Progressive forces in Italy slam Global Health Summit, demand free and universal vaccination
Leftist parties and trade unions in Italy organized demonstrations and a health workers’ strike on May 21-22 to protest the neoliberal agenda behind the G20 Global Health Summit in Rome, as well as the anti-people policies of the Mario Draghi-led government
Court declares anti-BDS law in State of Georgia unconstitutional
A district court delivered the judgement on a case filed by journalist Abby Martin who was not allowed to speak at an event at Georgia Southern University after she refused to sign an undertaking agreeing to distance herself from the BDS movement
In Al-Aqsa, Sheikh Jarrah and rest of Palestine, Israeli oppression continues
While the ceasefire has ended the bombing in Gaza, violence against Palestinians continues across the occupied territories. The Al-Aqsa compound was invaded on Friday and Sunday and Palestinian organizations have warned of mass arrests by Israel
Over 800 Algerians detained for questioning in 118th week of Hirak protests
The latest round of Hirak protests saw police place multiple restrictions in Algiers and other parts of the country. Friday’s mobilizations were the second round since the government announced a ban on unauthorized demonstrations
Israeli offensive ends after declaration of ceasefire, Gazans claim victory
The ceasefire was mediated by Egypt and came into effect at 2 am on Friday, ending 11 days of Israeli air strikes on Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied territories took to the streets to celebrate a victory
Thousands in US participate in nationwide McDonald’s strike, reject ‘PR stunt’ wage hike plan
Workers at McDonald’s outlets in 15 major cities across the US participated in a one-day strike demanding wage hikes and union rights
Opposition mounts to US arms sales to Israel
Several US congresspersons and rights groups have objected to the Joe Biden government’s decision to sell weapons worth USD 735 million to Israel, citing continued violations of human rights in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian territories
Journalists bodies demand release of investigative reporter in Bangladesh
Known for unearthing graft of the Bangladeshi government, investigative journalist Rozina Islam was arrested for violating the colonial-era official secrecy law, Official Secrets Act