Activists across the world demand release of Pakistan’s Pashtun movement leaders
Ali Wazir and Mohsin Dawar were arrested shortly after a protest they led was fired on by the Pakistani army in North Waziristan. Three activists were killed in the firing on the protest against atrocities by the army.
Assange’s health deteriorates in prison, UN investigator hints at “psychological torture”
Assange’s lawyers, the Wikileaks and his friends have in the past raised concerns about his fast deteriorating health while in prison
One civilian killed, over 80 injured in police crackdown on protests in Kashmir
Residents came out on to the streets against cordon and search operations by the Indian security forces. The police and the army used live fire, shotguns and pellet guns against the civilian protesters
Jesús Santrich, free at last
Colombia’s Supreme Court ordered the immediate release of political prisoner Jesús Santrich on May 29. Speaking to reporters after his release, he reiterated his commitment to a true and lasting peace in the country
Transport strike by Dutch trade unions brings country to a standstill
The unions, including the FNV, the CNV and the VCP, demanded that the government freeze its plan to increase the current retirement age of 65 to 67 by 2021
Torrent Pharmaceutical workers face repression for unionizing in Himachal Pradesh
The management forced workers to resign from the union, and victimized union office bearers and workers through unilateral transfers and suspensions.
Ola Bini denied bail through video conference
The Ecuadorian legal system continues to violate Bini’s most fundamental human rights in what is a clear case of political persecution
As Modi’s second term begins, violence against minorities, left activists continue
With the announcement of election results, various reports of BJP members inciting violence against minority groups and members of left parties have come to light.