Indian farmers are prepared to march on Delhi once again
A shutdown was observed in some parts of India on December 30 in support of protesting farmers who are demanding the government implement a legal minimum support price for all farm produce as promised in 2021.
Student movement’s call to scrap Bangladesh’s 1972 constitution met with widespread rejection
The student movement has called the 1972 constitution, drafted after the 1971 war of liberation against Pakistan, as “Mujibist” and accused that it facilitated the prolonged rule of the Awami League.
China demands withdrawal of US missile system from the Philippines, calls it a threat to regional peace and security
Both the US and Philippines have refused to withdraw the US Typhon missile system deployed in April near Chinese borders despite earlier claiming it to be a temporary move.
Pakistani students say IMF is responsible for privatization of education
Students have demanded an end to the national ban on student union elections imposed since 1984 as well as the demilitarization of university campuses.
“Is killing over 40,000 women and children victory?” Ayatollah Khamenei asks
The leader also emphasized that Iran does not have proxy forces in the region, but that its allies fight because of their belief in resisting oppression.
Indian government continues to violate basic rights of Rohingya refugees
The central government claims it does not recognize UNHCR cards issued to Rohingya refugees and often keeps them in arbitrary and indefinite detentions in violation of all international norms and procedures.
Jamia Millia Islamia students rally against attacks on religious minorities in India
Students at New Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia marked the anniversary of the state’s brutal crackdown on a protest against discriminatory laws five years ago
India’s opposition accuses government of links with Adani, calls for investigation
India’s ruling BJP has been accused of protecting and promoting Adani despite repeated allegations of the company’s corrupt practices. Adani was finally indicted in the US last month.