Nepal ratifies $500M Millennium Challenge Corp. pact amid protests and other stories
Today we look at the Millennium Challenge Corporation pact ratified by Nepal, racism against African refugees trying to flee the war in Ukraine, and more
Mobilizations in Colombia intensify in defense of life and peace
In Colombia, mobilizations have intensified demanding an end to escalating violence against social movements and political activists.
Amid increased violence, Colombians mobilize in defense of life and peace
Social movements have taken to the streets and highways in rejection of the concerning escalation of violence against communities
Colombian movements denounce the assassination of peasant leader Marco Rivadeneira
Marco Rivadeneira, of the National Board of the CNA, was assassinated by armed men on March 19 in Puerto Asis, Putumayo
Social Minga condemns Ivan’s Duque’s refusal to meet communities
After mobilizing for almost a month, enduring heavy police repression, the participants of the social Minga had lifted the blockade on the Pan-American Highway after receiving an assurance the president Ivan Duque would listen to their concerns
In Colombia, 2019 begins with more assassinations of leaders
Organizations have denounced the assassinations and called on the Colombian government to take real measures to protect the lives of social leaders
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- 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
