Brazilian movements intensify “Out Bolsonaro” campaign
Bolsonaro’s grave mismanagement of the virus has made Brazil the global epicenter of COVID-19.
Thousands march across Turkey to denounce violence against women
The protesters demanded that Turkey should not withdraw from the 2011 Istanbul Convention which asks the signatories to enact laws to prevent violence against Women.
Diaspora organization seeks action after hunger death of Lesotho national in South Africa
Thabiso Mokhele died allegedly of hunger on Wednesday. The Lesotho High Commission is accused of failing to respond despite repeated calls for help. A diaspora organization called for the removal of its officers
Artists, writers and human rights groups urge Egypt to release Sanaa Seif
Sanaa Seif has been held in pre-trial detention since June for protesting the illegal detention of her brother, activist Alaa Abdel Fattah. She was abducted from outside the prosecutor general’s office where she had gone to file a complaint
What has changed since Kashmir’s special status was revoked?
The last one year has been described by the people of Kashmir as one of utter distress and helplessness.
Undeterred by evictions, South Africa’s Abahlali baseMjondolo continues struggle
Mqapheli George Bonono of Abahlali baseMjondolo, the shack dwellers’ movement of South Africa, talks about the struggles of those who are being evicted by authorities and the resistance they are putting up
Health workers in the UK protest demanding wage hike
Thousands of health workers, including thousands of nurses, marched in London protesting their exclusion from the pay rise announced by the government. The call for the march was given by the Unite union
India’s COVID-19 strategy: A story of missteps
India has third highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world and is recording close to or over 50,000 cases a day. What explains this relentless surge in cases in the country?