Thousands take part in Ukraine’s largest pride march in Kiev
The state offered tight security for the pride march in order to avert any conflicts with the counter-march, called by ultra-right wing groups.
Worldwide protests greet Bahrain economic summit
Palestinians held rallies, strikes, and marches across the West Bank and Gaza on Tuesday. These actions, along with similar protests in the region, are expected to continue on Wednesday
Chilean teachers’ strike enters fourth week
The teachers’ strike continues to grow and has received support from national and international organizations
Sudanese protesters agree to the Ethiopian mediator’s proposal, military junta refuses
The proposal outlines the composition of the bodies of power that will govern Sudan over the next several years
Palestinians gear up for massive protests against Bahrain economic summit
The economic component of the ‘deal of the century’ is expected to be announced at the summit. Palestinians say any proposal which does not address Israeli occupation is unacceptable.
Istanbul defies Erdogan again, re-elects opposition mayor
Ekrem İmamoğlu won the mayoral elections with a higher margin than the last election in March. The earlier round was nullified by Turkey’s electoral authority, reportedly at the instigation of president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Peruvian workers mobilize against regressive labor reform
For the past six months, the Peruvian workers have been protesting against a new labor reform that seeks to implement a series of regressive measures.
Over 200 mine workers stage underground sit-in at Lanxess mine in South Africa
The sit-in came in response to the company’s inaction on an alleged sexual harassment complaint from one of the employees