Belgium
Belgium: Six hundred at conference for a new left formation
Important step towards a new workers’ party
Around the world
Israel / Palestine
Israel: Gay Pride demo under serious threat
Reactionary Jewish and Arab groups unite in homophobic campaign
Germany
Germany: Skirmishes at Sri Lankan Embassy in Berlin
Embassy officials attempt to intimidate protesters
Cyprus
Cyprus: Kurdish asylum seeker Saaid Alhachemi freed from prison
Solidarity campaign plays important role in his release
Venezuela
venezuela: local fishermen fight for their right to work
Solidarity appeal for Venezuelan fishermen in struggle
Greece
Greece: Mass education protests rock country
Demands for better wages and more resources for public education.
Philippines
Philippines: The Left and the Military – a debate amongst socialists
In February of this year, crowds gathered on the streets of Manila to commemorate the ‘People Power’ revolution of twenty years.
Mexico
Mexico: Police and army move against the rebellion in Oaxaca
Police in civilian clothes shoot four people before moving in with armoured trucks and helicopters
Philippines
Philippines: The February “Coup d’Etat” and the Left’s alliance with the Military
ON February 24, a Friday, the Philippine media reported an aborted coup d’etat allegedly launched by rebel military forces against the government of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Ireland Republic
Ireland: Bertie Ahern financial scandal
Two recent opinion polls indicated a significant boost in support for the coalition government, particularly Fianna Fail.