Journalist Siddique Kappan bail India
India

Indian journalist Siddique Kappan released on bail after 850 days in custody

Kappan was arrested more than two years ago while on his way to report on the alleged gang rape and murder of a Dalit woman in India’s Uttar Pradesh State

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
February 3, 2023
Right to Strike - UK
United Kingdom

Massive workers’ rallies across UK defend the right to strike 

The Tory government in the UK has been waging a war against the working class through its austerity-ridden policies and anti-worker legislation

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
February 3, 2023
Iran accuses Israel of attacks at Isfahan
Iran Israel

Iran blames Israel for last week’s attack on Isfahan military site

Iran asserted its right to defend itself after the failed drone strikes at the military workshop complex in Isfahan late on Saturday night

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
February 3, 2023
Workers Protest - Belgium
Belgium

Massive rally in Brussels demands refinancing and more staff in health and non-profit sectors

Back-to-back crises and the government’s insensitive policies have worsened work conditions in public health and other non-profit sectors in Belgium

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
February 2, 2023
Social media influencers arrested Egypt
Egypt

Five social media influencers arrested in Egypt for making a satirical video

All five face serious charges—such as being a part of a terrorist organization, funding terrorism, committing acts of terrorism, and spreading false news—and have been placed in detention for 15 days

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
February 2, 2023
Uzbekistan protesters sentenced
Uzbekistan

Court in Uzbekistan sentences 22 people for participating in protests in July last year 

Human right groups have termed the sentencing “persecution” and demanded action against security forces responsible for the deaths of nearly two dozen people

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
February 2, 2023
Student activist Mudalige released Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan student activist Wasantha Mudalige released from prison

Mudalige, who was in custody since August 18 last year under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), was cleared of all terrorism charges on January 31. On February 1, he was released from custody on bail

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
February 2, 2023
UK arms to Saudi coalition in Yemen
Saudi Arabia United Kingdom Yemen

UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia face high court challenge 

The Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has sought a judicial review of the UK government’s decision to resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia in 2020 despite evidence of serious violations of international law, including civilian killings, in Yemen 

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
February 1, 2023