Bernie Sanders NH
United States

Bernie Sanders continues to lead in Democratic Party primaries in the US

As the first round of the internal party elections, called the primaries, of the Democratic party conclude in the second US State, Sanders continues to keep his lead in the popular votes

Peoples Dispatch
February 12, 2020
Boycott Puma_Israeli settlements
Israel Palestine World

#BoycottPuma: Protest in London calls for end to company support for Israeli apartheid

A monthly protest was held outside Puma’s flagship store in London as part of the ongoing campaign

Peoples Dispatch
February 12, 2020
Malta - Gozo Tunnel project
Malta

Activists demand transparency and environmental safeguards for Malta-Gozo Tunnel project

The project has been designed to link the islands of Malta and Gozo through an eight-mile underwater tunnel with two vehicle lanes.

Peoples Dispatch
February 12, 2020
Lebanon protest
Lebanon

Hasan Diab wins vote of confidence in Lebanese parliament amid popular protests

Progressive sections in Lebanon have rejected Diab’s economic plan as a mere continuation of corrupt policies implemented by previous regime

Peoples Dispatch
February 12, 2020
Thousands protest in Morocco against Donald Trump’s plans
Morocco

Thousands of Moroccans protest Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan for Palestine

The protest was also against the attempts by the Moroccan government to normalize ties with the state of Israel

Peoples Dispatch
February 12, 2020
Venezuelans protest against US sanctions on Conviasa airlines_
United States Venezuela

Venezuelans protest US sanctions against state-owned Conviasa airlines

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro expressed his solidarity with the workers of Conviasa. He has also said that his government will take the matter to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Peoples Dispatch
February 12, 2020
Mandela released from jail_
People's History

Mandela released from jail

He was released after spending 27 years in jail for his role in anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.

Peoples Dispatch
February 11, 2020
Media freedom in Kashmir
India Kashmir

Media under siege: Journalists demand an end to threats and intimidations in Kashmir

Kashmir is under a military siege and communication blockade since August 05, when the far-right Indian government scrapped the region’s special status

Peoples Dispatch
February 11, 2020