Sudan protests
Sudan

As protests continue in Sudan, resistance committees release a key charter

On February 28, the Khartoum Coordination of the Resistance Committees proposed the “Charter for the Establishment of the People’s Authority”, setting forth a militant roadmap to democracy

Pavan Kulkarni
March 2, 2022
‘Mothers and Fathers March’ stands firmly behind Sudanese youth resisting coup leaders
Sudan

‘Mothers and Fathers March’ stands firmly behind Sudanese youth resisting coup leaders

Elderly people across Sudan took to the streets in a show of support for the youth who are resisting the military junta. Meanwhile, the neighborhood Resistance Committees are set to announce a united political vision for the country

Pavan Kulkarni
February 27, 2022
Withdrawal of French troops from Mali is a historic, anti-imperialist victory
Mali

Withdrawal of French troops from Mali is a historic, anti-imperialist victory

Mass-demonstrations calling for removal of French troops from Mali have been growing since 2020. In this backdrop, Mali’s transitional government has adopted an increasingly defiant posture vis-a-vis France.

Pavan Kulkarni
February 22, 2022
Sudan protests
Sudan

2 killed and 172 injured in 18th country-wide protests against military coup in Sudan

At least 15 barricades have been erected along the Sudan-Egypt highway to disrupt trade with the northern neighbor, known to be supporting the coup generals 

Pavan Kulkarni
February 16, 2022
Clover South Africa
South Africa

Workers attacked and beaten as strike at South African dairy giant Clover enters 12th week

Two workers abducted by goons “were held hostage and beaten in full view of the management inside the factory premises. Managers neither called the police nor the ambulance,” said union leader Mametlwe Sebei.

Pavan Kulkarni
February 9, 2022
Student leader in Swaziland granted bail after protesters threaten to render kingdom “ungovernable”
Swaziland

Student leader in Swaziland granted bail after protesters threaten to render kingdom “ungovernable”

The arrest of Colani Maseko and subsequent torture of student leaders coincided with a fresh wave of anti-monarchist protests

Pavan Kulkarni
February 4, 2022
Death toll continues to mount as pro-democracy protests rock Sudan
Sudan

Death toll continues to mount as pro-democracy protests rock Sudan

Amidst this country-wide civil rebellion, the military junta is speedily moving to reinstate the Islamist regime led by former dictator Omar al Bashir, who was ousted in April 2019

Pavan Kulkarni
February 1, 2022
Global mobilizations mark two months of the strike at South Africa’s dairy giant
South Africa

Global mobilizations mark two months of the strike at South Africa’s dairy giant

Unions and Palestinian solidarity organizations have escalated actions calling for the South African government to disinvest from Clover the Milco consortium, which is majority-owned by an Israeli company operating in occupied territories of Palestine.

Pavan Kulkarni
January 28, 2022