Anti-government protests in Egypt mark anniversary of landmark agitation
Hundreds of protesters came out in different cities of Egypt denouncing president Sisi’s regime despite a pre-emptive crackdown by the government. These come a year after similar massive protests
Greeks remember musician Pavlos Fyssas who was killed by a fascist in 2013
Pavlos Fyssas was killed by a member of the fascist Golden Dawn party in 2013. This year, marches were held throughout the country against fascism and demanding justice for the musician
Following strike, brewery management in Belgium accepts workers’ demand on safe conditions
Workers at the Jupille factory of the multinational brewery AB InBev went on a 13-day strike against alleged insensitivity that resulted in the spreading of COVID-19 among some employees
Persecution of minorities continues in Pakistan under blasphemy law
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are infamous for their harshness and for their misuse. Their controversial use against individuals on political grounds is also driving members of minority communities to leave the country
Top Trump administration official asks federal prosecutors to charge protesters with sedition
In a memo distributed among US attorneys, deputy attorney general Jeffrey Rosen asked prosecutors to consider applying the rarely used sedition charges on protesters accused of violence
US prepares to impose unilateral arms embargo against Iran after failing to garner support in the UN
The US is considering issuing an executive order within days which will threaten secondary sanctions against countries or firms buying or selling arms from and to Iran
Swiss left groups intensify campaign for mandatory minimum wage in Geneva
The Geneva Trade Union Action Community and left parties launched a popular initiative earlier this year calling for a minimum wage of 23 Swiss francs (25.26 USD) an hour
Kenyan govt. approves insurance cover for frontline workers but protests set to continue
The Kenyan government’s approval of insurance cover addresses only one of the key demands of health workers as many professionals are unhappy over unpaid remittances, lack of PPEs and pending promotions