Who was responsible for the defeat of fascism in World War II?
A conference in Shanghai brings together perspectives from across the Global South regarding the World War Against Fascism, challenging western narratives
Nobody is forgotten, nothing is forgotten: The 80th anniversary of a victory still contested
The 80th anniversary commemoration in Moscow of Victory Day brought to the fore the historic and contemporary battles for memory, history, and against fascism
Eighty years on: Remembering the defeat of fascism – or witnessing its return?
Neo-fascism merely adapted, disguised, and reshaped itself according to the times. In some states, we now see historical revisionism – and even glorification of local fascist or Nazi collaborators.
The Long March: 90 years on and its lessons for our struggles today
Artist and researcher Tings Chak reflects on The Long March waged by communists in China at its 90th anniversary
Communists across Europe mark 78th anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany
Soviet red flags were raised in Victory Day celebrations across Europe, despite a ban on the display of Soviet and Russian flags in several countries including Germany
Leftists denounce rampant decommunization attempts in Eastern Europe
The rise of the far-right and the ongoing Russia-NATO war in Ukraine have led to a spike in Russophobia and attacks on communists and their symbols in Eastern Europe
Anti-fascists in Austria commemorate anniversary of Mauthausen concentration camp liberation
The Mauthausen Camp complex in Upper Austria was one of the five major concentration camps operated by Nazi Germany during World War II. Around 90,000 out of the 200,000 inmates there were reportedly killed
Persecution of communists in Russia draws widespread criticism
Russian authorities have tried to ban events planned for the commemoration of the 103rd anniversary of the foundation of the Soviet Red Army citing COVID-19 restrictions
Latvian socialists condemn desecration of Soviet monument in Jekabpils
The monument in Jekabpils, Latvia, installed on the grave of three Soviet soldiers who died in combat during World War II, was vandalized on February 24
“The Netanyahu government is a betrayal of the people’s mandate”
Peoples Dispatch talks to Arafat Bdarny, secretary-general of the Israeli Communist Youth
Victory Day and the continuing battle against Fascism
May 9 is Victory Day, which celebrates the defeat of Nazism and Fascism in World War II.
On the frontlines: Red Army veteran Moritz Mebel talks about his battles against fascism
On the 75th anniversary of Victory Day, which commemorates the surrender of Hitler’s Germany in World War II, we bring you the recollections of Red Army veteran Moritz Mebel who took part in grueling campaigns against the Nazis from the gates of Moscow to the Czech Republic
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- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
