Police repression
Panamanian police arrest over 400 during protests against the privatization of Social Security

Organized workers have denounced the police’s brutal treatment of demonstrators before and after the protest. President Mulino has called them “terrorists”.

Cameroon’s striking workers win against French sugar giant despite “bloody repression”

Longstanding labor unrest over low wages, union suppression, and unsafe work conditions at Cameroon’s largest sugar company, owned by a French agro-giant, erupted into a strike on January 26 over delayed payments.

Kenya’s port workers fight for fair wages amid repression

Port workers in Kenya have continued their struggle for fair wages amid heavy suppression by police and hired goons.

London police arrest over 70 protesters at Palestine solidarity rally

In a crackdown on the right to assembly, London police arrested more than 70 protesters during the national Palestine solidarity rally on January 18

Surge in abductions of government critics in Kenya sparks mass public outcry

A rise in abductions of government critics in Kenya is fueling public outrage and mass mobilizations for the defense of democratic rights.

Kenyan activists honor protesters killed by police on Mashujaa Day

The national holiday was established 61 years ago to honor the heroes from the national liberation struggle and those who have contributed to the development of the country.

Pro-Palestine journalist Asa Winstanley’s home raided by British counterterror police

British authorities targeted journalist Asa Winstanley in a counterterrorism raid, marking the latest crackdown on journalists opposing Israel’s occupation of Palestine and its ongoing genocide in Gaza

Peruvian transport workers strike to demand an end to extortion and crime

Last week, thousands of truck drivers and small business owners took to the streets of several cities in Peru to protest against the high levels of crime in the country. They announced new actions against the Executive and the Legislative.

Europe mobilizes for Palestine as leaders reaffirm support for Israel

Hundreds of thousands took to the streets across Europe, demanding an arms embargo on Israel and an immediate ceasefire in Palestine and Lebanon, as governments continue to back Israel

Pro-Palestine activists are under attack in Europe

Studies by human rights organizations confirm what activists have warned: in Europe, and especially in Germany, fundamental rights are under attack with regard to Palestine.

Argentine organizations reject attempts by Milei to silence dissent with fear

Over 30 people were detained in Buenos Aires during the brutal repression of the protests against Milei’s economic reform law

Amid economic hardship and repression, Kenyans reject the Finance Bill 2024

Hundreds were arrested and brutalized in Nairobi by police forces during protests against the government’s finance bill