The final results of the Taiwanese general elections, held on Saturday, January 13, have been declared and the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) Lai Ching-te is set to be the next president of the self-proclaimed ‘Republic of China.’
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/15/lais-victory-in-taiwanese-election-tempered-by-parliamentary-loss/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/15/lais-victory-in-taiwanese-election-tempered-by-parliamentary-loss/
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Lai Ching-te's victory in Taiwanese presidential election tempered by parliamentary loss : Peoples Dispatch
In a divided mandate, Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party won the presidency in the island territory with less than half the votes while his party lost its parliamentary majority
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On January 12, students from across India gathered at the heart of the capital city New Delhi to protest against the conservative policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Watch our full report here:
https://youtu.be/SB-UURymZPI?si=hoQ7DuM4dPmNegJ2
Watch our full report here:
https://youtu.be/SB-UURymZPI?si=hoQ7DuM4dPmNegJ2
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'Students of India are united against the fascist BJP regime'
On January 12, students from across India gathered at the heart of the capital city New Delhi to protest against the conservative policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The students say that the policies being implemented…
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🇨🇾 Anti-imperialist groups in Cyprus protested outside the UK bases in Akrotiri, against the use of bases on the island in the imperialist wars raging in the region.
The Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus won independence from the British in 1960. However, Britain retained the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia and some other military installations.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/16/cypriots-protest-use-of-bases-by-uk-in-imperialist-conflicts/
The Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus won independence from the British in 1960. However, Britain retained the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia and some other military installations.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/16/cypriots-protest-use-of-bases-by-uk-in-imperialist-conflicts/
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Cypriots protest use of bases by UK in imperialist conflicts : Peoples Dispatch
The British military has been using the Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases in Cyprus for its war-mongering, such as in the recent bombing of Yemen
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Sekou Odinga, a former United States political prisoner for 33 years stemming from his involvement in the Black liberation movement, passed away on January 12.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/16/sekou-odinga-black-liberation-fighter-and-former-political-prisoner-passes-at-79/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/16/sekou-odinga-black-liberation-fighter-and-former-political-prisoner-passes-at-79/
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Sekou Odinga, Black liberation fighter and former political prisoner, passes at 79 : Peoples Dispatch
Odinga leaves behind a legacy of resistance, having helped Assata Shakur escape prison and having been a member of the most notable Black liberation organizations
The wealth of the world’s top five richest men has more than doubled since 2020 while 4.8 billion people, or 60% of humanity, have been further impoverished.
At this rate, while it could only take a decade for the world to have its first trillionaire, it will take 229 years to ensure that no person is living in poverty.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/16/the-rich-get-richer-while-global-poverty-deepens-in-decade-of-division/
At this rate, while it could only take a decade for the world to have its first trillionaire, it will take 229 years to ensure that no person is living in poverty.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/16/the-rich-get-richer-while-global-poverty-deepens-in-decade-of-division/
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The rich get richer while global poverty deepens in “decade of division” : Peoples Dispatch
Wealth accumulation by the rich has risen to the point that the world could see its first trillionaire within a decade. Meanwhile, it will take more than 200 years to end global poverty, a report by Oxfam International has found.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) carried out ballistic missile attacks on several locations in Iraqi Kurdistan, rebel-held regions of Syria, and in Pakistan on January 15 and 16, Iranian media reported.
The IRGC claimed at least three Mossad bases were targeted near Erbil on Monday, January 15. It claimed that the attacks targeted actors responsible for terrorist attacks in Iran earlier this month and an Israeli spy center near Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan responsible for plotting attacks all across the region.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/17/iran-targets-alleged-mossad-center-in-iraqi-kurdistan/
The IRGC claimed at least three Mossad bases were targeted near Erbil on Monday, January 15. It claimed that the attacks targeted actors responsible for terrorist attacks in Iran earlier this month and an Israeli spy center near Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan responsible for plotting attacks all across the region.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/17/iran-targets-alleged-mossad-center-in-iraqi-kurdistan/
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Iran targets alleged Mossad center in Iraqi Kurdistan
IRGC also claimed it targeted ISIS locations in rebel held areas of Syria and a terrorist base in Pakistan in retaliation to terrorist attacks in Kerman and Rask earlier.
#PeoplesHistory | On this day in 1961, Congolese revolutionary and independence leader, Patrice Lumumba was assassinated by counter-revolutionary forces, backed by the US and Belgium.
Lumumba was the first Prime Minister of the independent Democratic Republic of the Congo (then Republic of the Congo). He played a significant role in the struggle against colonialism and for the economic and political independence of his nation.
Lumumba was an African nationalist and Pan-Africanist, he led the Congolese National Movement (MNC) party from 1958 until his assassination. With Lumumba’s assassination, neocolonial forces won an important victory in the mineral-rich country, who facilitated the pillaging of the country’s natural resources and labor power by transnational corporations, as well as the brutal repression of all opposition, dynamics that the Congolese people are still resisting, in an effort to build true sovereignty and democracy.
Lumumba was the first Prime Minister of the independent Democratic Republic of the Congo (then Republic of the Congo). He played a significant role in the struggle against colonialism and for the economic and political independence of his nation.
Lumumba was an African nationalist and Pan-Africanist, he led the Congolese National Movement (MNC) party from 1958 until his assassination. With Lumumba’s assassination, neocolonial forces won an important victory in the mineral-rich country, who facilitated the pillaging of the country’s natural resources and labor power by transnational corporations, as well as the brutal repression of all opposition, dynamics that the Congolese people are still resisting, in an effort to build true sovereignty and democracy.
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🇵🇸 Leila Khaled, the celebrated Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine militant who continues to be a source of inspiration for revolutionary movements across the globe, spoke to Madaar in early December about the current revolutionary movement taking place in Palestine and across the West Asian region.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/17/leila-khaled-liberation-is-not-achieved-at-the-negotiation-table/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/17/leila-khaled-liberation-is-not-achieved-at-the-negotiation-table/
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Leila Khaled: “Liberation is not achieved at the negotiation table”
Madaar interviewed the celebrated Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine militant about the ongoing resistance to Zionism in Gaza and around the world
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On Wednesday, the Biden administration re-designated Yemen’s Ansar Allah, also called the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity, after de-listing the organization in February of 2021.
Ansar Allah remains uncowed, as spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam told Reuters that the designation would not at all affect the group’s operations in the Red Sea.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/17/biden-declares-the-houthis-a-terrorist-organization-amid-red-sea-dispute/
Ansar Allah remains uncowed, as spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam told Reuters that the designation would not at all affect the group’s operations in the Red Sea.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/17/biden-declares-the-houthis-a-terrorist-organization-amid-red-sea-dispute/
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Biden declares the Houthis a terrorist organization amid Red Sea dispute : Peoples Dispatch
This designation is the latest in a series of US-led retaliation against the group for its show of solidarity with Palestine
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🇵🇸 Palestinians in Gaza now make up 80% of all people across the world facing famine or catastrophic hunger.
Experts further say that pregnant women in Gaza are not getting enough nutrition and medical care which puts their lives at risk, whereas around 335,000 children below the age of 5 are at the risk of malnutrition which may lead to an entire generation suffering from stunting due to lack of enough food.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/17/israel-is-destroying-gazas-food-system-and-weaponizing-food-say-un-experts/
Experts further say that pregnant women in Gaza are not getting enough nutrition and medical care which puts their lives at risk, whereas around 335,000 children below the age of 5 are at the risk of malnutrition which may lead to an entire generation suffering from stunting due to lack of enough food.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/17/israel-is-destroying-gazas-food-system-and-weaponizing-food-say-un-experts/
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Israel is destroying Gaza’s food system and weaponizing food, say UN experts : Peoples Dispatch
In a joint statement UN experts state that Israel has deliberately destroyed all basic facilities and blocked access to water, food, and medicine for most of the Palestinians in Gaza.
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One month ago, Ahmed Muhanna, the director of Al-Awda Hospital in Jabalya, northern Gaza, was detained by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF).
According to the most recent information made available to Awda Association, the anesthetist is currently being held in Naqab prison in the Negev desert, with other details about his status remaining unknown.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/18/fate-of-palestinian-health-workers-kidnapped-by-israeli-forces-remains-uncertain/
According to the most recent information made available to Awda Association, the anesthetist is currently being held in Naqab prison in the Negev desert, with other details about his status remaining unknown.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/18/fate-of-palestinian-health-workers-kidnapped-by-israeli-forces-remains-uncertain/
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Fate of Palestinian health workers kidnapped by Israeli forces remains uncertain : Peoples Dispatch
The status of health workers arrested by Israeli Occupying Forces in northern Gaza remains uncertain as attacks on health infrastructure continue
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Egyptian journalist Mahmoud Elenani, was present at The Hague during South Africa's case against Israel for the crime of Genocide.
Here is his account of those days when history was written in real-time:
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/17/israel-on-trial-historic-days-in-the-hague/
Here is his account of those days when history was written in real-time:
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/17/israel-on-trial-historic-days-in-the-hague/
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Israel on trial: Historic days in The Hague : Peoples Dispatch
Egyptian journalist Mahmoud Elenani was in The Hague when South Africa presented its case against Israel to the ICJ, this is his account of those days when history was made
Sekou Odinga, former political prisoner and Black liberation fighter, passed away at age 79. Organizers, including Jalil Muntaqim, Nino Brown, and JD from the Jericho Movement, reflected on his legacy of struggle.
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Pakistan carried out drone and missile strikes inside Iran early on Thursday, January 18, in what is seen as retaliation for Iranian strikes on its territory on Tuesday.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/18/pakistan-retaliates-with-strikes-inside-iran-killing-nine/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/18/pakistan-retaliates-with-strikes-inside-iran-killing-nine/
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Pakistan retaliates with strikes inside Iran killing nine : Peoples Dispatch
Pakistan's strike was in retaliation to an Iranian attack on Tuesday which targeted against alleged bases of the group Jaish al-Adl. The terrorist outfit had claimed responsibility for a attack in Iran in December
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The far-right libertarian was sworn in on December 10, 2023 and since then has launched all-out attacks on the working class through presidential decrees and omnibus laws, all of which have been vehemently opposed on the streets.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/19/argentinas-far-right-libertarian-president-warns-in-davos-the-west-is-in-danger/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/19/argentinas-far-right-libertarian-president-warns-in-davos-the-west-is-in-danger/
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Argentina’s far-right libertarian president warns in Davos, “the West is in danger” : Peoples Dispatch
The Argentine president also said that “socialism is an impoverishing model that failed”, blamed the economic crisis on “radical feminism” and denied climate change.
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