Workers in Greece protest the government’s bid for privatization in the energy sector
The government has been steadily advancing its project of privatization in the gas sector through the sale of 66% of the National Transmission System in December 2018, the separation of marketing from distribution networks, and now a bill for further privatization.
Juan Guaidó returned to Venezuela, situation remains calm
After a multi-country tour in hopes of garnering support for his self-proclaimed presidency, Juan Guaidó, member of the National Assembly of Venezuela returned to his home country
Evidence of crimes against humanity by Israel in Gaza: UN report
The UN’s independent international commission of inquiry found that IDF snipers intentionally targeted and killed unarmed civilians. One of the largest massacres took place on May 14, when around 60 people were killed and more than 1,100 injured by Israeli forces.
Nigeria: More than 50 reported missing after the oil pipeline explosion in Niger Delta
A layer of grease that has covered the river has affected fishing and navigation by local communities.
Tea workers demand hike in minimum wages in India
Hundreds of tea workers from Assam protested in Delhi, demanding implementation of minimum wages and for the betterment of working conditions
Municipal cleaners in Peru protest against mass dismissals
Over 250 workers, who have been working for more than 11 years, lost their jobs after the municipal government of Miraflores district arbitrarily decided to hire a new company
Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir forced to step down as party chief as protests intensify
Bashir will continue as president until the end of his term until 2020 presidential elections, when the ruling NCP will be nominating a different candidate, indicating an foreseeable end to his three decade-long rule
Thousands of adivasis marched in India, to safeguard forest-dwelling rights
Thousands of adivasis from across India marched in New Delhi to demand an overhaul of the order to evict people from forest lands, by the Supreme Court, that could displace nearly 2 million people