Examining Human Rights and the prospects of war in East Ukraine

Program Title: FLASHPOINT EAST UKRAINE: War and the Human Rights Question
Description: This week, the Global Research News Hour attempts to probe, once again the Ukraine powder-keg with three great interview guests.

First, Roger Annis, writer, anti-war activist and an editor of the New Cold War website will join us to talk about the human rights situation and the distortions he sees in a recent UN report. He will also touch on the subject of whether or not Jews are being targeted by some of the ultra-nationalist factions being utilized by the Ukraine government. He will also comment on Canada's recent vote against a resolution to combat the “glorification of Nazism.”

Next, Ukrainians of Ethiopian extraction are facing increased persecution both from the bombs and shelling, and from the beatings and mistreatment they receive from both the “independists” and from Kiev forces. One of these individuals joins us by phone from Donnetsk to explain the plight of Ethiopians and Africans generally living in the country at a time of war. (Transcript follows.)

Finally, James Petras, Bartle Professor (Emeritus) of sociology at Binghamton University, New York, provides his perspective on the geopolitical realities of the region, the possibility of an all-out war between NATO and Russia over the Donbass region, and the prospects for the West backing away from the brink.

Host(s): Michael Welch
Featured Speakers/Guests: Roger Annis, Tefera Alemu, James Petras

Credits: interviews by Michael Welch

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