1 killed, hundreds arrested in anti-government protests in Egypt
The Day of Rage protests on September 25 saw thousands taking to the streets. Massive protests took place in Egypt over the week on the anniversary of similar protests in 2019
West Papuans reject Indonesia’s plans to extend Special Autonomy Law
In the twenty years of living under this law, Papuans say that it did not address the contested history of Papua’s integration and its outstanding political and human rights issues.
Hamas and Fatah agree to hold elections in Palestine in six months
Representatives from both the groups met in Turkey and finalized the deal to hold the first Palestinian elections after 2006. The voting will take place in all occupied territories, including eastern Jerusalem.
Groups from across the world ask UN General Assembly to act against Israeli apartheid
More than 450 civil society and human rights groups from across the globe released a letter addressed to the ongoing 75th session of the UNGA asking it to revive its anti-apartheid bodies and take action to end Israeli occupation of Palestine
Why are Indian farmers protesting Modi’s agriculture bills?
The government passed three bills on agriculture brazenly flouting parliamentary rules and ignoring the protesting farmers across the country.
Hamas and Fatah begin reconciliation talks in Turkey
The meeting is a follow-up of an earlier meeting in which their general secretaries took part earlier this month. The factions have agreed to adhere to a principle of peaceful transfer of power on the basis of fresh elections
Citing dismal pay, teachers to boycott classes in Zimbabwe
The average salary of a public school teacher has dropped to the equivalent of USD 30-35 a month. The Zimbabwe Teachers’ Association says they cannot afford to work until salaries are restored to the equivalent of USD 520
United Nations celebrates 75th anniversary amidst rising concerns of unilateralism
Formed after the second world war, the UN as a multilateral forum to preserve world peace and security is facing the growing challenge of US unilateralism and its complete disregard for international laws