France deploys colonial security forces to repress cost of living protests in Martinique
France Martinique

France deploys colonial security forces to repress cost of living protests in Martinique

For the first time in over 60 years, French special security forces have been deployed to Martinique in an attempt to suppress protests over the soaring cost of living

Ana Vračar
September 24, 2024
Human rights lawyers renew calls for the release of 10,000 Palestinian prisoners
Israel Palestine

Human rights lawyers renew calls for the release of 10,000 Palestinian prisoners

Legal experts and human rights advocates renew their call for solidarity with Palestinian prisoners detained by Israel since October 2023

Ana Vračar
September 23, 2024
Trade unions find their place in global peace efforts at ManiFiesta 2024
Belgium

Trade unions find their place in global peace efforts at ManiFiesta 2024

At ManiFiesta 2024, trade unions played a central role, linking workplace struggles with broader discussions on global disarmament and peacebuilding

Ana Vračar
September 13, 2024
nurse gives vaccine to child in Gaza
Palestine

Israel targets health workers in the West Bank, obstructs polio campaign in Gaza

Israeli forces have attempted to obstruct a crucial polio vaccination campaign in Gaza while also targeting healthcare workers in the West Bank

Ana Vračar
September 12, 2024
300,000 march against Macron’s appointment of conservative prime minister
France

300,000 march against Macron’s appointment of conservative prime minister

Hundreds of thousands of people marched across France on Saturday, protesting Emmanuel Macron’s disregard for the results of the July election

Ana Vračar
September 10, 2024
ManiFiesta 2024 brings new energy to activists and movements around Europe and the world
Belgium

ManiFiesta 2024 brings new energy to activists and movements around Europe and the world

A new edition of ManiFiesta, the fest of solidarity, brought discussions on building true solidarity with Palestine and the changing role of trade unions in society

Ana Vračar
September 9, 2024
ManiFiesta brings a weekend of solidarity and activism to Belgium
Belgium

ManiFiesta brings a weekend of solidarity and activism to Belgium

ManiFiesta, the fest of solidarity, is set to draw thousands to Ostend, Belgium, for a weekend of debates and cultural events aimed at strengthening international solidarity

Ana Vračar
September 6, 2024
Macron faces protest over appointment of right-wing PM
France

Macron faces protest over appointment of right-wing PM

After nearly two months of delay, Emmanuel Macron has appointed conservative Michel Barnier as Prime Minister, sparking outrage among progressives

Ana Vračar
September 5, 2024