Democracy is defended by the struggles of the people: South Africa’s Abahlali baseMjondolo marks UnFreedom Day
South Africa held its first democratic elections post apartheid on April 27, 1994. While the day is observed as ‘Freedom Day’, movements including Abahlali baseMjondolo have used it to highlight the continued repression and inequality faced by poor communities in the country
“South Africa’s freedom serves the interest of a few while the majority lives in deep poverty”
S’bu Zikode, President of Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM), South Africa’s shack dwellers’ movement, talks about UnFreedom Day which is marked by the organization in April every year.
Belgium city of Liege becomes latest European city to sever ties with Israel
The resolution in the Liege city council, introduced by the left-wing Workers’ Party, calls for the suspension of ties with Israel until its apartheid regime puts an “end to the system of violations of the rights of the Palestinian people and fully respects the obligations imposed by international law and various United Nations resolutions”
Italian left marks liberation day from fascism, takes a stand against the policies of Giorgia Meloni government
Communists and other progressive sections celebrated the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Italy from fascism, while highlighting the fascist roots of the current government led by Giorgia Meloni
Honduran President Xiomara Castro warns of destabilization attempts against her government
President Xiomara Castro alerted the Honduran people that the conservative sectors that perpetrated the coup d’état against former president Manuel Zelaya in 2009 are now trying to destabilize her government
At least 57 migrants dead after two boats capsize off Libya coast
The first quarter of this year has been the deadliest since 2017 for migrants trying to cross over to Europe through the Central Mediterranean
Two Palestinians killed in the occupied territories in a single day
The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli security forces since the beginning of this year has now gone up to 99, which includes 16 minors
What place does multilateralism have in a ‘rules-based international order’?
The UN Security Council discussed challenges and need for effective multilateralism in global politics with representatives from various countries asserting that unilateral measures adopted by some Western countries violate the UN Charter, threaten global peace, and aggravate human suffering