Workers in Myanmar demand implementation of revised laws on labor disputes
Myanmar

Workers in Myanmar demand implementation of newly revised laws on labor disputes

Workers have called on the Myanmarese government to enforce a recently passed legislative amendment regarding labor disputes. They also demanded the reinstatement of two terminated union leaders, along with the recognition of worker’s right to form a union.

Peoples Dispatch
September 4, 2019
Health workers workers stage day-long protest in India demanding honorarium
India

Health workers workers stage day-long protest in India demanding honorarium

Accredited Social Health Activists from the state of Andhra Pradesh in India demand the immediate release of honorariums and the withdrawal of a discriminatory grade points system that assesses their performance

Peoples Dispatch
September 4, 2019
south africa trade union
South Africa

ANC-affiliated trade union warns of strike against proposed economic reforms in South Africa

The economic reforms announced by the National Treasury would weaken labor rights and advocate for the privatization of state-owned enterprises and export-led growth

Peoples Dispatch
September 3, 2019
US troops in Afghanistan
Afghanistan United States

US finalizes deal with Taliban, to withdraw 5,400 troops from Afghanistan

Meanwhile, the Taliban has intensified its war against government forces in several provinces of Afghanistan. It carried out an attack in Kabul on Monday, killing over 16 people.

Peoples Dispatch
September 3, 2019
Saudi airstrike kills 100 prisoners in Yemen
Saudi Arabia Yemen

Saudi airstrike kills 100 prisoners in Yemen

The attack took place on September 1 and is the latest in a series of attacks that have destroyed infrastructure and killed hundreds of non-combatants

Peoples Dispatch
September 3, 2019
Palestinian protester injured by Israeli sniper fire dies in hospital
Israel Palestine

Palestinian protester injured by Israeli sniper fire dies in hospital

Israeli forces opened gunfire on Palestinian crowds during the weekly Great March of Return protests, killing one and injuring 94. The casualties included women, children and paramedics

Peoples Dispatch
September 2, 2019
Argentina Trigger-happy protests
Argentina

Tens of thousands of Argentinians mobilize against the ‘trigger-happy’ police

Since 1983, more than 6,500 cases of murder at the hands of the state have been registered. The number of cases have increased during the current government’s rule.

Peoples Dispatch
August 31, 2019
Denmark Protests
Denmark

People with disabilities in Copenhagen protest new cuts in municipal provisions

The new eligibility criteria for residential provisions for disabled people in the municipal area of Copenhagen have resulted in the exclusion of many disabled people from provisions for housing, day care and education.

Peoples Dispatch
August 31, 2019