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‘Millions of Afghans being forcefully deported face a dire situa …

November 7, 2023November 6, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Hundreds of thousands of Afghan migrants have been fleeing Pakistan as a country-wide crackdown against them has begun. The Pakistan government had ordered all undocumented migrants to leave by October 31. With these expulsion orders ahead of winters, an estimated 1.7 million undocumented Afghan migrants are facing an uncertain fate with a rampant economic crisis in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime, and escalating hunger and poverty.

Heela Najibullah, author and researcher, and daughter of former Afghan president Mohammad Najibullah, spoke to Peoples Dispatch about this developing situation.

Craig Mokhiber on UN’s failures in Palestine and why he quit

November 6, 2023November 4, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Senior UN Human Rights official Craig Mokhiber recently resigned over the organization’s failure to address the brutal genocide in Gaza and Israel’s apartheid policies against Palestinians. In this interview with Vijay Prashad, he talks about how the UN failed the people of Palestine over the decades and how the UN moved away from the principled norms-based approach rooted in international law when it came to the question of Palestine. Mokhiber explains the role played by countries such as the United States in this shift. He also says that hope lies in the massive demonstrations that are taking place across the world in solidarity with the people of Palestine and against the Israeli genocide.

Israel | Palestine

End to the occupation needed to fulfil right to health in Palestine

October 29, 2023 by Peoples Health Dispatch

As Israeli bombardments on the Gaza Strip continue for a third week, health infrastructure finds itself on the brink. The lack of water, food, and medical supplies exacerbated by the siege of Gaza are putting additional burden on people’s health and health workers. Layth Hanbali, a health worker and activist from Palestine, talks about the current situation in Gaza and the West Bank, reflecting on how the current health crisis is connected to settler colonialism and the occupation of Palestine.

Palestine

Leila Khaled: “Where there is repression, there is resistance”

October 27, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Over 7,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s bombing of the Gaza strip over the past three weeks. The atrocities and brutal violence carried out by Israel has moved people of the world who have taken to the streets in protest of Israeli crimes and in support of Palestinian resistance in unprecedented levels.

On the sidelines of the III International Dilemmas of Humanity Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa lifelong Palestinian freedom fighter Leila Khaled spoke to media projects about the Palestinian struggle for freedom and about the need for intensified international solidarity with Palestine. She also spoke about her history in the liberation movement and the inevitability of resistance.

Interview conducted collectively by Iolanda Depizzol, Pedro Stropasolas, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, and Zoe Alexandra.

Transcription and text editing by Bianca Pessoa

Images by Craig Birchfield and Raúl Laffitte

Video editing by Craig Birchfield

Collaborative production between: Peoples Dispatch, Breakthrough News, Brasil de Fato, NUMSA Media, Capire & Pan African Television.

Israel | Palestine

Israeli assault on Gaza continues

October 25, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

For more than two weeks, Israel has been causing incalculable destruction in Gaza with the death toll surpassing 6,500. However, an unprecedented number of massive demonstrations are being held across the world in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Even still, the leaders of Global North continue to support Israel in its war crimes.

South Africa | World

South African Minister Naledi Pandor speaks on international solidarit …

October 23, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Speaking on the opening day of the III International Dilemmas of Humanity Conference, the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs Naledi Pandor, urged progressive groups to unite and strengthen international solidarity.

South Africa | World

Dilemmas of Humanity conference in South Africa debates road to social …

October 24, 2023October 21, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Peoples Dispatch was on the ground in Johannesburg, South Africa from October 14-18, 2023 for the III International Dilemmas of Humanity Conference. 500 people representing social movements, trade unions and left-wing political parties from 75 countries met to analyze, debate, and seek solutions to the problems caused to humanity by the prevailing capitalist system. During the different interventions and discussions by participants, the conclusion was clear that socialism and socialist solutions are the only way to overcome these issues and build a better world for all.

Palestine | South Africa

South Africa mobilizes in support of Palestine

October 23, 2023October 16, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Peoples Dispatch was on the ground in Johannesburg, South Africa where progressive groups and organizations protested in front of the US consulate against Israel’s brutal attacks and bombing campaign against the Palestinian population in Gaza. The protest organized by BDS South Africa called on the US to stop propping up Israel and sending military “aid” and for Israel to immediate cease hostilities.

DR Congo

For peace in the Congo, US and UK must hold their allies accountable

September 28, 2023September 26, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Analyst Kambale Musavuli talks about the latest developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where anger is mounting against the presence of foreign forces. He talks about the recent repression of those protesting the presence of UN forces and explains that the country needs a political situation. This calls for the US and UK to hold to account their allies Rwanda and Uganda who are backing rebel groups in the Congo.

Kambale also talks about the recent actions of DRC President Felix Tshisekedi, the distance between his words and deeds, and his close collaboration with Israel.

Cuba | United States of America

People’s movements in the US demand end to blockade against Cuba

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

On Friday, September 22, dozens of citizens belonging to different people’s movements marched in New York City demanding an end to the US imposed blockade against Cuba. They also demanded that president Joe Biden take Cuba off the state sponsors of terrorism list, stating that it is not Cuba which has the largest military budget in the world. Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel also joined the rally and chanted along with the people, “Cuba, yes! Blockade, no!”

World

We can do better than the Sustainable Development Goals model

September 23, 2023September 21, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Vijay Prashad of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research talks about the Sustainable Development Goals. He explains the limitations of the model and how discussion around these goals often avoids the structural questions such as land reform, the role of trade unions, and debt.

Cuba | United States of America

Cuba returns to Harlem to honor Malcolm X

September 22, 2023September 20, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Ahead of his address at the UN General Assembly, Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel payed tribute to Malcolm X in Harlem. The ceremony marked 63 years since the historic meeting between Malcolm X and former Cuban president Fidel Castro. Díaz-Canel remembered the invitation given by Malcolm X to Castro to stay in the Hotel Theresa in Harlem at a time when attempts were being made to boycott the Cuban delegation at the UN.

Community leaders welcomed Díaz-Canel and the Cuban delegation and remarked on the importance of the shared ties between Cuba and the Black Liberation Struggle. Among those present were Malcolm X’s daughter Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, Rosemari Mealy, Cuba’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos de Cossio, and more.