Indian farmers’ organizations reject Supreme Court intervention, will continue protest
India’s Supreme Court stayed the implementation of the three farm laws that have led to huge protests across the country. It also formed a committee to hold discussions. However, farmers’ organizations say the onus is on the government to repeal the laws
How feminists in Argentina organized and won the right to abortion
Agostina Betes from MPLD and Frente Patria Grande spoke about how feminist movements in Argentina organized to win the right to abortion
Amid political chaos, people’s issues take a backseat in Ghana
Kwesi Pratt Jnr. of Pan African Television talks about the political situation in Ghana in the aftermath of last month’s presidential and parliamentary elections and the issues faced by the people amid this chaos
Bulldozed Mullivaikkal massacre memorial at Jaffna University to be rebuilt after protests
The memorial was dedicated to the thousands of Tamils who lost their lives in the final phase of the civil war. After attracting widespread protests and international condemnation, the VC agreed to rebuild the monument, pending approval from concerned authorities
Palestinians oppose announcement of fresh illegal Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, faced with elections in March and prospects of a less friendly Biden administration, announced expedited construction of 800 new illegal Jewish homes inside the West Bank
US move to designate Houthis in Yemen as terrorist organization raises concern
The Houthis control a majority of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa. Their designation as a terrorist organization will make it difficult for international agencies to engage with the group which could harm millions
Police attack demonstration commemorating Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht in Berlin
Police in Berlin tried to disrupt a rally attended by more than 3,000 people in memory of Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht who were murdered on January 15, 1919. Protesters were injured due to police violence on Sunday and many were arrested
Communist youth mobilize across Italy demanding safety in schools
Leftist organizations in Italy have condemned the government’s lack of planning when it comes to the education sector and its bowing to the interests of corporates