“If we don’t stand firm, these companies will sweep us away”: a new chapter in Ecuador’s anti-mining struggle
In June, the police harshly repressed demonstrators opposing the third-largest mining project in the country. Several social movements have denounced links between the mining company and the president’s family.
Honduran Supreme Court dismisses case against Guapinol activists and other stories
Today we look at the acquittal of 6 Guapinol water protectors in Honduras, a drastic rise in civilian casualties in Yemen, and more
Pegasus report: new evidence of Saudi interference in Yemen war probe and other stories
Today we look at the targeting of a UN investigator with the Pegasus spyware, the sentencing of 3 Egyptian activists to prison, and more
Mass protests in Sudan after military dissolves transitional government and other stories
Today we look at protests in Sudan following a military-led coup, the transfer of jailed Indian activist Gautam Navlakha to a high security barrack, and more
“Water is worth more than gold”: Mendoza, Argentina rejects advance of extractive industry
The province of Mendoza has been suffering from water crisis for more than 11 years and mining activities would be further aggravate the crisis
Peruvian Mining Council authorizes the construction of Tía María mining project
The inhabitants of the Tambo Valley, where the mine is located, rejected the decision and called to continue the indefinite strike that they have been carrying out since July 15
Future of Tía María mining project hangs in the balance
The Peruvian Mining Council held a public hearing on the Tía María mining project and the final ruling will decide the future of the mining project resisted for almost a decade
Northern Irish residents protest gold mining in Sperrin Hills
The protesters claim that mining in the region will pollute the air and water with toxic chemicals
Massive protests break out in Turkey against mining in the Kaz mountain region
Protesters said that the development of the mine in the Kaz mountains would lead to the poisoning of the local water supply and water in the dam in the nearby Canakkale city






