Presidential elections in Syria
Teachers announce strike against violence and insecurity in Haiti and other stories
Today we look at a strike against violence by teachers in Haiti, the severe second wave of Covid-19 in India, the announcement of presidential elections in Syria, and protests against the police killing of Adam Toledo
Syria to hold presidential elections in May
The elections will be held on May 26 amid a deteriorating economic situation, badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic sanctions imposed by the US and the European Union and the decade of war in the country
- Hundreds march outside ICE facility where Mahmoud Khalil remains in custody
- Outrage in UK over police guidelines on monitoring women after pregnancy loss
- Thousands worldwide sign onto “Anti-genocide pledge” in solidarity with Palestine
- Indian workers demand withdrawal of pro-corporate labor codes, prepare for a national strike on July 9
- United Farm Workers union protests ICE arrests of farm laborers involved in union drive
