Journalist killed in firing at garment workers’ protest in Haiti and other stories

Today we look at the violent repression of garment workers’ protests in Haiti, a report on Israel’s illegal practice of withholding bodies of Palestinians, and more

February 24, 2022 by Peoples Dispatch

In today’s episode of the Daily Round-up we look at the killing of a journalist amid escalating violence against garment workers protesting for a living wage in Haiti; a Defence for Children International-Palestine report detailing how Israel is continuing to withhold the bodies of 9 Palestinian children in violation of international law; a protest march by the South African Federation of Trade Unions to demand an end to neoliberal reforms including budget cuts for crucial public services; and the arrest of activist Dr. Naty Castro by Philippines police amid a widening crackdown under the Duterte government.