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Statement by the Hellenic American Leadership Council and the International Coordinating Committee – Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA)
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 NEW YORK — With heavy hearts, PSEKA and HALC express their disappointment with the recent events surrounding…
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What are the protests against Victoria’s construction union all about? An expert explains
Yesterday these protests continued, with up to 2,000 demonstrators holding up traffic around Melbourne’s CBD and clashing with police. Giuseppe…
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Myanmar’s shadow government declares resistance war in ‘public revolution’ against junta
Formed two months after the February 1 coup, the National Unity Government (NUG) is comprised of ousted politicians and the heads…
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Vulnerable countries slam ‘middle class’ activists’ call for climate summit delay
An explosive green group demand on Tuesday to postpone the U.N. COP26 talks was furiously denounced by vulnerable countries for ignoring the…
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Montenegro police break up protest over new Orthodox leader
Police fired tear gas at the protesters gathered on the main square, about 100 meters from a 15th-century monastery where…
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Israel approves steps to ease Gaza Strip blockade
Israel on Sept. 2 approved a series of measures easing its blockade of the Gaza Strip, including opening the main commercial crossing with the…
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Hong Kong group behind major pro-democracy protests disbands amid police pressure
A major civil society group that was behind some of Hong Kong’s biggest protests has disbanded under increasing pressure from…
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Dalit girl rape and murder: Indians protest over girl’s forced cremation
The girl’s parents have accused a Hindu priest and three others of attacking her when she had gone to fetch…
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Taking liberties: French fume at Macron’s vaccination push
MARSEILLE, France — As France rushes to vaccinate its population amid a surge in infections, President Emmanuel Macron is getting…
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Iraq’s Tishreen Uprising: From Barricades to Ballot Box
Protests could arise anew at any time, risking another lethal crackdown. ICG The government should hold those who harmed protesters…
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Riots Reveal South Africa’s Enduring Rifts
Mobs attacked shopping malls and factories in two provinces. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Pauline Bax explains that the…
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Israel threatens legal action over Ben & Jerry’s boycott
Israel warned the consumer goods giant Unilever on Tuesday that it was considering a legal response against one of its…
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Doctors in Myanmar have been attacked by the junta for helping victims of coup violence
Now, health workers are being targeted, sparking condemnation in Australia’s medical community. Henry Zwartz SBS News There are calls for…
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MEPs condemn Poland’s near-total abortion ban
MEPs on Tuesday condemned Poland’s almost total ban on abortion and called on the European Union to step up its fight against…
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With Aung San Suu Kyi facing prison, Myanmar’s opposition is leaderless, desperate and ready to fight
Suu Kyi was arrested following the February 1 coup by the military and charged with alleged corruption, inciting public unrest…
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Myanmar: Who are the ethnic armies training protesters?
Now, many protesters are being trained by ethnic armed groups which have been fighting the military government since the country…
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