Indian journalist Siddique Kappan released on bail after 850 days in custody
Kappan was arrested more than two years ago while on his way to report on the alleged gang rape and murder of a Dalit woman in India’s Uttar Pradesh State
Massive workers’ rallies across UK defend the right to strike
The Tory government in the UK has been waging a war against the working class through its austerity-ridden policies and anti-worker legislation
Iran blames Israel for last week’s attack on Isfahan military site
Iran asserted its right to defend itself after the failed drone strikes at the military workshop complex in Isfahan late on Saturday night
Massive rally in Brussels demands refinancing and more staff in health and non-profit sectors
Back-to-back crises and the government’s insensitive policies have worsened work conditions in public health and other non-profit sectors in Belgium
Five social media influencers arrested in Egypt for making a satirical video
All five face serious charges—such as being a part of a terrorist organization, funding terrorism, committing acts of terrorism, and spreading false news—and have been placed in detention for 15 days
Court in Uzbekistan sentences 22 people for participating in protests in July last year
Human right groups have termed the sentencing “persecution” and demanded action against security forces responsible for the deaths of nearly two dozen people
Sri Lankan student activist Wasantha Mudalige released from prison
Mudalige, who was in custody since August 18 last year under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), was cleared of all terrorism charges on January 31. On February 1, he was released from custody on bail
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia face high court challenge
The Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has sought a judicial review of the UK government’s decision to resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia in 2020 despite evidence of serious violations of international law, including civilian killings, in Yemen