Massive protests take place in London over police killing of young rapper
24-year-old Chris Kaba was shot to death by the Metropolitan Police in South London on September 5. His family and rights organizations are demanding action against the officers who killed him
Indigenous anti-pipeline protestors face renewed threats in Canada and other stories
Today we look at new threats facing Wet’suwet’en water protectors in Canada, the killing of a Palestinian man by Israeli forces in the West Bank, and more
227 environmental defenders killed in record attacks in 2020 and other stories
Today we look at the Global Witness report on attacks on environmental defenders, the dropping of all charges against 3 Denver PSL organizers in the US, and more
The 12 remaining charges against Joel Northam, Lillian House and Terrence Roberts were dropped close to a year after their arrest. The decision comes weeks after the indictment of three police officers and two paramedics for the murder of Elijah McClain
Take The Knee and Stand Up to Racism; solidarity with English footballers
Three English footballers, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, were racially abused by sections of English football fans widely on social media following England’s defeat to Italy in the UEFA Euro Cup final
‘Anti-encroachment’ demolitions target Karachi’s working class and other stories
Today we look at the demolition drives in poor and working class communities in Pakistan, the joint communique presented by NATO leaders, and more
People’s movements honor George Floyd’s memory, vow to fight on
George Floyd’s murder was yet another instance of racist police violence in the US. However, his killing and the widely circulated video of his death triggered what was possibly the largest uprising in US history.
One year since George Floyd’s death and the largest people’s uprising in US history
Following the death of George Floyd a year ago, millions joined the movement to resist police violence and systemic racism which has had a profound impact on the US
Protests against racist violence erupt again in US after police shoot Daunte Wright
Massive protests have broken out in Minneapolis, Minnesota and other cities in the US following the police killing of a 20 year old Black man Daunte Wright on April 11.
Outrage and protest in Minneapolis after police shooting leads to death of Black man
The shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright comes at a time when the city of Minneapolis is following the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd less than a year ago
The withdrawal of felony charges against Terrance Roberts, Joel Northam, and Lillian House comes nearly three weeks after a judge dismissed kidnapping charges against them. The trio were actively involved in organizing protests seeking justice for Elijah McClain
Organizations across Europe mobilize against the increase in racial discrimination during the pandemic
Progressives in Europe marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, with mobilizations and statements highlighting the spike in racism and xenophobia in Europe during the pandemic
- Hundreds of Amazon workers in the US went on strike after a warehouse fire
- Houthis blame Saudi-led coalition for expiry of Yemen ceasefire
- Hazara women protest attacks on students in Kabul
- Belgian left launches ‘Fridays of Rage’ against government’s failure to tackle cost of living crisis
- British Trade unions and leftist organizations hold massive mobilizations over cost of living crisis
