During an anti-racist rally in London, Daniel Kebede, the general secretary of the National Education Union, suggested that Chris Kaba was the victim of ‘two-tier justice’ in the case of his shooting death by firearms Sergeant Martyn Blake. Kebede made these comments while speaking out against far-right activist Tommy Robinson at a counter-demonstration. Kebede criticized the treatment of Kaba, a former gang member, and highlighted the lack of transparency in the case. Additionally, Kebede has been vocal on various political issues and was elected as the NEU’s general secretary with a low voter turnout. He has a history of controversial remarks, including apologizing for using an anti-Semitic phrase online. Robinson, who had organized a march on the same day, was unable to attend due to being charged with failing to provide his mobile phone access code to police. At the rally, one person was arrested for a racially aggravated public order offense.
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‘Thank you for the trust you have placed in me’ – President Higgins delivers final St Patrick’s Day message after 14 years
In his final address as president, Michael D Higgins expressed gratitude for the support and kindness of the Irish people during his two terms in office, emphasizing the importance of shared values in addressing global challenges. He highlighted the need for solidarity and compassion in the face of division, inequality, and environmental degradation, urging a rejection of cynicism and a commitment to transformative ideals. Higgins called for a renewed sense of solidarity and shared responsibility...
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