Israeli forces stormed the besieged Nasser hospital in the city of Khan Younis, on February 16, following more than three weeks of intense bombardment and ground attacks on the hospital and the surrounding area.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/16/israeli-forces-escalate-siege-on-nasser-hospital-several-patients-killed/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/16/israeli-forces-escalate-siege-on-nasser-hospital-several-patients-killed/
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Israeli forces escalate siege on Nasser hospital, several patients killed : Peoples Dispatch
After more than three weeks of intense bombardment of the hospital, Israeli forces have stormed the hospital as the war on Gaza reaches 134th day.
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Zambia is facing its largest cholera outbreak in at least a decade, with over 600 deaths recorded since October 2023.
For one thing, the case fatality rate remains high at 3.5%, as opposed to the WHO threshold of <1%. There is also a limit to the public health interventions implemented since the beginning of the outbreak.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/17/cholera-still-poses-risks-in-zambia-despite-reduction-of-cases/
For one thing, the case fatality rate remains high at 3.5%, as opposed to the WHO threshold of <1%. There is also a limit to the public health interventions implemented since the beginning of the outbreak.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/17/cholera-still-poses-risks-in-zambia-despite-reduction-of-cases/
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Cholera still poses risks in Zambia despite decrease in cases
A deadly cholera outbreak in Zambia continues to endanger lives despite a reduction in confirmed cases. The government and public health authorities need to carry out more public health education programs and improve living conditions that have facilitated…
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Peace and anti-imperialist groups also helped organize the 22nd International Munich Peace Conference held in the city from February 16 to 18.
On Saturday, February 17, thousands of people marched in downtown Munich protesting the 60th annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) held in the Hotel Bayerischer Hof from February 16 to 18.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/19/anti-war-groups-protest-60th-annual-munich-security-conference/
On Saturday, February 17, thousands of people marched in downtown Munich protesting the 60th annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) held in the Hotel Bayerischer Hof from February 16 to 18.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/19/anti-war-groups-protest-60th-annual-munich-security-conference/
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Anti-war groups protest 60th annual Munich Security Conference
Palestine solidarity activists displayed a large banner in the protest containing the names of thousands of Palestinians killed by the Israeli army in Gaza.
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🇸🇳 Thousands of people gathered in Dakar for a silent march to demand that the government uphold the election calendar.
On February 15, the Constitutional Council, the country’s chief election authority, overturned a presidential decree that had postponed the presidential elections scheduled for February 25.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/19/senegalese-civil-society-remains-vigilant-as-top-court-overturns-election-delay/
On February 15, the Constitutional Council, the country’s chief election authority, overturned a presidential decree that had postponed the presidential elections scheduled for February 25.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/19/senegalese-civil-society-remains-vigilant-as-top-court-overturns-election-delay/
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Senegalese civil society “remains vigilant” as top court overturns election delay
The Constitutional Council nullified a presidential decree and a law passed by parliament postponing the February 25 elections. The chief election body has ordered that elections be held “as soon as possible,” with President Macky Sall’s term set to expire…
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High school students from across New York City walked out of school to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on February 16. The high schoolers declared that there can be no school as usual while their peers in Gaza are being brutally murdered by Israel. Protests have been happening across NYC for the last four months of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
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#PeoplesHistory | Today, we honor Brazilian legend Sócrates Brasileiro, the radical doctor footballer who leveraged his fame to fight oppression.
On the field, Sócrates was one of Brazil's all-time greats. Off it, he fearlessly stood up to Brazil's brutal US-backed military dictatorship. At great personal risk, he used his platform to advocate for democracy, workers' rights and social justice for the poor.
Sócrates showed how sports and politics are inextricably linked. His courage made him an icon of the resistance. Though gone, his defiant legacy lives on.
#Sócrates #Brazil
On the field, Sócrates was one of Brazil's all-time greats. Off it, he fearlessly stood up to Brazil's brutal US-backed military dictatorship. At great personal risk, he used his platform to advocate for democracy, workers' rights and social justice for the poor.
Sócrates showed how sports and politics are inextricably linked. His courage made him an icon of the resistance. Though gone, his defiant legacy lives on.
#Sócrates #Brazil
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The Water Transport Workers Federation of India, which represents 3,500 workers in 11 major ports across the country, has declared its refusal to load or unload any “weaponized cargoes” intended for use in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/19/indian-port-workers-refuse-to-handle-military-cargo-bound-for-israel/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/19/indian-port-workers-refuse-to-handle-military-cargo-bound-for-israel/
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Indian port workers refuse to handle military cargo bound for Israel
The Water Transport Workers Federation of India, which represents 3,500 workers in 11 ports, announced their refusal to aid Israel’s genocide and called for an immediate ceasefire.
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Palestinian women and girls in Israeli detention have reportedly been subject to sexual violence by Israeli soldiers, according to a statement from a group of United Nations experts.
“We are particularly distressed by reports that Palestinian women and girls in detention have also been subjected to multiple forms of sexual assault, such as being stripped naked and searched by male Israeli army officers. At least two female Palestinian detainees were reportedly raped while others were reportedly threatened with rape and sexual violence,” the experts said in a February 19 press release.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/19/palestinian-women-and-girls-are-being-subjected-to-sexual-violence-by-israeli-soldiers-says-un/
“We are particularly distressed by reports that Palestinian women and girls in detention have also been subjected to multiple forms of sexual assault, such as being stripped naked and searched by male Israeli army officers. At least two female Palestinian detainees were reportedly raped while others were reportedly threatened with rape and sexual violence,” the experts said in a February 19 press release.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/19/palestinian-women-and-girls-are-being-subjected-to-sexual-violence-by-israeli-soldiers-says-un/
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Palestinian women and girls are being subjected to sexual violence by Israeli soldiers, says UN
Multiple UN experts highlight reports that Palestinian women and girls in detention have suffered sexual assault by Israeli soldiers
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Israel's brutal bombardment of Gaza has now killed over 29,000 Palestinians. Hundreds more remain injured, with children especially vulnerable.
Additionally, occupying forces persist in violent military raids in the West Bank, killing, arresting and harassing Palestinians with impunity. #FreePalestine
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/20/more-than-29000-palestinians-killed-in-136-days-of-israels-war-on-gaza/
Additionally, occupying forces persist in violent military raids in the West Bank, killing, arresting and harassing Palestinians with impunity. #FreePalestine
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/20/more-than-29000-palestinians-killed-in-136-days-of-israels-war-on-gaza/
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More than 29,000 Palestinians killed in 136 days of Israel’s war on Gaza
The number of injured increased to more than 69,000 as Israeli air raids and ground assaults continue across the Gaza Strip
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Julian Assange's legal team is presenting its final appeal in British courts against the extradition of the Wikileaks founder.
If extradited, #Assange would face a 175-year sentence under the Espionage Act; it would be the first time a journalist is prosecuted under it.
If extradited, #Assange would face a 175-year sentence under the Espionage Act; it would be the first time a journalist is prosecuted under it.
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Julian Assange's fate hangs in the balance. His legal team is making a final appeal to UK courts against his extradition to the US, where he could face 175 years in prison.
Prosecuting Assange under the Espionage Act would set a dangerous precedent - no journalist has ever been convicted under this law. His extradition risks criminalizing journalism that exposes government secrets in the public interest.
Advocates across the globe continue to urge UK authorities to block his extradition and for the US DOJ to drop the politically motivated charges. Assange helped uncover war crimes and corruption through WikiLeaks publications. He should be thanked, not imprisoned.
Stand up for press freedom. Call on the UK to #FreeAssangeNOW.
Prosecuting Assange under the Espionage Act would set a dangerous precedent - no journalist has ever been convicted under this law. His extradition risks criminalizing journalism that exposes government secrets in the public interest.
Advocates across the globe continue to urge UK authorities to block his extradition and for the US DOJ to drop the politically motivated charges. Assange helped uncover war crimes and corruption through WikiLeaks publications. He should be thanked, not imprisoned.
Stand up for press freedom. Call on the UK to #FreeAssangeNOW.
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#PeoplesHistory | Today, we honor the legendary fighter for liberation, Frederick Douglass. After escaping slavery, Douglass became a leading voice for abolition and civil rights.
His brilliant oratory and writings spoke truth to power, advancing Black liberation, women's equality and more. He was a tireless freedom fighter whose words continue to inspire generations.✊🏿
#FrederickDouglass #BlackHistoryMonth #Abolitionist
His brilliant oratory and writings spoke truth to power, advancing Black liberation, women's equality and more. He was a tireless freedom fighter whose words continue to inspire generations.✊🏿
#FrederickDouglass #BlackHistoryMonth #Abolitionist
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