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.
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- Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah re-arrested after court revokes release order
- Following in Israel’s footsteps, Egypt too builds a wall on its border with Gaza
- Chelsea Manning’s legal team files new motion for release
- In 2020, already 50 social leaders assassinated in Colombia
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