Peruvian national police evict homeless families with tear gas
On the morning of April 28, a contingent of 2,700 police officials attacked and evicted the 10,000 homeless people living in Lomo de Corvina
UN warns of mass displacement and food insecurity in Myanmar and other stories
Today we look at forced displacements under the military coup in Myanmar, a complaint against Chile’s President Piñera in the ICC, and more
Berliners protest striking down of rent cap law by constitutional court
Housing rights groups and activists took to the streets after Germany’s constitutional court struck down a law passed by the Berlin State government freezing rents at June 2019 levels for five years
Campaign in US demands govt. intervention in housing crisis
A three-day campaign by the Party for Socialism and Liberation in the US saw rallies, protests and demonstrations where participants emphasized one message — housing is a human right
‘Cancel The Rents’: People across the US mobilize calling for housing relief
The Party for Socialism and Liberation organized a three-day nationwide campaign with demonstrations in 30 different locations calling for government intervention in the spiraling housing crisis
Italian housing rights groups protest government’s rejection of eviction ban extension
Major parliamentary parties in Italy, including the ruling Democratic Party, have refused to extend the ban on evictions which was imposed in the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis. Evictions are set to resume on January 1
Czech communists demand affordable housing for Prague dwellers
A campaign was organized on the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution on November 17 to protest the severe housing crisis in Prague and to highlight the plight of the country 31 years after the transition from communist rule
“Roof is a right:” Luxembourgers demand affordable and dignified housing
18 organizations, including trade unions and left parties, took part in the protest. According to a recent report, Luxembourg has seen the highest rise in housing prices in the first quarter in Europe.
“The housing deficit is solved by comprehensive policies,” says Federico Fagioli
National deputy Federico Fagioli speaks to ARG Medios about the structural causes of the housing deficit in Argentina
Progressives demonstrate in Luxembourg demanding housing rights
The protest was organized by housing rights groups and leftist parties in response to a controversial directive by the Esch City Council to regulate the procedures for renting apartments
Irish housing rights group demands ban on evictions during COVID-19 crisis
A Day of Action was observed on June 17 on the call of the Community Action Tenants Union of Ireland. The COVID-19 lockdown has worsened the plight of tenants and homeless people in Irish cities
Berlin State stops rent hikes for five years
Berlin has been facing a housing crisis and soaring rents. As per reports, rents in the city have increased by 60% since 2011
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- Volvo Trucks workers on strike again in Virginia
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- Taliban continues attacks on various provinces in Afghanistan
