Families continue to demand justice for the disappeared students of Ayotzinapa
Mexico

Families continue to demand justice for the disappeared students of Ayotzinapa

September 26 marked 6 years since the disappearance of 43 students from Ayotzinapa, Mexico.

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 29, 2020
The trial of Julian Assange: Week 3
United Kingdom

The trial of Julian Assange: Week 3

We take a look at the developments during the third week of the trial portion of the extradition hearings of Julian Assange that is taking place in the United Kingdom

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 29, 2020
Greek workers stage massive protests against government policies
Greece

Greek workers stage massive protests against government policies

Unions across the education, health and maritime sectors held major demonstrations in Greece on September 24 against austerity and demanding proper state intervention

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 27, 2020
1 killed, hundreds arrested in anti-government protests in Egypt
Egypt

1 killed, hundreds arrested in anti-government protests in Egypt

The Day of Rage protests on September 25 saw thousands taking to the streets. Massive protests took place in Egypt over the week on the anniversary of similar protests in 2019

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 27, 2020
West Papuans reject Indonesia’s plans to extend Special Autonomy Law
Indonesia West Papua

West Papuans reject Indonesia’s plans to extend Special Autonomy Law

In the twenty years of living under this law, Papuans say that it did not address the contested history of Papua’s integration and its outstanding political and human rights issues.

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 26, 2020
Hamas and Fatah agree to hold elections in Palestine in six months
Palestine

Hamas and Fatah agree to hold elections in Palestine in six months

Representatives from both the groups met in Turkey and finalized the deal to hold the first Palestinian elections after 2006. The voting will take place in all occupied territories, including eastern Jerusalem.

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 25, 2020
Groups from across the world ask UN General Assembly to act against Israeli apartheid
Israel Palestine

Groups from across the world ask UN General Assembly to act against Israeli apartheid

More than 450 civil society and human rights groups from across the globe released a letter addressed to the ongoing 75th session of the UNGA asking it to revive its anti-apartheid bodies and take action to end Israeli occupation of Palestine

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 24, 2020
Why are Indian farmers protesting Modi’s agriculture bills?
India

Why are Indian farmers protesting Modi’s agriculture bills?

The government passed three bills on agriculture brazenly flouting parliamentary rules and ignoring the protesting farmers across the country.

peoples and Peoples Dispatch
September 23, 2020