Injustice Anywhere Threatens Justice Everywhere

This episode was recorded on Thursday 26 October. 2023. Please note that themes of war, conflict and genocide are discussed. 

In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King said:   "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny." Today, Lilly is joined by Irungu Houghton, Executive Director - Amnesty International Kenya. Together, they delve into the complexities of the war in Palestine and Israel, as well as the conflicts in Ethiopia, Sudan, & the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Irungu sheds light on the harsh realities faced by the people in these regions and the need for ongoing international attention and engagement. Irungu offers insightful perspectives on the links between settler colonialism in the Middle East and Kenya, the right-sized role of the global North in the Continent, and what may be looming ahead if the ongoing conflicts here and elsewhere remain unresolved. Lilly and Irungu also address the challenges posed by social media, misinformation, and disinformation in today's digital age, stressing the importance of triangulating information and relying on our principles, judgment, and moral compasses to navigate these turbulent times and understand our responsibilities. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of these complex geopolitical issues, their impact on the affected populations, and the broader implications for global justice and accountability.

How you can get involved?

• Consider signing the Amnesty International Petition to demand a ceasefire by all parties to end civilian suffering and joining Amnesty International (Kenya) 
• Consider donating to:
• The Palestinian Children's Relief Fund 
• Dror Israel  
• Help people fleeing violence in Ethiopia
• Democratic Republic of the Congo Emergency
• Islamic Relief Worldwide - Sudan  
• Consider reading the following: 
• Irungu's articles: The world must now find lasting solution to Palestine occupation and Kenya must demand civilians are protected
• Meditations on War and Peace by Mamka Anyona 
• The Fall of all Walls: Genocide in Palestine by Osman Siddiqi
• Quote Irungu references from Gandhi can be found here 
• The Birth of Israel, Myths and Realities by Simha Flapan (book)
• The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi (book)
• Consider watching or listening to the following: 
• Dr. Gabor Maté on Israel/Palestine - October 28, 2023
• Hamas Took Her Son
• The Jewish Left Is Trying to Hold Two Thoughts at Once - The Ezra Klein Show 
• iTunes
• Israel's long war on Gaza with Norman Finkelstein | The Chris Hedges Report
• "We are the indigenous people of this land": HE Hazem Shabat Palestine Ambassador to Kenya
• "Israel has not broken any law": HE Michael Lotem Israel Ambassador to Kenya 
• Israeli Journalist Amira Hass: How Can the World Stand By and Witness Israel's Slaughter in Gaza?

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Music Credits: Selam & Hello Jingle by Silas Piper

Piano Ambient Music: Scott Buckley

Production by: Sahihi Africa Productions