Pakistan National Assembly
Pakistan

PTI-backed candidates emerge as largest bloc but uncertainty over government formation continues

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, the PTI, has been staging protests alleging rigging and other irregularities in Pakistan’s election. Meanwhile, discussions are on among parties to form a new government

Peoples Dispatch
February 12, 2024
Israel declares war on Rafah, the last safe zone in Gaza
Israel Palestine

Israel declares war on Rafah, the last safe zone in Gaza

Israel is going ahead with its all out assault on Rafah despite strong condemnation by world leaders and aid organizations

Peoples Dispatch
February 12, 2024
Irish women basketball players protest Israel’s genocide in Gaza at EuroBasket qualifier match
Ireland Israel Palestine

Irish women basketball players protest Israel’s genocide in Gaza at EuroBasket qualifier match

The Irish athletes refused to shake hands with Israeli players and five players on the team refused to play the match against Israel

Peoples Dispatch
February 10, 2024
Left groups in Italy demand safe return of anti-fascist activist imprisoned in Hungary
Hungary Italy

Left groups in Italy demand safe return of anti-fascist activist imprisoned in Hungary

Italian school teacher Ilaria Salis has been imprisoned in Hungary for nearly a year, accused of assaulting neo-Nazis during an anti-fascist counter protest

Peoples Dispatch
February 9, 2024
Imran Khan’s PTI claims victory in Pakistan’s general election
Pakistan

Imran Khan’s PTI claims victory in Pakistan’s general election

The Pakistan Tehreek e-Insaf had alleged persecution by the army and the ruling elite in the run up to the elections, with Khan jailed and barred from contesting and the party denied its electoral symbol

Peoples Dispatch
February 9, 2024
US anti-war activists confront Senators, who are doubling down on support for Israel
Palestine United States

US anti-war activists confront Senators, who are doubling down on support for Israel

The US government pushes for further escalation while the Palestine solidarity movement organizes for peace

Peoples Dispatch
February 8, 2024
Latest US strike in Iraq kills senior commander of Kataib Hezbollah and two others
Iraq United States

Latest US strike in Iraq kills senior commander of Kataib Hezbollah and two others

The strike provoked spontaneous protests against the US and intensified the demands of immediate withdrawal of all foreign troops. Iraqi resistance announced they will continue to attack US bases in the region

Peoples Dispatch
February 8, 2024
Colombian government and ELN agree to extend bilateral ceasefire
Colombia

Colombian government and ELN agree to extend bilateral ceasefire

The sixth cycle of talks was held in Havana, Cuba and further advanced the commitment of the two parts towards lasting peace

Peoples Dispatch
February 8, 2024