Internationally beloved academic, poet, and activist Dr. Refaat Alareer killed by Israel
Israel Palestine

Internationally beloved academic, poet, and activist Dr. Refaat Alareer killed by Israel

The professor at University of Gaza and co-founder of “We are Not Numbers” refused to evacuate northern Gaza as demanded by Israelis and continued to report about the Palestinian resilience during the war

Peoples Dispatch
December 8, 2023
Anti-fascists in Italy protest police attack on Turin University students
Italy

Anti-fascists in Italy protest police attack on Turin University students

Protesters alleged police used disproportionate force against students who were opposing a far-right student group at University of Turin

Peoples Dispatch
December 8, 2023
Dina-Boluarte-resign
Peru

One year since the coup in Peru

Following the coup against Pedro Castillo, the people of Peru took to the streets en masse to demand his restitution and the resignation of Boluarte

Peoples Dispatch
December 7, 2023
Senate Republicans block $111 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan
United States

Senate Republicans block $111 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan

The Democratic Party’s latest effort to fund proxy conflicts is thwarted by conservatives, who argued that there was not enough funding allocated to the US-Mexico border

Peoples Dispatch
December 7, 2023
UAW workers call on their union endorse BDS
United States

UAW workers call on their union endorse BDS

After the United Auto Workers broke the silence on Palestine by calling for a ceasefire last week, rank and file members are organizing for deeper solidarity

Peoples Dispatch
December 6, 2023
Antonio Guterres invokes Article 99 of UN Charter, urges UNSC to prevent further humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Israel Palestine

Antonio Guterres invokes Article 99 of UN Charter, urges UNSC to prevent further humanitarian crisis in Gaza

The UN and other aid groups warned of the grave humanitarian crisis, with virtually no safe places for civilians and medical supplies running critically low

Peoples Dispatch
December 6, 2023
WFP announces halting food distribution in Houthi-held northern Yemen
Yemen

WFP announces halting food distribution in Houthi-held northern Yemen

Close to 17 million of Yemenis, out of a total population of over 30 million, are dependent on food aid to avoid starvation. A majority of them live in the Houthi-controlled areas

Peoples Dispatch
December 6, 2023
Thousands march in Brussels to declare “planet and people before profit”
Belgium

Thousands march in Brussels to declare “planet and people before profit”

The demonstration was organized in the backdrop of the ongoing 12-day-long, COP28 Summit underway in UAE, which kicked off on November 30.

Peoples Dispatch
December 5, 2023