Leftist sections in Latvia denounce demolition of Soviet era monument
The Monument to the Liberators at the Victory Park in Latvian capital Riga was demolished under the orders of the right-wing government on August 25
Leftist parties in Turkey form new political coalition
The new alliance, the Union of Socialist Forces, has resolved to put an end to the conservative rule in Turkey led by Erdoğan and the AKP, as well as defend secularism and withdraw from NATO
Colombian President’s security delegation attacked
President Gustavo Petro stated that the violence must end in the country and reiterated his government’s commitment to achieve total peace
The system cannot be redeemed, it has to be destroyed
Black August is a month to honor those who have died or been imprisoned in the fight for Black liberation in the United States, and a reminder that despite grave setbacks, the struggle lives on.
Haitians mobilize against insecurity and high cost of living
The protesters demanded Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation, arguing that under his management, the economic and social crisis got worse in the country
Greek working class extends solidarity to protesting workers of Malamatina Winery
The workers accuse the management of using the anti-worker labor law brought in by Labor Minister Kostis Hatzidakis of the conservative New Democracy (ND) government to subdue workers’ rights
US carries out airstrikes in Syria’s Deir ez Zor province
The US Central Command claimed that the airstrikes targeted “Iran backed groups” that were allegedly involved in last week’s drone attack on its al-Tanf base in the region
Heavy rains and flooding wreak havoc in Pakistan
Thousands have been displaced and over 650 people have died in flooding caused by heavy monsoon rains. Pakistan has seen 133% more rainfall this year compared to the past 30-year average