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Conflict, and by extension displacement, tend to be reduced to merely “tribal”, “sectarian” or “religious” explanations. This Western colonial amnesia ignores the very real legacies of #colonialism, #imperialism, White supremacy, #capitalism and divide and rule that remain entrenched in post-colonial societies, fuelling endless cycles of death and violence. This #WorldRefugeeDay, we hope to counter this colonial amnesia by remembering the root causes of #displacement. Today, the creation of millions of refugees from Africa and the Middle East is deeply linked to Western nation-state building (specifically the ‘Scramble for Africa’ and the mandate system), colonial legacies, and Western corporate or military interventions. As refugees flee to Europe, it is important to remember Europe’s hand in causing their suffering and displacing them from their homes. Migrant, including refugee, liberation cannot be achieved without #decolonisation. Until Western intervention ceases, and reparations are given to communities affected by colonialism and imperialism, displacement will continue. Read more: https://buff.ly/3VyIdC1

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