Netanyahu says proposed annexation of occupied Palestinian territory may be delayed  
Israel Palestine

Netanyahu says proposed annexation of occupied Palestinian territory may be delayed  

Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly told his party colleagues that the annexation of parts of Occupied Palestinian territories and Jordan Valley would be delayed due to diplomatic and security considerations

Peoples Dispatch
June 30, 2020
Anti-racism protest-Glasgow
Scotland

Anti-racism groups protest vilification of immigrants in Glasgow

In the aftermath of a stabbing incident in Glasgow, right-wing groups in the United Kingdom have been trying to whip up anti-immigrant sentiments. Anti-racism groups have insisted that the city welcomes refugees

Peoples Dispatch
June 29, 2020
Left wins big in French local elections
France

France’s ruling LREM fails to make an impression in local body elections

As per the results declared so far, the Europe Ecology-The Greens (EELV) party already has claimed victory in eight major cities, including Lyon, Strasburg and Bordeaux. Local body elections were held in over 4,827 cities and towns across France on Sunday

Peoples Dispatch
June 29, 2020
Journalists tortured by police in Pakistan
Pakistan

Torture of journalists triggers protests in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan State

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in a statement called it completely unacceptable for representatives of the security forces to commit acts of torture against journalists reporting from the region

Peoples Dispatch
June 29, 2020
BLM-UL opposes Israeli annexation plan
Israel Palestine United Kingdom

Black Lives Matter UK expresses solidarity with Palestinians, rejects Israeli occupation plan

In a series of tweets that also critiqued the silence of the British political class on the issue, Black Lives Matter UK declared that it loudly and clearly stood “beside our Palestinian comrades. FREE PALESTINE”

Peoples Dispatch
June 29, 2020
Sri Lanka harassment of journalists
Sri Lanka

Rights groups condemn harassment of journalists in Sri Lanka 

Rights groups are rallying in solidarity with journalists being persecuted for exposing wrongs committed by the Sri Lankan government 

Peoples Dispatch
June 27, 2020
Metal workers demo-Italy
Italy

Italian metalworkers demonstrate demanding better working conditions 

Workers have demanded that the Italian government resolve long-pending disputes related to work conditions. They also raised issues regarding lay-offs and lack of wages

Peoples Dispatch
June 27, 2020
Arab Joint List in Israel opposes proposed annexation of parts of Palestinian West Bank
Israel Palestine United States

Arab Joint List in Israel opposes proposed annexation of parts of Palestinian West Bank

The Arab Joint List, the third largest political bloc in the Israeli parliament, has sought international intervention to stop the proposed annexation of large parts of West Bank territory by the Israeli government under prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu 

Peoples Dispatch
June 26, 2020