In Chicago, residents “refuse to budge” as ICE terrorizes communities
Chicago residents continue mounting protests amid ICE incursions on their neighborhoods and brutal crowd control tactics
MSF reports civilians killed by Ethiopian soldiers in Tigray and other stories
Today we take a look at recent reports of the killing of civilians in the Tigray region, custodial deaths of Indigenous people in Australia, police repression against a protest in Jordan, and the key lessons learned as India marks 1 year of the Covid-19 lockdown
Turkey’s Chief Prosecutor files lawsuit to disband pro-Kurdish HDP and other stories
Today we take a look at the indictment filed by Turkey’s Chief Prosecutor seeking to disband Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), mobilizations by student workers across the US, the launch of electoral campaigns in Ecuador, protests by Moroccan farmers, and student protests in South Africa
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
Around the World in 8 Minutes: Episode 39
In this episode, we report on protests in Rodrigues Island, the demolition of a Palestinian village by Israel, and the struggle in Peru against a mining project.
One year of Thoothukudi massacre
Despite the protest, Vedanta continue to deepen its roots by obtaining permission for hydro carbon extraction in the delta district.
Thousands of Argentine workers march to denounce Macri’s austerity measures
In order to reduce the fiscal deficit as demanded by the IMF, the administration of the ruling right-wing party Cambiemos announced new increases in the tariffs of public transport, electricity, water and residential gas.
Russia responds to largest ever NATO military drill off Norwegian border
Russia has launched its own military exercises in response to the NATO exercises which involve over 50,000 troops and have been met with protests across Europe
Unions in Trinidad and Tobago unite in support of refinery workers
Nearly 3,500 workers are at risk of losing their jobs after the board of directors of the state-owned Petrotrin oil refining company decided to shut down the sole refinery in the country
Basra’s protests hold larger significance for the region
The demonstrations over deteriorating infrastructure and contamination of water have also acquired a larger significance with Iranian officials accusing Saudi Arabia of involvement in the burning down of the former’s consulate in the city
60 protesters injured after police kill two militants in Kashmir
As many as six civilians are believed to have had their eyesight damaged after they were injured by pellet shotguns
What is behind the unceasing waves of protest in Romania?
Repeated attempts by the government to amend laws, ostensibly to protect those accused in corruption cases, has infuriated residents who have taken to the streets on numerous occasions






