Pakistan MKP protest
Pakistan

MKP to embark on nationwide march against price hike on June 21

The march comes in the background of the recent IMF bailout package which would lead to the cutting of crucial subsides for the country’s poor.

Peoples Dispatch
June 19, 2019
Two weeks after massacre, Sudanese set to reclaim the streets
Sudan

Two weeks after massacre, Sudanese set to reclaim the streets

“To the tyrants who believed for a while that victory was theirs, we say, our people will rise up.. to recommence the journey and complete the revolution,” the SPA said as the protesters begin preparations to escalate.

Peoples Dispatch
June 19, 2019
Palestinians strike
Palestine

Palestinians to mobilize against US-led Bahrain economic conference

The conference, which will be co-hosted by the US and Bahrain, seeks to detail the economic component of the Trump administration’s ‘deal of the century’

Peoples Dispatch
June 18, 2019
Trump announces ‘millions’ to be processed and deported by the ICE
United States

Trump announces ‘millions’ to be processed and deported by the ICE

The announcement also indicated a plan to form buffer states in the region by signing deals with Mexico and Guatemala

Peoples Dispatch
June 18, 2019
Guatemalans will go to the polls for the second round of presidential elections
Guatemala

Guatemalans will go to the polls for the second round of presidential elections

The center-right candidate Sandra Torres and the right-wing candidate Alejandro Giammattei will face off in the second round of Guatemalan presidential elections on August 11.

Peoples Dispatch
June 18, 2019
Chile teachers' strike
Chile

Chilean teachers’ strike will continue for the third week

Since June 3, the primary and secondary education teachers in Chile are mobilizing against the deterioration of public education, infrastructural problems, long-standing teachers’ debts and curricular changes, among other issues.

Peoples Dispatch
June 18, 2019
The strike of free women: Palestinian prisoners to protest from July 1
Israel Palestine

The strike of free women: Palestinian prisoners to protest from July 1

13 women prisoners will go on an open hunger strike protesting the living conditions in Damon prison in the occupied Palestinian territories. Prisoners in other jails are expected to join them

Peoples Dispatch
June 18, 2019
US-Iran nuclear deal
Iran United States

Iran to increase the production of enriched uranium for energy purposes

This marks a gradual withdrawal from a provision of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). As per the agreement, not complying with certain sections is allowed in case one or more signatories withdraws from the deal.

Peoples Dispatch
June 18, 2019