Targeted attacks force Sikh minority to flee from Afghanistan
At least 111 Sikhs have been granted emergency visas in neighboring India after a Sikh gurdwara was stormed by extremists in Kabul on June 18, killing two and injuring seven others
Israel’s ruling coalition decides to dissolve parliament, call for fresh elections
The dissolution of the Knesset will lead to automatic extension of the controversial settlers’ law for next six months. The government had failed to get approval for its extension earlier this month
Japanese court lands a blow to marriage equality during Pride Month
The Osaka District Court deemed that the ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional. Last year, a petition at the Sapporo District Court ruled the ban unconstitutional
Baloch students in Pakistan demand an end to abductions and disappearances
In light of the increase in disappearances of Baloch youth, many from the community have taken to the streets to protest the police brutality and abductions
Left-wing Historic Pact coalition emerges victorious in Colombia
The victory of the Historic Pact is expected to bring an end to decades of conservative and neoliberal politics which have dominated the country.
Mass actions against President Kais Saied’s rule intensify in Tunisia
Tunisia witnessed numerous protests on Sunday, June 19. The country’s largest trade union UGTT observed a national strike last week, while judges have decided to extend their strike for a third consecutive week
Filipino movements fear greater repression as ruling class debates red-tagging
Despite critical statements by officials in the current and incoming presidencies on red-tagging, land defenders and activists have raised concerns about the possibility of greater state repression in the coming days
Eco-left NUPES alliance and far-right make gains in French Assembly polls as Macronists lose majority
The eco-left NUPES coalition headed by Jean-Luc Melenchon won 131 seats and emerged as the second largest bloc in parliament. The Ensemble coalition led by President Emmanuel Macron lost its majority but still remains the largest bloc