Russia
Russia: Repression of Gay Pride in Moscow
Once again the world’s media has been focused on the horrific breaking up of an attempted protest in Moscow.
Around the world
Italy
Italy: Italy: Local elections go against ‘centre-left’ parties
After one year, no enthusiasm for Prodi government
Bolivia
Bolivia: CWI member arrested in Bolivia
Urgent solidarity needed
Ireland Republic
Ireland: Joe Higgins speaks on Irish TV about general election result
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China
China: Slaughter in China’s burgeoning coal industry
Official report reveals "Dereliction of duty and abuse of power" on a grand scale
Bolivia
Bolivia: Protest against the violent intimidation of social activists
The prefecture of Manfred Reyes Villa organises thugs to intimidate opposition
Ireland Republic
ireland: smaller parties, including Socialist Party, squeezed in General Election
The need for struggle and socialist policies is clear
Nigeria
Nigeria: Election farce brews new Nigerian storms
Internationally, a veil of silence has fallen over the blatant rigging of April’s elections in Nigeria, whose 140 million people are a quarter of Sub-Saharan Africa’s population.
Lebanon
Lebanon: US military “aid” sent to Lebanon army
Conflict in refugee camp threatens to spread
Nigeria
Nigeria: Unions and community groups call two day mass protest against election fraud
Build Action Committees in workplaces and communities. Fight for real democracy, oust the looters