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Stop & Shop employees continue protest against unfair contract

April 22, 2019April 21, 2019 by Neeti Prakash

The workers are protesting under the banner of the United Food & Commercial Workers union. The strike began after the company introduced fresh provisions to cut down on workers’ benefits during contract negotiations

Algeria

In Algeria, tens of thousands rise up against the “gang”

April 20, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

In the capital city of Algiers alone, about 3,000 protesters reportedly assembled before the main post office to press on with the demand for the ousting of the entire ruling elite.

Argentina

Argentine agricultural producers demand better policies for sector

April 20, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

The agriculturists held a verdurazo, a protest where they distributed their produce for free. The protest highlighted the crisis faced by small farmers in Argentina and culminated with the announcement of a national forum for a people’s agrarian program in May

Argentina

Argentines march in defense of science and technology

April 20, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

Hundreds of researchers, scientists and teachers staged the march protesting the budget cuts in the sector. More than 2,000 students were denied enrollment in research courses this year due to lack of funds

Honduras | United States

“We are dying of hunger in Honduras”: New migrant caravan …

April 19, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

Hondurans are making this nearly 4,400 km long journey in order to escape the harsh conditions that they are facing in their home country, which includes violence and lack of access to healthcare, employment, and education. Despite threats by US president Donald Trump and the violence they face on the way, they are determined to make this journey in order to find livelihoods.

Ireland

‘Un-Fair’ Deal: Irish farmers protest over nursing home scheme

April 19, 2019 by Neeti Prakash

The protesters demanded that the changes to the ‘Fair Deal’ nursing home scheme that were introduced in 2018 be implemented immediately as well as retrospectively.

India

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Violence against Dalits in India, writer Huchangi Prasad attacked

July 20, 2019April 19, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

According to the oppressive Indian caste system, Dalits are considered to be untouchables and are often subjected to brutal violence by those who belong to upper castes.

United States | Yemen

Trump vetoes bill to end US participation in the Yemen war

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

Both the houses of Congress had passed resolutions seeking an end to the war in Yemen which has claimed thousands of lives.

Ecuador

Hundreds of Ecuadorians marched against the government of Lenin Moreno

April 17, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

The protesters demanded withdrawal of economic measures imposed after the 4.2 billion dollar deal with the IMF and freedom for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

Canada

14 Wet’suwet’en activists released due to lack of evidence

July 20, 2019April 17, 2019 by Peoples Dispatch

The activists were arrested after the police forcibly evacuated the protest camp of the Indigenous communities against the laying of pipelines by Coastal GasLink

India

Teachers detained in India for holding meeting demanding release of ac …

July 20, 2019April 16, 2019 by Newsclick

The teachers were holding a meeting demanding the release of nine activists arrested last year on charges of association with the Communist Party of India (Maoist)

Pakistan