Rodrigues
Around the World in 8 Minutes: Episode 39
In this episode, we report on protests in Rodrigues Island, the demolition of a Palestinian village by Israel, and the struggle in Peru against a mining project.
Mauritius represses pro-independence protesters in Rodrigues
The uncovering of a treasure on the coast of Rodrigues has sparked a debate around the island’s autonomy and the struggle for independence from its colonial occupier Mauritius
“The right to water and health,and thus the right to life, cannot be made a commodity”
Government Employees of Rodrigues island launch campaign against privatization measures that they say will impact people’s access to water and public health services.
- Chileans demand National Constituent Assembly
- Postal workers outraged at UK court’s injunction against the strike
- Belgian healthcare workers continue agitation for more resources to the sector
- Peoples’ BRICS issues call for solidarity against capitalism and imperialism
- Peoples’ BRICS Summit closing statement: “We demand changes so we can have a future”
