Repsol oil spill declared worst ecological disaster in Peru’s recent history
Peru is in the midst of dealing with a major oil spill just 30 kilometers from the capital city Lima. On January 15th, 6,000 barrels of crude oil spilled into the ocean while a tanker was unloading at a Repsol facility.
South Africa: Unions, Palestine solidarity groups escalate demand to nationalize Clover
On January 27, pickets and rallies were held in several cities of South Africa in support of the workers’ demand to nationalize the dairy company Clover
Following historic strike by French educators, government comes to the negotiating table
Thousands of teachers and education sector staff struck work across France on January 13 against the French government’s erratic rules regarding testing at schools. They also sought better safety measures and working conditions
20 years after it opened, Guantanamo Bay continues to be a symbol of injustice
In these 20 years of operations, only 12 detainees have been charged and just 2 convicted of any crimes by the Military Commissions.
As France’s vaccine pass proposal passes in National Assembly, left decries technocratic logic
On Thursday, the French National Assembly passed a bill calling for making vaccine passes mandatory with 214 votes in favor, 93 against and 27 abstentions. The Senate will vote on the bill early next week
Kazakhstan’s president seeks CSTO assistance following violent protests
The Collective Security Treaty Organization has reportedly agreed to temporarily deploy peacekeeping forces following the protests continuing after the main demands of those on the streets were met
Cambodia’s NagaWorld workers continue strike despite arrests and crackdown
Union organizers and striking workers at Cambodia’s largest casino and luxury resort have been arrested in recent crackdowns. The workers are demanding the reinstatement of those fired last year and negotiations on wages
As Iran honors Qassem Soleimani, Ebrahim Raisi demands that Trump be put on trial
Mobilizations were held across Iran on Monday on the second anniversary of the assassination of major general Qassem Soleimani who was killed in a drone attack sanctioned by then US president Donald Trump