Thousands protest in UK demanding more funds for special education programs
United Kingdom

Thousands protest in UK demanding more funds for special education programs

According to reports, the austerity-driven Tory government has made massive fund cuts in the provisions for disabled children in education and medical care.

Peoples Dispatch
June 1, 2019
16-year-old Palestinian child latest victim of Israeli occupation forces
Palestine

16-year-old Palestinian child latest victim of Israeli occupation forces

Abdullah Louai was trying to cross a restricted area so as to go to the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.There has been a steep rise in the targeting of Palestinian children by Israel since 2017

Peoples Dispatch
June 1, 2019
Protests in Brazil, Paksistan and Turkey calling for Ali Wazir's release.
Pakistan World

Activists across the world demand release of Pakistan’s Pashtun movement leaders

Ali Wazir and Mohsin Dawar were arrested shortly after a protest they led was fired on by the Pakistani army in North Waziristan. Three activists were killed in the firing on the protest against atrocities by the army.

Peoples Dispatch
May 31, 2019
London court protest for Assange
United Kingdom

Assange’s health deteriorates in prison, UN investigator hints at “psychological torture”

Assange’s lawyers, the Wikileaks and his friends have in the past raised concerns about his fast deteriorating health while in prison

Peoples Dispatch
May 31, 2019
Indian forces moving towards protesters in Kashmir's Shopian district. (Photo: Kamran Yousuf/ Newsclick)
India Kashmir

One civilian killed, over 80 injured in police crackdown on protests in Kashmir

Residents came out on to the streets against cordon and search operations by the Indian security forces. The police and the army used live fire, shotguns and pellet guns against the civilian protesters

Peoples Dispatch
May 31, 2019
Jesús Santrich, free at last
Colombia

Jesús Santrich, free at last

Colombia’s Supreme Court ordered the immediate release of political prisoner Jesús Santrich on May 29. Speaking to reporters after his release, he reiterated his commitment to a true and lasting peace in the country

Peoples Dispatch
May 31, 2019
Dutch trade union protests
Netherlands

Transport strike by Dutch trade unions brings country to a standstill

The unions, including the FNV, the CNV and the VCP, demanded that the government freeze its plan to increase the current retirement age of 65 to 67 by 2021

Peoples Dispatch
May 31, 2019
Himachal Pradesh Torrent Workers
India

Torrent Pharmaceutical workers face repression for unionizing in Himachal Pradesh

The management forced workers to resign from the union, and victimized union office bearers and workers through unilateral transfers and suspensions.

Peoples Dispatch
May 30, 2019