On January 22, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued a ruling on the disappearance, torture, and subsequent murder of four children in Guayaquil at the end of last year.
In a statement, the Court declared: “The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) condemns the disappearance and subsequent murder and incineration of the bodies of 11-year-old Steven Medina and adolescents Josué Arroyo, 14, Saúl Arboleda and Ismael Arroyo, 15, in Guayaquil, Ecuador.”
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/26/iachr-condemns-the-murder-and-torture-of-the-four-children-in-guayaquil/
In a statement, the Court declared: “The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) condemns the disappearance and subsequent murder and incineration of the bodies of 11-year-old Steven Medina and adolescents Josué Arroyo, 14, Saúl Arboleda and Ismael Arroyo, 15, in Guayaquil, Ecuador.”
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/26/iachr-condemns-the-murder-and-torture-of-the-four-children-in-guayaquil/
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IACHR condemns the murder and torture of the four children in Guayaquil
The ruling calls for the urgent clarification of the crime and strongly requests that the Ecuadorian State protect the lives of all people, regardless of their social or ethnic status.
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🇵🇸 Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza following an agreement in the ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel.
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are making the journey by foot back to the north. The area was one of the hardest hit during the 15 months of Israel's genocide and during the last months before the ceasefire, the north was under a near total siege and cut off from aid and essential supplies.
Though they return to leveled buildings and destruction, the return of Palestinians to their land is hailed as a victory against attempts by the Israeli occupation to ethnically cleanse Gaza.
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians are making the journey by foot back to the north. The area was one of the hardest hit during the 15 months of Israel's genocide and during the last months before the ceasefire, the north was under a near total siege and cut off from aid and essential supplies.
Though they return to leveled buildings and destruction, the return of Palestinians to their land is hailed as a victory against attempts by the Israeli occupation to ethnically cleanse Gaza.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFVb2VggnB4/
On the afternoon of Saturday, January 25, Palestinian journalist and co-founder of Electronic Intifada Ali Abunimah was arrested in Zurich, Switzerland, ahead of a speaking event.
According to a statement released by Swiss Action for Human Rights, Abunimah “was violently and forcibly taken by unidentified individuals in civilian clothing while walking on the streets of Zurich,” and is now being held in administrative detention and awaiting possible deportation on Monday, January 27.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/27/global-outcry-following-detention-of-palestinian-journalist-ali-abunimah/
According to a statement released by Swiss Action for Human Rights, Abunimah “was violently and forcibly taken by unidentified individuals in civilian clothing while walking on the streets of Zurich,” and is now being held in administrative detention and awaiting possible deportation on Monday, January 27.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/27/global-outcry-following-detention-of-palestinian-journalist-ali-abunimah/
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Global outcry following detention of Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah
According to a human rights group, Swiss authorities may be preparing to deport Abunimah following his detention on Saturday
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#PeoplesHistory | Today, we remember Howard Zinn, the US historian who brought the people's perspective to the fore with his groundbreaking book "A People's History of the United States". Zinn was a prolific writer, a renowned socialist intellectual, a veteran of World War II, and popular educator.
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🇨🇩What is happening in Goma?
Media outlets have reported that the M23 forces (proxy of the Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF) have taken control of the border city, but the fight with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) for control of the city continues.
Congolese researcher and activist Kambale Musavuli writes on the latest developments.
Read more on our website
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/27/the-battle-for-control-of-goma-continues/
Media outlets have reported that the M23 forces (proxy of the Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF) have taken control of the border city, but the fight with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) for control of the city continues.
Congolese researcher and activist Kambale Musavuli writes on the latest developments.
Read more on our website
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/27/the-battle-for-control-of-goma-continues/
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The battle for control of Goma continues
Multiple media reports have stated that the entirety of Goma, the capital of North Kivu, has been taken over by M23, yet the fighting continues as does the war of narratives.
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and other farmers’ groups carried out tractor parades in areas across India on the country’s Republic Day.
Their national mobilization was in an effort to continue putting pressure on the central government to respond to their demands.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/27/farmers-organize-tractor-rallies-across-india-and-issue-ultimatum-to-the-government/
Their national mobilization was in an effort to continue putting pressure on the central government to respond to their demands.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/27/farmers-organize-tractor-rallies-across-india-and-issue-ultimatum-to-the-government/
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Farmers organize tractor rallies across India and issue ultimatum to the government
In recent months farmers have intensified their struggle against the central government and its policies which favor corporations over the millions of small farmers in India.
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By refusing to acknowledge the full history of Nazism’s defeat in 1945—especially the contributions of the Red Army and communist movements—Europe only fuels the rise of the far-right.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/27/european-leaders-rewrite-wwii-history-on-auschwitz-liberation-anniversary/
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/27/european-leaders-rewrite-wwii-history-on-auschwitz-liberation-anniversary/
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European leaders rewrite WWII history on Auschwitz liberation anniversary
As European leaders gathered at Auschwitz to commemorate 80 years since its liberation, they upheld a revisionist narrative that downplays the role of the Red Army in defeating Nazism
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🇨🇴Colombian nationals arrived this morning to Colombia without handcuffs and on a Colombian Air Force plane.
The deportation flight back to Colombia proceeded after President Gustavo Petro had on Sunday refused to receive a flight full of deportees in protest of the inhumane conditions they were subjected to on the US military aircraft. Following this move, US President Donald Trump had threatened to impose high tariffs on Colombia and sanctions on Colombian officials, to which Petro responded that he would do the same. Late on Sunday, the Colombian and US governments announced that they had resolved the diplomatic impasse and the deportation flights would resume, but with better conditions for migrants.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFYH_g3Pjm_/
The deportation flight back to Colombia proceeded after President Gustavo Petro had on Sunday refused to receive a flight full of deportees in protest of the inhumane conditions they were subjected to on the US military aircraft. Following this move, US President Donald Trump had threatened to impose high tariffs on Colombia and sanctions on Colombian officials, to which Petro responded that he would do the same. Late on Sunday, the Colombian and US governments announced that they had resolved the diplomatic impasse and the deportation flights would resume, but with better conditions for migrants.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFYH_g3Pjm_/
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The film 'Soundtrack to a Coup d’État' explores Belgian colonialism, the CIA and US imperialism, and Pan-Africanist figures such as Nkrumah, Andrée Blouin, and Malcolm X. It captures the spirit of Bandung and the assassination of Patrice Lumumba.
Peter Mertens of PTB was in dialogue with the film's director Johan Grimonprez about the film and the historical moment it is focused on.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/28/soundtrack-to-a-coup-detat-neocolonialism-and-resistance/
Peter Mertens of PTB was in dialogue with the film's director Johan Grimonprez about the film and the historical moment it is focused on.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/28/soundtrack-to-a-coup-detat-neocolonialism-and-resistance/
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Soundtrack to a Coup d’État: neocolonialism and resistance
Director Johan Grimonprez discusses Soundtrack to a Coup d’État, his powerful exploration of Congo’s decolonization struggle, in conversation with Peter Mertens, Belgian political leader and author of Mutiny.
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#PeoplesHistory | Today we remember the Cuban independence leader and writer José Martí, who was born in 1853.
Martí was Cuban poet, thinker and an important figure in the Cuban struggle for independence from Spain. Through his writings, he became a symbol of liberation and independence for all Latin Americans, reaching the heights of Simón Bolivar and Augusto Sandino. Martí coined the concept of "Our America", a political, social, cultural, and economic alternative to the America subjugated by US imperialism.
Martí was Cuban poet, thinker and an important figure in the Cuban struggle for independence from Spain. Through his writings, he became a symbol of liberation and independence for all Latin Americans, reaching the heights of Simón Bolivar and Augusto Sandino. Martí coined the concept of "Our America", a political, social, cultural, and economic alternative to the America subjugated by US imperialism.
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Despite Israel’s 15 months of genocidal aggression, mass destruction, and displacement, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians began to return to their devastated home cities and towns in the northern Gaza strip.
The mass return of Palestinians to the north on foot is seen as a major victory and step toward reclaiming all occupied territories.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/28/palestinians-begin-return-to-northern-gaza/
The mass return of Palestinians to the north on foot is seen as a major victory and step toward reclaiming all occupied territories.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/28/palestinians-begin-return-to-northern-gaza/
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Palestinians return to northern Gaza
The return is seen as a victory for the Palestinian people following 15 months of Israeli genocide and mass destruction.
Colombian migrants arrived safely back to their home country from the United States on January 28, after a brief but tense diplomatic impasse between the two countries.
The exchange quickly escalated, with Trump threatening to impose heavy tariffs on the country and sanctions on Colombian officials, and Petro threatening to impose reciprocal tariffs. After several high-level talks between the Secretaries of State of both nations on Sunday evening, both sides announced that they had overcome the conflict. However, while the Colombian Foreign Ministry maintained that Colombia would continue to demand respect for its compatriots, the White House claimed that Colombia had accepted all the measures requested by Washington.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/28/petros-stand-for-dignity-deported-migrants-return-to-colombia-without-handcuffs/
The exchange quickly escalated, with Trump threatening to impose heavy tariffs on the country and sanctions on Colombian officials, and Petro threatening to impose reciprocal tariffs. After several high-level talks between the Secretaries of State of both nations on Sunday evening, both sides announced that they had overcome the conflict. However, while the Colombian Foreign Ministry maintained that Colombia would continue to demand respect for its compatriots, the White House claimed that Colombia had accepted all the measures requested by Washington.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/28/petros-stand-for-dignity-deported-migrants-return-to-colombia-without-handcuffs/
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🇵🇸 "Damon prison is not equipped to accommodate female prisoners. The circumstances there were very harsh, which no human being would withstand."
Following the release of the first batch of Palestinian prisoners, Dania Hanatsheh spoke to Aseel Saleh, about her time in Israeli prisons. Hanatsheh, like thousands of other Palestinian prisoners, was held under "Administrative Detention," a renewable order, which permits Israeli authorities to hold Palestinians without charge or trial.
A new batch of prisoners is set to be released on Thursday, January 30.
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Following the release of the first batch of Palestinian prisoners, Dania Hanatsheh spoke to Aseel Saleh, about her time in Israeli prisons. Hanatsheh, like thousands of other Palestinian prisoners, was held under "Administrative Detention," a renewable order, which permits Israeli authorities to hold Palestinians without charge or trial.
A new batch of prisoners is set to be released on Thursday, January 30.
https://x.com/peoplesdispatch/status/1884702675708600766
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🇧🇫🇲🇱🇳🇪 The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) continues to build its path towards regional integration rooted in sovereignty and solidarity, and in rejection of western imperialism and colonialism.
Today, AES finalized its withdrawal from the regional bloc ECOWAS which had previously imposed suffocating sanctions on Niger and threatened military intervention. AES countries also launched a Sahel-wide passport system and announced they will build a joint military force.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/29/sahel-states-exit-ecowas-launch-regional-passport-and-joint-military/
Today, AES finalized its withdrawal from the regional bloc ECOWAS which had previously imposed suffocating sanctions on Niger and threatened military intervention. AES countries also launched a Sahel-wide passport system and announced they will build a joint military force.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/29/sahel-states-exit-ecowas-launch-regional-passport-and-joint-military/
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Sahel states exit ECOWAS, launch regional passport and joint military
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) withdraws from ECOWAS and continues initiatives for independence, regional integration, and defensive cooperation.
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Celebrations erupt after India’s ultra-right-wing government cancelled a hazardous mining project, following consistent mass protests.
Melur, where the mine was proposed, is an area of significant biodiversity and cultural importance. It is home to the Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site, apart from having notable cultural and historical landmarks.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/29/peoples-victory-indian-government-forced-to-cancel-mining-project-in-tamil-nadu/
Melur, where the mine was proposed, is an area of significant biodiversity and cultural importance. It is home to the Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site, apart from having notable cultural and historical landmarks.
📲 Read the full article on our website.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/29/peoples-victory-indian-government-forced-to-cancel-mining-project-in-tamil-nadu/
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People’s victory: Indian government forced to cancel mining project in Tamil Nadu
Celebrations erupt after India’s ultra-right-wing government cancelled a hazardous mining project, following consistent mass protests.
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Israel continues to inflict death on Palestinians in the West Bank even after the ceasefire took effect in Gaza.
On Monday, January 27, one week after launching its deadly “Iron Wall” operation in Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank, Israel expanded its raids to Tulkarm city, located 48 km southwest of Jenin.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/29/israel-kills-a-toddler-in-jenin-and-expands-iron-wall-operation-to-tulkarm/
On Monday, January 27, one week after launching its deadly “Iron Wall” operation in Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank, Israel expanded its raids to Tulkarm city, located 48 km southwest of Jenin.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/29/israel-kills-a-toddler-in-jenin-and-expands-iron-wall-operation-to-tulkarm/
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Israel kills a toddler in Jenin and expands “Iron Wall” operation to Tulkarm
Israel continues to inflict death on Palestinians in the West Bank even after the ceasefire took effect in Gaza.
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🇮🇳 FARMERS FIGHT FOR DIGNITY AND SURVIVAL
Vijoo Krishnan, the General Secretary of All Indian All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), spoke to Peoples Dispatch about why Indian farmers have been on the frontlines of anti-neoliberal, working class struggle for the past 5 years.
The agricultural and economic conditions facing rural India have caused mass devastation among small farmers, even leading to an unprecedented amount of farmer suicides. This is what has driven hundreds of thousands to be on the streets with strikes, protests, and marches to demand better conditions, an end to pro-corporate policies, and for a Minimum Support Price (MSP).
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Vijoo Krishnan, the General Secretary of All Indian All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), spoke to Peoples Dispatch about why Indian farmers have been on the frontlines of anti-neoliberal, working class struggle for the past 5 years.
The agricultural and economic conditions facing rural India have caused mass devastation among small farmers, even leading to an unprecedented amount of farmer suicides. This is what has driven hundreds of thousands to be on the streets with strikes, protests, and marches to demand better conditions, an end to pro-corporate policies, and for a Minimum Support Price (MSP).
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFdJec_g0kM/
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