most prestigious universities on the second anniversary of the devastating October 7 attacks

Evening Standard

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Palestine protests go ahead across UK on second anniversary of 7 October

March through London and campus sit-ins in Glasgow and Edinburgh proceed despite prime minister’s pleas

The Guardian - UK

Adrian Mayer obituary

Other lives: Anthropologist at Soas University of London who carried out an influential study of the Indian caste system in the 1950s

The Guardian - UK

‘She didn’t realise how dangerous it was’: London-bound student held in China over Tibet support

Zhang Yadi was due to begin a degree in the UK but the activist vanished on holiday amid tensions over Dalai Lama

The Guardian - UK

London master’s student who advocated for Tibetans detained during China visit, friend says

Zhang Yadi was due to begin her master’s degree at SOAS University of London this month

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Verdict due for Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in royal insult case

Looming ‘lese majeste’ court ruling holds royal reckoning for Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Al Jazeera

Why auction of Buddha relics was called off and why it matters – an expert in Asian art explains

The slick online catalogue entry for “Premium Lot 1, The Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha” on the Sotheby’s Hong Kong website was abruptly replaced on May 7 with a single line notification: “The auction has been postponed.”

The Conversation

Richard Rathbone obituary

Other lives: Professor of African history at Soas who delighted in his membership of a local choir in Wales

The Guardian - UK

Moving pictures: comics and animation exhibition showcases stories of migration

Graphic novelists, cartoonists and animators use testimonies of migrants to depict tales of survival and escape across the world in show at Soas University of London

The Guardian - UK

Ex-BBC correspondent jailed for paying for online child sex shows

Duncan Bartlett has been jailed for paying for online sexual shows featuring children

Evening Standard

'Hezbollah's response could overwhelm Israel's Iron Dome', expert says

Nearly 500 people have been killed as Israel strikes Hezbollah sites in Lebanon. The air strikes have left more than 1,600 people wounded, as residents in the south and east are urged to evacuate. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Mesrob Kassemdjian, a teaching fellow at the Department of Politics…

France 24

An opportunity to expand your outlook: how to choose your postgraduate studies

Whether you want to change the world, change your fortunes or simply scratch an intellectual itch, understanding what you want from your postgraduate course will help you make the right choice

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From the company you keep to the art you see – how do you maintain a global perspective in an insular minded world?

In an age beset by division and inward-thinking, Soas is ideally placed to help students zoom out, see the bigger picture and unlock new solutions

The Guardian - UK

What is the Soas ethos? Four scholars pick the art, music and books that bring the global mindset to life

At a university that encourages students to explore the world through a wider lens, cultural works can play an important role in promoting fresh perspectives

The Guardian - UK

Gaza protest camps at UK universities wind down amid legal action

Of 36 encampments at end of May, around a dozen are still active, as protesters fight to stay

The Guardian - UK

Anna Allott obituary

Other lives: Lecturer in the Burmese language who taught British diplomats and was involved in charity work with Aung San Suu Kyi

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Evening Standard

Students occupy LSE building in protest over Gaza conflict

The occupation comes as Pro-Palestinian protests break out at universities across the UK

Evening Standard

‘Our universities are complicit in Gaza — that must stop’: inside London's student protest camps

Following last month’s crackdowns on pro-Palestine student protests in America, a new wave of student campus occupations are springing up across the UK. We met activists at UCL, SOAS and Goldsmiths

International Business Times

Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests Spread To UK Universities

The grass outside SOAS University of London has been dotted with a handful of tents since the start of this week, with Palestinian flags and slogans calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Evening Standard

Samaria Ayanle: Friends of missing London student criticise search after body found three weeks ago

Some of Samaria Ayanle’s friends described the three-week gap as ‘unforgivable and unjust’

The Guardian - UK

David Hawkins obituary

Other lives: Leading scholar of the languages of ancient Turkey

The Guardian - UK

Pat Coombes obituary

Other lives: Lecturer who helped to set up a controversial social sciences degree course at the Open University

France 24

Biden made mistake in 'refusing to call for ceasefire' in Gaza, expert says

As speculation mounts that the current four-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza could soon be extended, we speak to Gilbert Achcar, professor of development studies and international relations at SOAS, University of London. He says that Western leaders – and US President Joe Biden in particular…

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