Protesters accuse military of forcibly disappearing a daily wage worker in Kashmir’s Kupwara
The family of the worker has been seeking his whereabouts after he was picked up during a night raid by Indian army soldiers on December 15. Police claim he escaped from custody despite heavy security
Demons creep up from Europe’s attic
The recent ‘coup attempt’ in Germany caused shock and alarm and is reflective of the country’s right-wing gaining prominence. But it can also be a chance for the government to push its agenda
Global arms sales grow for 7th consecutive year, reach $592 billion in 2021
New data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows a 1.9% increase in sales by the world’s top 100 arms and military service companies. The US continues to dominate arms sales, accounting for over 50% of the global total in 2021
US COVID response: War and profiteering remains the priority
The death toll in the US due to COVID-19 has crossed 1million. The richest country in the world has stumbled in controlling the pandemic and the poorest have suffered the most
Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids raise fears of further militarization
Left-wing groups have warned that the move will only serve to escalate tensions and draw Finland and Sweden into the strategic plans of NATO dominated by the US
Czech progressives slam plans to permanently deploy US military in the country
In the backdrop of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, ministers of the Czech Republic have been indicating their intention to negotiate with the US on the presence of a base in the country
Protests in Nagaland after Indian forces kill at least 15 civilians and other stories
Today we look at protests against civilian killings by Indian armed forces in Nagaland, a brutal mob lynching of a Sri Lankan man in Pakistan, and more
US expands punitive measures against Nicaraguan sandinista government and other stories
Today we look at the RENACER Act signed by President Joe Biden, protests by Mapuche people against growing militarization in Chile, and more
Amid growing healthcare crisis Sri Lanka declares food emergency
The food emergency decree gives the Gotabaya Rajapaksa-led government sweeping powers to seize stocks of essential items such as rice, paddy, and sugar. The government has extended the nationwide lockdown till September 13
Activists mobilise against violence and monarchical rule in Swaziland and other stories
Today we look at the student-led mass protests in Swaziland, the ethnic cleansing of Palestinian families in Jerusalem, and more
The people’s uprising against racism in the United States
Why are there so many people in the United States who understand they have nothing to lose? Why are hundreds of thousands in the streets willing to risk infection and arrests, in order to join the protests?
Police violence on protesters shows racist nature of US state
Newsclick’s Prabir Purkayastha looks at the origins and reasons behind the high-degree of militarization of the police in the US
- Massive rally in Brussels demands refinancing and more staff in health and non-profit sectors
- Five social media influencers arrested in Egypt for making a satirical video
- Court in Uzbekistan sentences 22 people for participating in protests in July last year
- Palestinians file objection to US plan to build new embassy on stolen land in Jerusalem
- Progressives in Ireland protest austerity and xenophobic attacks on refugees
