Left parties and trade unions in West Asia and North Africa mark May Day
Trade union movements and left parties in West Asia and North Africa vowed to end capitalist exploitation and achieve the dream of a dignified life for all working class people
In biggest such demonstration, Tunisians denounce political persecution and economic crisis
On March 4 and 5, thousands of Tunisians took to the streets against President Kais Saied’s government, protesting the repression of the opposition and the economic woes faced by the people
Tunisians mobilize against rising political persecution and government’s failure to address economic concerns
Large protests were organized by political parties and trade unions on Saturday and Sunday against the crackdown on the opposition and economic woes. Calls have been given for for more people’s actions in the coming days
What is the controversy around Tunisian President Kais Saied’s draft constitution?
Fadil Aliriza, founder and editor-in-chief of Meshkal, talks about the draft constitution presented by Tunisian president Kais Saied for a referendum and talks about why there is dissatisfaction about the document
Tunisian President Kais Saied releases new draft constitution ahead of referendum
The draft constitution, which has not been fully released to the public, provides increased power to the president, and decenters the role of the parliament and judiciary
Daily Round-up | Gustavo Petro wins in Colombia, Mélenchon surges in France
In this episode, we bring you stories from the election results in Colombia and France, protests in Tunisia and the escalating economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka
Tunisia’s largest trade union calls for national strike against President Saied’s economic policies
The government led by President Kais Saied has proposed massive cuts in basic subsidies and a freeze on wages of public sector employees to fulfill the main conditions for a fresh USD 4 billion loan from the IMF
Thai court rules calls for reform as “attempts to overthrow the monarchy” and other stories
Today we look at a Thai court ruling declaring calls for reform “attempts to overthrow the monarchy”, a strike in Tunisia after the death of an anti-landfill protestor, and more
Labor union, political parties condemn moves by Tunisia’s president to consolidate power
The Tunisian General Labor Union and various political parties have condemned president Kais Saied’s moves to consolidate his power through a fresh series of pronouncements issued last week
Protesting journalists at Tunisian state news agency face police violence
The journalists’ union, in coordination with labor unions, has called for a general strike on April 22 to protest what they claim is a politically motivated appointment to the post of the Chief Executive Officer of the state news agency, TAP
Tunisia’s prime minister, Elyes Fakhkah, resigns after allegations of financial wrongdoing
Ennahda, the largest party in the ruling coalition, had moved a motion of no confidence in Fakhfakh citing clash of interest due to allegations of the prime minister holding shares in companies getting government contracts worth USD 15 million.
Unemployment protests in Tunisia continue for the third day
Protests continue in Tunisia for a third day to demand better economic conditions and an end to police brutality against protesters
- Israeli tourists attack vigil in Cusco in support of Palestine
- During Red April, Brazil’s MST restates the importance of agrarian reform
- German authorities’ crackdown on Palestine Conference sparks widespread outrage
- As elections approach, India’s farmers count government’s broken promises
- Argentine unions call another general strike for May 9
