Freedom of press, information at risk in eSwatini following internet shutdown and detention and torture of ‘New Frame’ journalists
Joint declaration from international progressive media projects condemning the detention and torture of two ‘New Frame’ journalists in eSwatini while they were covering the protests there
Indigenous activists fighting Enbridge pipeline in US arrested, allege treaty violation
As activists and anti-pipeline protesters continue to resist the pipeline construction in Minnesota, they face arrests and intimidation by local authorities
Indigenous-led climate justice activists vow to continue resisting Enbridge pipeline in US
Around 250 protesters who are opposing a controversial pipeline project in the State of Minnesota in the United States have been arrested over the past few days.
Despite mass arrests, Minnesota anti-pipeline protesters to continue their struggle
Indigenous groups and environmental activists have been opposing the construction of the final phase of the Line 3 pipeline in northwestern Minnesota. The pipeline is operated by the Canadian oil giant Enbridge Inc
Leftists protest police crackdown on youngsters in Vienna
The police crackdown on youths at Karlsplatz in Vienna for defying COVID-19 restrictions has evoked widespread outrage across Austria
India marks day of resistance as farmers’ struggle continues and other stories
Today we look at the day of resistance observed by farmers and workers in India, the crackdown on protestors in Iraq, and more
Protests in Italy’s Susa valley over fresh construction bids for Turin-Lyon motor link
The police violently suppressed protests by the No TAV (No to the High Speed Train) movement at San Didero, injuring several protesters
Italians protest police repression of logistic workers in Piacenza
More than 3,000 people participated in the demonstration called by the Si Cobas union and the Counter Tendency group in support of union activists and workers of the Piacenza warehouse of the logistics group Fedex-TNT
Protests against increasing police violence continue in Greece and other stories
In today’s episode we take a look at the protests against police violence in Greece, a report by the WHO on violence against women, the custodial deaths of National League for Democracy officials in Myanmar, the assassinations of leaders in Colombia, and the protests in solidarity with women farmers on International Women’s Day in India
Massive state repression of protesters in West Bengal demanding jobs and educational opportunities
The call to mobilization given by left students and youth organizations had also expressed its support for the ongoing farmers agitation against the pro-corporate legislation
Protests over economic decline continue for third day in Tunisia; hundreds arrested
According to the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights, the country saw more than 6,500 protests last year alone over the many socio-economic and political issues afflicting the people
In Lebanon, students take to the streets against fee hike
The American University of Beirut and the Lebanese American University have reportedly decided to reset their fee structure based on the new US dollar exchange rate of 3,900 Lebanese pounds to the dollar instead of the old rate of 1,500 Lebanese pounds
- Colombian government and FARC dissident group announce bilateral ceasefire
- Houthi delegation holds first direct talks with Saudi Arabia in Riyadh
- Lula takes a stand before Joe Biden by condemning the embargo on Cuba
- Fete de l’Humanite recharges the French left in the fight against Macron and the extreme right
- Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians and injure over 30 in raids and attacks in Jenin and Gaza
