Trade unions in Swaziland demand inquiry into death of Njabulo Dlamini
Njabulo Dlamini, the international organizer of the Communist Party of Swaziland, allegedly died of an illness shortly after he was released from prison but trade unionists suspect he was poisoned
Sudanese PM announces cabinet of transitional government
The names of 18 of the 20 members of the cabinet were announced by prime minister Abdallah Hamdok. The cabinet includes many who took stands against the regime of former president Omar al-Bashir
6 activists and students in detention on treason charges for expressing solidarity with Papuan people
Protests are continuing in the provinces of Papua and West Papua, as well as in provinces in Indonesia, for the second week in a row despite state repression and a partial communications blackout
Hezbollah and Israel exchange fire at border
Hezbollah responded to a drone violating Lebanese airspace by firing anti-tank missiles into Israel. Israel, in response, fired several rounds of shells into Lebanon. This is the first time Hezbollah has militarily retaliated since the 2006 war with Israel
Turkish police brutally crush protests against removal of Kurdish mayors
Many Kurdish lawmakers, journalists and civilian protesters suffered injuries at the hands of the riot police. Tear gas bombs, batons and high pressure water cannons were used to suppress the protests.
Italian prime minister resigns, blames Matteo Salvini for the crisis
Salvini is eager for fresh elections given his far-right wing party’s strong showing in the European parliament polls and significant lead in surveys
Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Gaza
Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli troops near the Gaza perimeter fence on Sunday. There has been intensification of the Israeli occupation inside the Palestinian territories of late.
Northern Irish residents protest gold mining in Sperrin Hills
The protesters claim that mining in the region will pollute the air and water with toxic chemicals