The Lebanese Intifada is trying to change the very structure of society
Jana Nakhal from the Lebanese Communist Party analyses the current stage of the movement, the response of the state and police, and the path ahead for the thousands on the street.
Yellow Vests plan future course of action ahead of first anniversary
The Yellow Vests movement, which started in France on November 17, 2018, is set to observe its first anniversary. Since its inception, the movement has conducted weekly protests on Saturday
In Lebanon’s streets, there is no longer any fear
Jana Nakhal of the Lebanese Communist Party speaks to Peoples Dispatch about the anti-government, anti-austerity protests in the country.
Lebanese rage against government’s economic policies for third day
The protests that began as an outburst against taxes, including on VOIP calls, have grown into an expression of anger against corruption and the government’s handling of the economy
Anti-austerity protesters slam Boris Johnson government at Tory meet
Protesters alleged that the Tory government has destroyed public services through austerity measures and that the Boris Johnson government had no mandate
30 weeks of Yellow Vests: a movement at a threshold
Thousands took part in the weekly protests in cities across France. While these agitations have channelized popular anger against president Emmanuel Macron, they have not been able to develop a political project
Protests continue in Lebanon against austerity budget
Prime minister Saad al-Hariri’s coalition government is seeking to frame a budget that will reduce the deficit by cutting wages and benefits of public sector employees
- ILA dock workers reach tentative agreement
- Israel suffers losses in ground battles in Lebanon and insists on escalating to regional war
- Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as president of Mexico
- US threatens “severe consequences” for Iran
- Trade unions demand respect of rights as PM Barnier announces more austerity
