Palestine deaths
Israel Palestine

Israel kills two Palestinian teens in separate incidents in the West Bank

Palestinians have been demonstrating across the Occupied Territories since January 28 against Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ which gives Israel permission to take over large parts of the occupied West Bank

Peoples Dispatch
February 6, 2020
International Peoples’ Assembly prepares for week of action against imperialism
World

International Peoples’ Assembly prepares for week of action against imperialism

The week of action, which seeks to strengthen the struggle of the working class across the world, will take place from May 25 to 30

Peoples Dispatch
February 6, 2020
Trump impeachment
United States

Trump survives conviction in the impeachment process

The Senate cleared president Donald Trump of all charges with a majority vote that was completely based on the party lines. Several Republicans, who opposed the impeachment motion, nevertheless criticized Donald Trump for his “shameful conduct”

Peoples Dispatch
February 6, 2020
Shack dwellers South Africa
South Africa

Five-year-old injured in attack on shack dwellers by ANC-supporters in South Africa

Members of South Africa’s Shack Dwellers Movement were attacked by a mob of ruling ANC’s supporters after the councilor unfairly allotted the land meant for the community to ANC supporters

Peoples Dispatch
February 5, 2020
Trans pipeline Canada
Canada

Federal Court of Canada dismisses Indigenous peoples’ plea against gas pipeline project

The Trans Mountain gas pipeline is proposed to be expanded to triple its current size. However, the local Indigenous population has objected to the government’s approval for the project on the grounds that it affects their rights and poses a danger to the environment

Peoples Dispatch
February 5, 2020
PTM activists arrested Pakistan
Pakistan

PTM activists arrested in Karachi ahead of mass public meeting

The activists were arrested while making arrangements for an upcoming mass public meeting on the death anniversary of PTM leader Arman Loni on February 6

Peoples Dispatch
February 5, 2020
Guaidó is surprise guest at Trump’s State of the Union
Venezuela

Guaidó is surprise guest at Trump’s State of the Union

Far-right opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who has been rapidly declining in legitimacy and support within Venezuela, attended Trump’s State of the Union Address

Peoples Dispatch
February 5, 2020
1982 Women led occupation at Plessey Capacitors plant: Negotiation begins 
People's History

1982 Women led occupation at Plessey Capacitors plant: Negotiation begins 

The workers accused the company management of deliberately engineering the apparent lack of profitability of the plant to justify closure, despite the annual sales figures showing increased profits.

Peoples Dispatch
February 5, 2020