Socialist Party of Zambia president Dr. Fred M’membe arrested on espionage charges
The SP leader has faced repeated arrests in the preceding months as the party remains a leading voice against the neoliberal policies of the Zambian government
US Senate condemns the student movement for Palestine
Republican Senator Josh Hawley successfully pushed a resolution through the Senate, denouncing pro-Palestine student organizing
Egyptian activists and rights groups demand release of father of journalist Ahmed Gamal Ziada
Gamal Ziada, father of journalist Ahmed Gamal Ziada, was arrested on charges of spreading fake news. Over 300 individuals and groups have demanded his immediate release and an end to attacks on freedom of expression and the press
A decade after military coup, Egyptians continue to struggle with authoritarian rule
Despite strong popular discontent, the regime of General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been sustained in power by the US and its regional allies such as the Gulf monarchies as it is willing to play a the role of a proxy in the region
Prominent Algerian opposition leader Karim Tabbou placed under judicial supervision after brief arrest
Tabbou, like most other leaders of Algeria’s pro-reform Hirak protests (2019-20), has been consistently harassed and persecuted by the state with arrests and jail terms
Tunisia’s main opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi sentenced to one year in prison
Ghannouchi’s party and his supporters believe his conviction is politically motivated and part of President Kais Saied’s attempts to silence opposition in the country
Top Ennahda leader Rached Ghannouchi arrested, party office sealed
A number of opposition leaders have been arrested and faced persecution since President Kais Saied took over virtually all power in the country in July 2021
Abahlali baseMjondolo and the fight of the organized poor against a hostile justice system
Months after being imprisoned on a murder charge, three leaders of the eKhenana Commune of Abahlali baseMjondolo have been finally granted bail. Their arrests are part of a lengthy history of violent persecution of the shack dwellers’ movement
Five social media influencers arrested in Egypt for making a satirical video
All five face serious charges—such as being a part of a terrorist organization, funding terrorism, committing acts of terrorism, and spreading false news—and have been placed in detention for 15 days
Turkish elections to be held on May 14, Erdoğan faces a tough challenge
The upcoming elections are set to be the biggest challenge for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with polls showing that the opposition has a slight advantage.
Third Belmarsh Tribunal in Washington DC seeks to strengthen calls for Assange’s release
The Belmarsh Tribunal in Washington DC will present evidence and testimonies against the ongoing persecution against Assange
Protests in Tunisia against persecution of political activist Ayachi Hammami
The protests were organized by political groups in the country in collaboration with lawyers and judges who have also opposed the dismissal of 57 judges by President Kais Saied last year
- Cypriots hit the streets with a massive display of solidarity with Palestine
- The global peasant movement in Bogotá proclaims: “We defend life, that of peasants and the entire planet”
- Risks of infectious diseases, malnutrition soar as Israel resumes attacks on Gaza Strip
- Greek health workers intensify protests for pay hike, more staff
- Censorship of pro-Palestine content on social media continues
