Thousands of power loom workers in the regional city of Toba Tek Singh in Punjab province took to the streets in a recent show of anger against unpaid wages. In a separate dispute, 24 workers were recently sacked by the FKN Textile company so it could replace them with cheaper […]
Monthly Archives: August 2015
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As reported previously (see here and here) the Sri Lankan government’s victory over the Tamil Tigers insurgency did not lead to peace but led to the consolidation of the Government’s autocracy. One of the tactics used to suppress dissent was the use of white vans to abduct people off the […]
This week’s military intervention by Turkey into northern Syria and northern Iraq has been explained as a response to the recent suicide bombing in Suruc. In actual fact, the current Turkish government headed by president Erdogan has been weakened by a slowing economy and loss of political support. The suicide […]
The consistent booing of AFL player, Adam Goodes, by football fans is clearly racist, and also a form of mass bullying. Further some media commentators have suggested that Mr Goodes has in some way 'provoked’ this behaviour, for example by performing an indigenous dance during the AFL’s indigenous round. This […]
Last week we brought you news of the struggle of the Anganwadi workers. This week, we bring you news of their victory. After 23 days of struggle and 7 days of indefinite hunger strike, Anganabdi workers won all of their demands of the New Delhi. The workers had been demanding […]
One year following the death of Aboriginal woman, Julieka Dhu, Aboriginal deaths in custody continue. The Northern Territory of Australia has introduced new laws that allow for paperless arrests. This law will undoubtedly target Aboriginal people. One Aboriginal death in custody is too many. Rallies are being organised to commemorate […]
On the 6th and 9th of August 1945, the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and then Nagasaki were destroyed by atomic bombs dropped by the USA air force. Hundreds of thousands of people died, with many more suffering enduring injuries and ill health for the rest of their lives. These two […]