Colombian student leaders threatened by paramilitary group
Colombia

Colombian student leaders threatened by paramilitary group

The far-right Aguilas Negras or Black Eagles threatened leaders and organizations that actively participated in last year’s student strike demanding higher budgetary allocation for education

Peoples Dispatch
May 28, 2019
Embassy Protection Collective continues to struggle despite eviction
United States

Embassy Protection Collective continues to struggle despite eviction

Despite the installation of Guaido’s representative in the embassy building, the activists have vowed to relentlessly fight against US interventionism.

Peoples Dispatch
May 28, 2019
The people are with Evo: a glimpse at a new Bolivia
Bolivia

The people are with Evo: a glimpse at a new Bolivia

In the light of upcoming general elections in Bolivia, Peoples Dispatch spoke with Rodolfo Machaca Yupanqui, the leader of the Unified Confederation of Bolivian Peasant Workers Union (CSUTCB).

Peoples Dispatch
May 27, 2019
Millions of youth hit the streets for Global Climate strike
World

Millions of youth hit the streets for Global Climate strike

Youth from across the world have demanded that authorities take concrete steps to tackle climate change

Peoples Dispatch
May 25, 2019
Crackdown in Kashmir after Indian forces kill militant
Kashmir

Crackdown in Kashmir after Indian forces kill militant

State authorities blocked internet access, imposed curfew-like restrictions and closed down the major schools, colleges and universities for two days to prevent street protests

Peoples Dispatch
May 25, 2019
Close the Jail
United States

Atlanta jail to be shut due to community mobilization

Close the Jail activists argue that instead of ensuring public safety for all citizens, the facility is being used to wrongfully imprison and abuse people of color.

Peoples Dispatch
May 25, 2019
Police attack Moroccan activists on anniversary of assassination of iconic youth leader
Morocco

Police attack Moroccan activists on anniversary of assassination of iconic youth leader

Youth leader, Khadija Aassil of the Democratic Way was attacked and injured by police during a protest on the 26th anniversary of the disappearance and assassination of Mustafa El Hamzaoui

Peoples Dispatch
May 24, 2019
Theresa May set to resign amidst Brexit deadlock
United Kingdom

Theresa May set to resign amidst Brexit deadlock

May’s three year term heading the British government was almost entirely spent in negotiating and renegotiating United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, which eventually failed

Peoples Dispatch
May 24, 2019