Tunis
Tunisian political parties release statement urging judiciary, military to uphold the constitution
The statement comes after a weekend of protests opposing the president’s actions in July, which many call a coup and unconstitutional
Rival factions in Libya agree to hold elections
A preliminary agreement between rival factions in Libya lays out a roadmap for parliamentary and presidential elections in the country. The agreement comes after a ceasefire in October under UN mediation
Demonstrators in Tunisia demand freedom for George Abdallah and other revolutionaries in jail
Abdallah, a prominent Lebanese communist leader, has been languishing in a prison in France for the last 35 years. The demonstrations in Tunisian capital Tunis on Saturday were part of the International Week of Action between June 15-22
Tunisians protest against unemployment
They also demanded that public sector jobs should be made available for the unemployed.
- US elected officials and labor leaders join international call to take Cuba off US’s State Sponsors of Terrorism list
- Venezuela passes a law targeting those who support sanctions on Venezuela
- Pakistan launches fresh attempts to suppress main opposition party
- People across US mobilize in solidarity with South Koreans calling for resignation of President Yoon
- Pakistan’s community health workers form first national union
