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Rodrigo Paz stands in front of microphone in front of row of soldiers with muskets Bolivian president consolidates power as protests continue to grow

After nearly a month of intense protests, the Paz administration decided to call for dialogue once again, even as it passed a law granting it greater powers to declare states of emergency.

British court rules ban on Palestine Action is unlawful

A British court has ruled that the ban on Palestine Action by Keir Starmer’s government is unlawful, marking another judicial breakthrough for the Palestine solidarity movement.

British Palestine solidarity movement hails “monumental victory” as jury fails to convict activists

Six Palestine Action activists were acquitted or not convicted in the first Filton 24 trial, a result described as a “monumental victory” for the movement.

Protests continue as court prepares to review Palestine Action ban

Hundreds joined sign-holding actions across Britain this month as the government’s proscription of Palestine Action faces legal review.

Greek dockworker faces prosecution for blocking arms shipment to Israel

Leader of the Greek dockworkers’ union ENEDEP, Markos Bekris, is facing prosecution for a solidarity action that blocked ammunition bound for Israel.

Massive Berlin protest exposes widening split between the people and government on Palestine and Gaza genocide

Mass Berlin demo illustrates growing divide between public and government position on genocide in Gaza.

Campaign to de-proscribe Palestine Action grows in Britain

Five hundred people have pledged to join a protest demanding the de-proscription of Palestine Action, banned by Keir Starmer’s government.

London police arrest peaceful protesters as Palestine Action ban takes effect

On the day Labour’s ban on Palestine Action came into force, police arrested dozens during a non-violent solidarity demonstration.

British parliament votes to ban Palestine Action despite public outcry

A majority in the British Parliament has voted to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist group, defying opposition from the public and UN experts.

Labour moves to ban Palestine Action and designate it as a terrorist group

The British government plans to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist group as it aims to mask its accountability in the Gaza genocide.

Jordanian authorities arrest prominent left leader Dr. Issam Khawaja

The detention of Dr. Khawaja is suspected to be based on political grounds amid a growing crackdown on freedom of expression in Jordan.

“El neocolonialismo francés es la principal causa de nuestro subdesarrollo”, reitera activista beninés tras su liberación de prisión

Arrestados después de una manifestación que exigía la expulsión de las tropas francesas, activistas benineses reiteran su compromiso de luchar contra el neocolonialismo francés tras su liberación.