Persecution of Leftists - Germany
Germany

Anti-fascists in Germany protest persecution of leftist activist

SDAJ activist and education unionist Luca has been facing prosecution and a career ban for his active involvement in leftist struggles and union activities

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 25, 2023
Cuban embassy terrorist attack
Cuba United States

Cuban embassy in Washington DC faces another terrorist attack, activists express solidarity

An individual threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba’s embassy in the US capital late on Sunday, the second such violent attack on the building since 2020. Havana has denounced the impunity enjoyed by ‘anti-Cuban’ groups as the US government continues to ratchet up unilateral and illegal measures against the island nation

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 25, 2023
Palestinian President Abbas UNGA
Israel Palestine World

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas demands renewal of peace process, full UN membership

Several countries raised the issue of Israel’s continued occupation of Palestine during the ongoing 78th session of the UN General Assembly. They also underlined the need for the world community to hold Israel accountable

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 22, 2023
Syria-China ties
China Syria

Syrian president visits China, seeks to increase economic cooperation 

Syria is seeking Chinese support for the economic revival and reconstruction of the country, devastated by more than a decade of war and continuing US and Turkish occupation  

Peoples Dispatch and peoples
September 22, 2023
21-09 Greek protests 1
Greece

Thousands of Greek workers take to the streets in national strike against government’s anti-labor bill

Unions organized a country-wide strike against a bill introduced by the conservative New Democracy government in Greece. The bill seeks to increase daily and weekly working hours, among other changes

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 21, 2023
Colombia EMC ceasefire
Colombia

Colombian government and FARC dissident group announce bilateral ceasefire

The Gustavo Petro government and the Estado Mayor Central, a dissident group of the demobilized FARC-EP guerrilla group, have reached an agreement for a 10-month bilateral ceasefire

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 21, 2023
Yemen Houthis-Saudi talks
Saudi Arabia Yemen

Houthi delegation holds first direct talks with Saudi Arabia in Riyadh

According to the Yemeni delegation, the talks were focused on critical issues related to payment of salaries, lifting of the blockade, and withdrawal of foreign troops. The Saudi-led international coalition continues to maintain a devastating blockade on Houthi-controlled regions

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 21, 2023
Israeli raid in Jenin
Israel Palestine

Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians and injure over 30 in raids and attacks in Jenin and Gaza

Israeli forces have raided the city of Jenin on multiple occasions this year in an attempt to suppress and dismantle the growing Palestinian armed resistance

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 20, 2023