Human rights organization
Seven killed in Togo protests against President Gnassingbé’s rule
Protests erupted last week in Togo as citizens demanded President Gnassingbé’s resignation, following a constitutional change that could allow him to extend his more than 20 years in power.
Arrest of leading Salvadoran human rights defender Ruth López sparks mass outrage
The arrest came after Bukele proposed a Foreign Agents Law to tax NGOs operating in El Salvador.
Amnesty shuts its offices in India alleging harassment by government
As per Amnesty International, constant harassment by government agencies has forced them to let go of their staff in India and wind down ongoing campaigns and research work
Around the World in 8 Minutes: Episode 37
Peoples Dispatch takes a look at the police raids on the Indian rights group, Walmart workers strike in Chile and resistance by activists in Glasgow, against the eviction of asylum seekers.
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
