Omnibus law protests

Kheetanat Wannaboworn of Focus on the Global South, provides insights into the current state of affairs in Thailand following the recent elections.

In this episode, we bring you developments from the World Trade Organization Ministerial, protests for abortion rights in Malta, the agitation against the Omnibus law in Indonesia, and environmental degradation in Brazil

With recent controversial changes to the legislative process, it is widely believed that Indonesian President Jokowi will push through the controversial legislation in the coming days

Trade unions have argued that the law would undermine hard fought protections for job security, minimum wages, paid leaves and severance pay.