Progressives in Greece reject Zelensky’s address to parliament with neo-Nazis
The testimony of the neo-Nazi Azov solidier in Greek parliament following the address of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been widely condemned
Russia suspended from the UN Human Rights Council
China and Cuba opposed the resolution sponsored by the US and supported mostly by its allies in Europe and the Americas.
Saudi-based Yemeni leader steps down as president
The Houthis, who had rejected the invitation to join the talks in Riyadh where the presidential council was created, have refused to recognize the council calling it a foreign implant without any real representation of the Yemeni people
Opposition movement in Bahrain demands disbanding of US naval base, withdrawal of all foreign troops
Bahrain, ruled by the Al-Khalifa dynasty, is one of the closest allies of the US in the Persian Gulf region. It hosts the Fifth Fleet of the US Navy since 1995 and has developed close relations with Israel despite popular opposition
Tunisian president announces changes to electoral system in yet another controversial move
Several opposition parties have already indicated that they will not participate in any constitutional referendum or elections based on a new set of rules drawn up unilaterally by the president
Police raid on USB union headquarters in Italy sparks outrage
The union has been at the forefront of the working class struggles against the anti-people policies of the Mario Draghi government in Italy. Progressive groups have extended solidarity with the USB and denounced the raid as a ploy to discredit and villainize the union.
Imprisoned political activist Alaa Abdel Fattah goes on hunger strike in Egypt
40-year-old Fattah is reportedly being kept in solitary confinement under heavy supervision without access to books or exercise. He is serving a five-year jail term for “spreading fake news and undermining national security”
Progressive presidential ticket Petro-Márquez receives death threats in Colombia
In addition to the presidential candidate Gustavo Petro and the vice-presidential candidate Francia Márquez, 18 other political and social leaders, associated with the left-wing Historic Pact coalition, were also threatened