Argentine delegation confirms crimes against humanity committed by Bolivian coup regime
Bolivia

Argentine delegation confirms crimes against humanity committed by Bolivian coup regime

The delegation verified that the Bolivian coup regime has perpetrated massacres, persecuted leaders, and promoted racism and hate speech, among other atrocities

Peoples Dispatch
December 9, 2019
Iraq protests
Iraq

The trajectory of popular protests in Iraq

The resignation of prime minister Adel Abdul Mahdi after two months of popular protests in Iraq has provided an opportunity to overthrow the political system created under US occupation. However, significant roadblocks remain

Peoples Dispatch
December 7, 2019
Colombian national strike enters a third week
Colombia

Colombian national strike enters a third week

The national strike in Colombia continues to grow in numbers and in strength while the state responds with repression and persecution

Peoples Dispatch
December 6, 2019
US china trade talks
United States

US bills step on China’s turf, disrupt trade negotiations

Two bills have been passed in the US, seeking a constant review of the internal political situation within China. US interference in Chinese domestic affairs is expected to derail trade negotiations between the two countries

Peoples Dispatch
December 6, 2019
Palestinians hunger strike
Israel Palestine

40 more Palestinian prisoners go on hunger strike

The inmates of Ashkelon jail went on hunger strike against the destruction of their property by prison authorities and the desecration of copies of the Quran

Peoples Dispatch
December 6, 2019
Palestinian prisoner
Israel Palestine

For Sami Abu Diak’s family, death does not mark an end to Israeli oppression

The family of Sami Abu Diak who died of cancer in an Israeli jail last month is running from pillar to post to receive his body for burial. The family home was also raided by Israeli security forces on December 2

Peoples Dispatch
December 5, 2019
TIAR Venezuela
Venezuela

Thousands of Venezuelans march in rejection of TIAR

Venezuelans carried out a massive mobilization against the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR) meeting being held in Colombia with the intent of discussing sanctions against Venezuela

Peoples Dispatch
December 5, 2019
Ukraine newspaper
Ukraine

Ban on Ukrainian newspaper is the latest attack on communism in eastern Europe

An appeals court in Ukraine upheld the ban on the Rabochaya Gazeta. The communist purge initiated by former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko has continued in the country under Volodymyr Zelensky

Peoples Dispatch
December 5, 2019