Egyptian writer and activist Nawal El Saadawi dies at 89
An academic and a radical voice of feminism and anti-imperialism in the Arab world, she was constantly persecuted by the Egyptian state and religious fanatics for her writings
Turkey’s government moves court to disband opposition HDP
Turkey’s chief prosecutor has filed a lawsuit in the constitutional court to disband the pro-Kurdish left-wing Peoples Democratic Party on charges of having links with the banned Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK)
Opposition grows against Canada’s decision to buy drones from Israel
Citing manufacturer Elbit System’s human rights record, pro-Palestine groups say that purchase of drones from Israeli companies strengthens the occupation of Palestine. Elbit has faced numerous protests by the Palestinian BDS movement
French students and youth hit the streets demanding ‘right to the future’
Mobilizations were held across France by student and youth groups seeking concrete solutions to the problems affecting them as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the demands was a 1.5 billion euro emergency plan
Rate of demolition of Palestinian homes has increased in 2021, says new report
The report, prepared by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in the Palestinian Territories, says the monthly average of demolition of Palestinian houses by Israeli authorities has increased by 65% in 2021 as compared to the previous year
Over a million strike in India against move to privatize banks
The strike was called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine unions. It was observed all across the country on March 15 and 16 and supported by all major left parties
Yemeni protesters storm presidential palace in Aden
The protesters, many of whom were government employees, were protesting the delay in the payment of their salaries and the deteriorating economic conditions
Anti-lockdown protests continue in Jordan
The current round of protests started after reports of the death of at least 9 people in a government hospital due to lack of oxygen on Saturday night