Colombian lower house rejects president Duque’s objections to Special Jurisdiction for Peace
On March 10, Duque objected to 6 of the 159 articles of the Statutory Law of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace [JEP]. The Senate will next decide on the objections and if it also rejects them, the president will be forced to approve the Bill
Netanyahu all set to win Israel’s ‘right vs right’ election
The Likud party-led coalition may now have a free hand in executing its election promises, including annexing parts or whole of the West Bank
Indian digital rights groups seek monitoring on online spending during elections
The groups demanded that the Election Commission prevent the misuse of social media and digital platforms, and make public information regarding election spending by political parties
Demanding affordable housing, thousands march in Berlin against soaring rents
Rents in Germany have risen dramatically in the past five years, with Berlin witnessing an increase of a staggering 51%
Biweekly bar on civilian traffic on highway sparks anger in Kashmir
Political parties and civil society have lashed out at the government’s decision to allow only military vehicles and convoys to use the Srinagar-Jammu Highway on Sundays and Wednesdays till May 31. Residents alleged it was a move to turn Kashmir into another Gaza
Retired Ecuadorian teachers condemn lack of pensions since 2008
Over 100 retired teachers protested at the San Francisco plaza in Guayaquil city. The government owes each teacher anywhere between USD 18,000 and 53,000
In Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan residents march demanding amenities, greater say in governance
The Awami Workers Party organized the 90-km long march on April 2. Some of the key demands of the residents were proper electrification, compensation for land acquisition and the withdrawal of the colonial-era ‘numberdari’ tax system
Honda workers march against decision to close plant in UK
The closure of the factory will result in the loss of nearly 3,500 jobs. It is also estimated that this closure will affect around 15,000 workers in the supply chain across the UK