Iran
Iran: Mass protests erupt
New phase of struggle opens up
Middle East
Lebanon
Lebanon: Opposition wins “peoples’ majority”, pro-government block wins parliamentary majority
Renewed crisis – no alternative on offer
Lebanon
Lebanon: Parliamentary Elections 2009
No alternative on offer as the system repeats itself
Israel / Palestine
Gaza: The nightmare continues
New ‘peace talks’ will not lead to genuine Palestinian state
Lebanon
Lebanon: May Day – Workers need to build their own alternative!
Living conditions deteriorate due to neo-liberal politics and private sector mafia
Egypt
Egypt: 6 April “Day of Anger” – Call from activists for jobs and democratic rights
Strikes and occupations grow – workers’ party with socialist policies needed!
Egypt
Egypt: Doctors’ and fishermen’s protests
Workers’ struggles continue…
Egypt
Egypt: First anniversary of ‘6 April’ mass protests
Solidarity with Egyptian workers and youth – Support fight for democratic and union rights!
Egypt
Egypt: Regime “scared independent unions will succeed; scared a revolution will happen”
Interview with leader of property (real estate) tax collectors union
Egypt
Egypt: Mubarak regime’s attacks on free speech
‘Bloggers’ organize to fight repression