Pakistan set for polls amid popular resentment against country’s elites
Pakistan

Pakistan set for polls amid popular resentment against country’s elites

Despite legal troubles, former Prime Minister Imran Khan remains the most popular figure in Pakistan. Meanwhile, economic problems such as price hike and poverty emerge as the most important issues in the current election season

Peoples Dispatch
February 2, 2024
For survivors of Johannesburg building fire, justice must include dignified housing
South Africa

For survivors of Johannesburg building fire, justice must include dignified housing

While a commission is probing the uSindiso building fire, that killed 76, social justice organizations have amplified calls to address the severe lack of affordable housing

Peoples Dispatch
February 2, 2024
Death toll in Gaza crosses 27,000 as possible ceasefire hangs in the balance
Israel Palestine

Death toll in Gaza crosses 27,000 as possible ceasefire hangs in the balance

The bombardment of Gaza continues unabated as disturbing reports emerge of mass graves being found with Palestinians reportedly blindfolded and tied at the hands before being executed

Peoples Dispatch
February 1, 2024
US approves plan to bomb Iraq and Syria
Iraq Syria United States

US approves plan to bomb Iraq and Syria

The country approved plans to widen the scope of the regional war originating in Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Peoples Dispatch
February 1, 2024
ICJ rejects Ukraine’s 2016 cases accusing Russia of terrorism
Russia Ukraine

ICJ rejects Ukraine’s 2016 cases accusing Russia of terrorism

Ukraine had accused Russia of providing funding to the anti-Kyiv movement in Donbass region calling it “terrorism” and discriminating against Tatar and Ukrainian minorities in annexed Crimea

Peoples Dispatch
February 1, 2024
Leftists step up protests over Dutch backing of Israeli war on Gaza
Netherlands

Leftists step up protests over Dutch backing of Israeli war on Gaza

Leftist groups have accused the caretaker government of Mark Rutte of duplicity as talk of complying with international laws and human rights is accompanied by the backing of imperialist wars, including Israel’s brutal attack on Gaza

Peoples Dispatch
February 1, 2024
Chicago becomes largest city in US to demand a ceasefire in Gaza
Palestine United States

Chicago becomes largest city in US to demand a ceasefire in Gaza

Local city governments are joining the movement to ramp up pressure against Biden, who continues to support Israeli genocide

Peoples Dispatch
January 31, 2024
New Yorkers rally to express solidarity between Black, LGBTQ, and Palestinian struggle
Palestine United States

New Yorkers rally to express solidarity between Black, LGBTQ, and Palestinian struggle

LGBTQ organizers of color drew historic connections between the struggles of the Palestinian people and those of Black and LGBTQ people in the United States

Peoples Dispatch
January 31, 2024