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At one year of his unlawful arrest, movements continue to demand Free …

June 6, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

One year ago, June 6, 2018 Julián Gil, the Technical Secretary of the People’s Congress, a social and political movement in Colombia, was arrested and subsequently put in prison. His arrest is part of a strategy of the Colombian state to silence all those who fight for peace, justice and a dignified life.
One year after his unjust arrest and imprisonment, Julián sent this audio clip from La Picota Prison where he is currently being held in pre-trial detention.
To be a social leader is not a crime!
Free Julián Gil!

India

1 year of Bhima Koregaon arrests: India’s repressive state unmas …

July 20, 2019June 6, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

June 6th marks the first anniversary of the arrests of five activists accused of participation in the violence that took place in the 2018 Bhima Koregaon celebration. Their comrades, family members and the members of various people’s movements in India continue to stand behind these activists in their fight against the state conspiracy.

Sudan

Sudan: A reign of terror after the massacre

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by Pavan Kulkarni

After killing 35 and injuring hundreds of protesters, the notorious paramilitary force, RSF, has overrun the capital city, terrorizing the citizens seen on the streets

Colombia | Ecuador | Pakistan

Around the World in 8 Minutes: Episode 28

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

Peoples Dispatch takes a look into the plight of political prisoners, the brave comrades who are deprived of their most fundamental human rights in the struggle for freedom and equality. We report on the release of Jesús Santrich and the arrests of Ali Wazir and Ola Bini.

Nepal

Women’s liberation and the communist movement in Nepal

July 20, 2019June 3, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

In an exclusive interview to Peoples Dispatch, Radha Gyawali, a central committee member of the Nepal Communist Party talks about the women’s liberation movement in Nepal. Radha Gyawali, member of Nepal All Women’s Association, also speaks about the fight against patriarchal oppression within the family and society as well as challenging patriarchal attitudes within the party itself.

Pakistan | World

Protests in Brazil, Paksistan and Turkey calling for Ali Wazir's release.

Activists across the world demand release of Pakistan’s Pashtun …

June 1, 2019May 31, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

Ali Wazir and Mohsin Dawar were arrested shortly after a protest they led was fired on by the Pakistani army in North Waziristan. Three activists were killed in the firing on the protest against atrocities by the army.

Sudan

Sudanese security forces kill two on second day of general strike

June 1, 2019May 31, 2019 by Pavan Kulkarni

Despite heavy police repression, the strike saw widespread participation from workers across sectors in Sudan

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe on the brink: no option left but to revolt, union leader says

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 by Pavan Kulkarni

As the rumours of a military coup persists, government attempts to confine soldiers to barracks which are rumoured to have run out of food.

Sudan

Military junta’s threats fail as civilian strike brings Sudan to …

May 29, 2019 by Pavan Kulkarni

The two-day strike was called for by the Sudanese Professionals Association in order to pressurize the military junta to make way for civilian rule

New Zealand

50,000 teachers take part in New Zealand’s largest education strike

May 29, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

Unions say that low pay and lack of equity are significant contributors to the escalating teacher shortage and increasing class sizes.

Kurdistan

Kurdish hunger strike ends in victory

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

After successfully breaking the isolation of political prisoner Abdullah Öcalan, Kurdish activists have ended their hunger strike

United States of America

Embassy Protection Collective continues to struggle despite eviction

May 28, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

Despite the installation of Guaido’s representative in the embassy building, the activists have vowed to relentlessly fight against US interventionism.