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26.02.202518:15
Ukraine is now set to agree to the looting of its natural resources. On Friday, President Zelensky will meet Trump in New York to finalize an agreement granting US corporations access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, valued in the trillions.
Washington has funneled military aid to Ukraine, presenting itself as Kyiv’s key ally. But now, as the war drags on, the economic reality is setting in—the US wants returns on its investment, reinforcing a long history of US exploitation of weaker nations. With China dominating rare earth production, the US sees Ukraine’s resources as key to maintaining its global influence.
Meanwhile, at the start, Ukraine was full of optimism, believing Western promises of support and partnership. Now, it finds itself trapped entirely dependent on US support. Rejecting the deal would mean losing US backing, leaving Ukraine to fend for itself in a war it cannot sustain.
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Washington has funneled military aid to Ukraine, presenting itself as Kyiv’s key ally. But now, as the war drags on, the economic reality is setting in—the US wants returns on its investment, reinforcing a long history of US exploitation of weaker nations. With China dominating rare earth production, the US sees Ukraine’s resources as key to maintaining its global influence.
Meanwhile, at the start, Ukraine was full of optimism, believing Western promises of support and partnership. Now, it finds itself trapped entirely dependent on US support. Rejecting the deal would mean losing US backing, leaving Ukraine to fend for itself in a war it cannot sustain.
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26.02.202512:12
During the night, Israel launched several airstrikes on various sites in southern Syria, targeting Suwayda, Deraa, and the countryside of Damascus, killing at least two people.
The attacks coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s call to demilitarize southern Syria and push out Syrian army forces from Quneitra, Deraa, and Suwayda. The Israeli military stated that these areas “constitute a threat to the citizens of the State of Israel” and vowed to continue its aggression.
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized that the airstrikes were part of a “new policy” aimed at "taming" southern Syria. He further declared, “Israel will not allow southern Syria to become southern Lebanon.” The same night, the Israeli army also targeted eastern Lebanon, killing at least two people.
In response to the airstrikes, people in Damascus took to the streets to show solidarity with the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham-led government and to demand it defend itself by directly attacking Tel Aviv.
The attacks coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s call to demilitarize southern Syria and push out Syrian army forces from Quneitra, Deraa, and Suwayda. The Israeli military stated that these areas “constitute a threat to the citizens of the State of Israel” and vowed to continue its aggression.
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized that the airstrikes were part of a “new policy” aimed at "taming" southern Syria. He further declared, “Israel will not allow southern Syria to become southern Lebanon.” The same night, the Israeli army also targeted eastern Lebanon, killing at least two people.
In response to the airstrikes, people in Damascus took to the streets to show solidarity with the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham-led government and to demand it defend itself by directly attacking Tel Aviv.
25.02.202515:26
Will Germany lead the EU-US fractioning? Amid a falling out with the Trump administration, Germany’s Chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz is taking unprecedented jabs at the US. He even went as far as likening Washington’s election meddling in Germany to Russia’s purported interference in the country.
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24.02.202511:30
DPR Korean doctors are “violating” UN sanctions by providing medical services in DR Congo, according to US government-funded Radio Free Asia. What the report omits is that ongoing conflicts have left millions in DR Congo without much-needed medical services.
With one of the world’s lowest healthcare coverage rates, DR Congo’s hospitals and clinics lack personnel, equipment, and critical medicine. Decades of conflict—especially in the country’s east—have further restricted access to essential care. However, since 2019, UN Security Council Resolution 2397 has barred DPRK medical staff from working abroad.
Yet, the DPRK doctors in DR Congo wouldn’t be the only ones in Africa; reports indicate DPRK medical workers also operate in war-torn Libya and elsewhere. In the Republic of Congo, locals have even praised their presence: “Actually, this clinic saves a lot of people. Instead of going to big hospitals, we come here for first aid.”
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With one of the world’s lowest healthcare coverage rates, DR Congo’s hospitals and clinics lack personnel, equipment, and critical medicine. Decades of conflict—especially in the country’s east—have further restricted access to essential care. However, since 2019, UN Security Council Resolution 2397 has barred DPRK medical staff from working abroad.
Yet, the DPRK doctors in DR Congo wouldn’t be the only ones in Africa; reports indicate DPRK medical workers also operate in war-torn Libya and elsewhere. In the Republic of Congo, locals have even praised their presence: “Actually, this clinic saves a lot of people. Instead of going to big hospitals, we come here for first aid.”
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21.02.202517:37
Serbia is experiencing the biggest student movement that Europe has seen in decades. The prime minister was forced to resign, but protests forge on. Watch red. media’s explainer to understand the catalyst, geopolitical dynamics, and profound impacts of the current uprising.
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21.02.202513:34
Another mass burial has taken place in eastern DR Congo—this time in Bukavu, recently seized by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. After weeks of fighting around the key city, the Red Cross has been collecting bodies for a mass grave, reporting that children are among the victims.
The M23 rebels captured Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, after the Congolese army withdrew amid reports of low morale and indiscipline. The UN has confirmed cases of summary execution of children by the M23 rebels after they entered the city.
The chaotic retreat and the rebels’ swift takeover of Goma and Bukavu—eastern DR Congo’s two major cities—have fueled fears of the country’s fragmentation, a regional war involving Uganda, and growing speculation in Kinshasa about a possible coup against President Felix Tshisekedi.
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The M23 rebels captured Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, after the Congolese army withdrew amid reports of low morale and indiscipline. The UN has confirmed cases of summary execution of children by the M23 rebels after they entered the city.
The chaotic retreat and the rebels’ swift takeover of Goma and Bukavu—eastern DR Congo’s two major cities—have fueled fears of the country’s fragmentation, a regional war involving Uganda, and growing speculation in Kinshasa about a possible coup against President Felix Tshisekedi.
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26.02.202516:14
“It’s more dangerous than the First and Second Intifada.”
Veteran Palestinian journalist Ali Samoudi was a key voice during the Second Intifada and a witness to the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces. Now, he sounds the alarm on the escalating violence in Jenin. Launched on January 21 under the pretext of targeting armed groups, Israel’s “Iron Wall” operation has unleashed a brutal campaign across the occupied West Bank.
Watch the full report here for an in-depth look at Israel’s escalating military invasion.
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Veteran Palestinian journalist Ali Samoudi was a key voice during the Second Intifada and a witness to the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces. Now, he sounds the alarm on the escalating violence in Jenin. Launched on January 21 under the pretext of targeting armed groups, Israel’s “Iron Wall” operation has unleashed a brutal campaign across the occupied West Bank.
Watch the full report here for an in-depth look at Israel’s escalating military invasion.
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26.02.202511:14
US President Donald Trump depicted his vision of “Trump’s Gaza” through an AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform.
The video presents a digitally reimagined Gaza Strip, transformed into what Trump calls the “Riviera of the Middle East.” It features AI-generated images of Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Elon Musk, amidst golden statues and piles of money.
The accompanying soundtrack reinforces the message with lyrics such as: “Donald's coming to set you free, bringing the light for all to see. No more tunnels, no more fear. Trump Gaza is finally here.” The video comes as Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East envoy, announced plans to host a summit of real estate developers to discuss Gaza’s future.
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The video presents a digitally reimagined Gaza Strip, transformed into what Trump calls the “Riviera of the Middle East.” It features AI-generated images of Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Elon Musk, amidst golden statues and piles of money.
The accompanying soundtrack reinforces the message with lyrics such as: “Donald's coming to set you free, bringing the light for all to see. No more tunnels, no more fear. Trump Gaza is finally here.” The video comes as Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East envoy, announced plans to host a summit of real estate developers to discuss Gaza’s future.
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25.02.202513:46
Aaron Bushnell self-immolated on this day one year ago to call attention to the genocide in Palestine. A member of the US Air Force, Bushnell dressed in his military fatigues to self-immolate in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC. After pouring a flammable liquid on himself, he repeated “Free Palestine” until he couldn’t speak anymore. He died shortly after.
On February 25, 2024, the morning of his self-immolation, Bushnell posted on Facebook: “Many of us like to ask ourselves, ‘What would I do if I was alive during slavery? Or the Jim Crow South? Or apartheid? What would I do if my country was committing genocide?’ The answer is you’re doing it. Right now.”
US leaders were silent on Bushnell’s extreme act of protest, and some media outlets labeled him as “mentally ill.” Bushnell’s sacrifice and courage have been honored by people from Yemen to Palestine, where there is now a street named after him in Jericho.
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On February 25, 2024, the morning of his self-immolation, Bushnell posted on Facebook: “Many of us like to ask ourselves, ‘What would I do if I was alive during slavery? Or the Jim Crow South? Or apartheid? What would I do if my country was committing genocide?’ The answer is you’re doing it. Right now.”
US leaders were silent on Bushnell’s extreme act of protest, and some media outlets labeled him as “mentally ill.” Bushnell’s sacrifice and courage have been honored by people from Yemen to Palestine, where there is now a street named after him in Jericho.
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22.02.202518:20
🟡 HAPPENING NOW: Israel is delaying the release of Palestinians inside Israeli jails, despite Hamas fulfilling its part of the deal by releasing its captives. The long-anticipated handover of 620 Palestinian prisoners has been stalled without official explanation, leaving families in anguish.
Israeli media reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu is currently meeting with top security officials, with leaks suggesting he may be attempting to extend the first phase of the ceasefire and delay the critical second phase, which includes Israel’s full withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and the start of reconstruction.
Only four more bodies of the remaining 33 captives—dead and alive—are left in Gaza. Among the Palestinians awaiting release are 151 serving life or long-term sentences, 96 designated for exile, and 24 women and children.
Israeli media reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu is currently meeting with top security officials, with leaks suggesting he may be attempting to extend the first phase of the ceasefire and delay the critical second phase, which includes Israel’s full withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and the start of reconstruction.
Only four more bodies of the remaining 33 captives—dead and alive—are left in Gaza. Among the Palestinians awaiting release are 151 serving life or long-term sentences, 96 designated for exile, and 24 women and children.
21.02.202516:32
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen inside a Palestinian family’s home in the Tulkarm refugee camp, West Bank, now occupied by Israeli soldiers. The house was forcibly evacuated and repurposed as a military barracks.
Since the launch of the Israeli military operation “Iron Wall” on January 21, several refugee camps have been nearly emptied of their residents. Now ongoing for a month, it is the longest operation in the occupied West Bank since the Second Intifada.
Initially targeting Jenin Camp, the operation has since expanded to Tulkarm, Nur Shams, and El Far’a refugee camps, displacing 40,000 Palestinian refugees.
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Since the launch of the Israeli military operation “Iron Wall” on January 21, several refugee camps have been nearly emptied of their residents. Now ongoing for a month, it is the longest operation in the occupied West Bank since the Second Intifada.
Initially targeting Jenin Camp, the operation has since expanded to Tulkarm, Nur Shams, and El Far’a refugee camps, displacing 40,000 Palestinian refugees.
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21.02.202512:26
Ivory Coast closed France’s last military base yesterday, but roughly 80 French soldiers are set to remain in the country. The French military says the troops will advise and train the Ivorian military.
Ivory Coast President Ouattara has been under increasing pressure to cut ties with the former colonial power. France has been expelled from several African countries, including Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Chad.
Analysts say Ivory Coast’s decision to close France’s military bases is also in preparation for presidential elections set to be held in October. Djibouti and Gabon are now the only two remaining African nations with French military bases.
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Ivory Coast President Ouattara has been under increasing pressure to cut ties with the former colonial power. France has been expelled from several African countries, including Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Chad.
Analysts say Ivory Coast’s decision to close France’s military bases is also in preparation for presidential elections set to be held in October. Djibouti and Gabon are now the only two remaining African nations with French military bases.
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26.02.202514:59
Evo Morales has adopted a new party, the “Victory Front”, with which to run for the presidency at this year’s elections in Bolivia. His supporters are now resigning en masse from the ruling Movement Towards Socialism party (MAS) that he’s led for decades.
The years-long faction fight against President Luis Arce, over who gets to be the party’s presidential candidate, was settled by local courts, which ruled in favor of Arce’s supporters, who have now taken over the MAS.
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The years-long faction fight against President Luis Arce, over who gets to be the party’s presidential candidate, was settled by local courts, which ruled in favor of Arce’s supporters, who have now taken over the MAS.
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25.02.202521:02
Today, in Black History Month, we commemorate Frantz Fanon, the Black Caribbean anti-colonial revolutionary who passed away in 1961. Fanon was a prominent theorist, psychiatrist, and political philosopher who actively participated in armed liberation struggles. During World War II, he volunteered to serve in Europe against the fascists and later supported the Algerian War of Independence against the French colonizers.
Fanon’s influential works, including “Black Skin, White Masks” and “The Wretched of the Earth,” provide critical insights into racism, colonialism, and the dynamics of anti-colonial struggle. His ideas have inspired decolonization movements and revolutionaries worldwide.
Fanon’s work continues to shape discussions on imperialism, oppression, and the ongoing struggles for liberation and justice.
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Fanon’s influential works, including “Black Skin, White Masks” and “The Wretched of the Earth,” provide critical insights into racism, colonialism, and the dynamics of anti-colonial struggle. His ideas have inspired decolonization movements and revolutionaries worldwide.
Fanon’s work continues to shape discussions on imperialism, oppression, and the ongoing struggles for liberation and justice.
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25.02.202512:52
Syrians say they will give their lives to protect their lands from Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed that southern Syria would be “demilitarized” and that they would “not allow HTS forces or the new Syrian army to enter the area south of Damascus.” The statements are seen as a prelude to annexation.
After the collapse of Bashar Al-Assad’s government, Israel swiftly expanded its occupation of Syrian territory to include Mount Hermon. It has since then established military bases and is now asserting it will remain there indefinitely.
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After the collapse of Bashar Al-Assad’s government, Israel swiftly expanded its occupation of Syrian territory to include Mount Hermon. It has since then established military bases and is now asserting it will remain there indefinitely.
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22.02.202517:43
“There are men who are shaped by their struggle, who are made of that struggle. And if this struggle continues… then death is not real—it is the time for life.”
Watch the powerful message by Aleida Guevara, daughter of Che Guevara. In her tribute ahead of Nasrallah’s funeral tomorrow, she pays homage to his enduring legacy.
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Watch the powerful message by Aleida Guevara, daughter of Che Guevara. In her tribute ahead of Nasrallah’s funeral tomorrow, she pays homage to his enduring legacy.
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21.02.202515:32
The official reason for the TikTok ban in the US? Lawmakers say it’s about national security and Chinese surveillance, but there’s more to the story. When pro-Palestine content flooded the platform and reached millions, it sparked political panic.
The ban, once stalled, suddenly gained momentum—not just to protect data but to control the narrative, revealing deeper concerns over who shapes public discourse.
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The ban, once stalled, suddenly gained momentum—not just to protect data but to control the narrative, revealing deeper concerns over who shapes public discourse.
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21.02.202511:26
Venezuela has secured the release of all of their migrants that were being held by the US in Guantanamo Bay. 177 Venezuelan nationals arrived in Caracas a few hours ago, and US authorities have confirmed there are no longer any Venezuelan migrants in Guantanamo Bay anymore.
The terms of the deal have not been revealed by either side, but both have confirmed the arrival of 177 deported migrants from Guantanamo to their home country. Venezuelan Interior Minister, Diosdado Cabello, stated that most do not have a criminal background, and that anyone with an open criminal case will have it heard in local courts.
Donald Trump had begun deporting migrants to the Guantanamo Bay torture camp, claiming that they were all hardened criminals. However, US courts revealed that in some cases there was no evidence of criminal ties and blocked the deportation of numerous Venezuelan migrants to Guantanamo.
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The terms of the deal have not been revealed by either side, but both have confirmed the arrival of 177 deported migrants from Guantanamo to their home country. Venezuelan Interior Minister, Diosdado Cabello, stated that most do not have a criminal background, and that anyone with an open criminal case will have it heard in local courts.
Donald Trump had begun deporting migrants to the Guantanamo Bay torture camp, claiming that they were all hardened criminals. However, US courts revealed that in some cases there was no evidence of criminal ties and blocked the deportation of numerous Venezuelan migrants to Guantanamo.
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26.02.202513:20
“[...] our biggest concern is that cholera might spread to a big city like Bukavu.”—Doctors Without Borders warn of a possible cholera outbreak in Bukavu, DR Congo, a week after M23 rebels took over the city. With the healthcare system collapsing, the situation remains dire.
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25.02.202516:30
Iran has put its defense systems on high alert around its nuclear and missile sites due to growing concerns over a potential joint Israeli-US attack.
This escalation follows a US intelligence report warning that Israel may launch an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities within the first half of 2025, which will prompt US involvement. Iran has bolstered its defenses by deploying additional air defense system launchers around critical nuclear and missile sites. General Hajizadeh, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Air Force, also announced the development of a new ballistic missile defense system designed to counter a potential Israeli strike.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that any attack by Israel or the US on Iran’s nuclear facilities would plunge the region into an “all-out war.” Recently, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, openly attacked Iran, stating that Israel is willing to “finish the job.”
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This escalation follows a US intelligence report warning that Israel may launch an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities within the first half of 2025, which will prompt US involvement. Iran has bolstered its defenses by deploying additional air defense system launchers around critical nuclear and missile sites. General Hajizadeh, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Air Force, also announced the development of a new ballistic missile defense system designed to counter a potential Israeli strike.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that any attack by Israel or the US on Iran’s nuclear facilities would plunge the region into an “all-out war.” Recently, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, openly attacked Iran, stating that Israel is willing to “finish the job.”
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25.02.202511:23
Teachers in Argentina are on strike, demanding better wages after inflation under Javier Milei massively devalued their salaries. As inflation reached almost 200% during Milei’s first six months, prices have since plateaued at a level out of reach for most.
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21.02.202519:50
Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane, a key Provisional IRA figure and planner of the Maze Prison escape, has died after a short illness. He is remembered for leading IRA prisoners during the 1981 hunger strike led by Bobby Sands and helping plan the 1983 Maze escape, the largest prison break of the conflict.
Born in Belfast in 1951, McFarlane joined the IRA in 1969 as violence intensified. Imprisoned in 1976 for an IRA operation targeting loyalists, he became Officer Commanding of IRA inmates, supporting prisoners during the hunger strike, where ten died protesting Britain’s refusal to grant political status. He called the H-Blocks the British government’s “breakers’ yard” for the Republican movement.
In 1983, McFarlane led 38 prisoners to freedom in a dramatic escape. Recaptured in 1986, he was released on parole in 1997. Post-release, he worked with ex-prisoner groups, campaigned for Irish unity, and performed with his band Tuan to promote the republican cause.
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Born in Belfast in 1951, McFarlane joined the IRA in 1969 as violence intensified. Imprisoned in 1976 for an IRA operation targeting loyalists, he became Officer Commanding of IRA inmates, supporting prisoners during the hunger strike, where ten died protesting Britain’s refusal to grant political status. He called the H-Blocks the British government’s “breakers’ yard” for the Republican movement.
In 1983, McFarlane led 38 prisoners to freedom in a dramatic escape. Recaptured in 1986, he was released on parole in 1997. Post-release, he worked with ex-prisoner groups, campaigned for Irish unity, and performed with his band Tuan to promote the republican cause.
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21.02.202514:21
Seen in Gaza: A Che Guevara-themed coffee stand named “Kings of Relaxation” ☕️🇵🇸
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21.02.202510:51
Today, in Black History Month, we remember revolutionary leader and Black liberation icon Malcolm X, who was assassinated on this day in 1965. Listen to this speech where he debunks one of the key myths that underlie American exceptionalism and moralizing about the so-called superiority of their system and “separation of powers,” which in reality only exists for some.
To this day, his death remains a mystery as two of the three people who were convicted for his murder were exonerated in 2021 after the trial was revisited, after more than 20 years in prison each.
An estimated 30,000 people attended his funeral, including many prominent civil rights leaders and activists, a testament to his impact on the world. Despite his death, Malcolm X’s influence and legacy as a fearless and uncompromising leader in the struggle for Black liberation have made him an enduring symbol of resistance and defiance against oppression.
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To this day, his death remains a mystery as two of the three people who were convicted for his murder were exonerated in 2021 after the trial was revisited, after more than 20 years in prison each.
An estimated 30,000 people attended his funeral, including many prominent civil rights leaders and activists, a testament to his impact on the world. Despite his death, Malcolm X’s influence and legacy as a fearless and uncompromising leader in the struggle for Black liberation have made him an enduring symbol of resistance and defiance against oppression.
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