On August 5, Sheikh Hasina Wajed, the prime minister of Bangladesh for the last 15 years, had to resign and run from the country after being driven out by student protesters. The student movement began with demands to end the quota (the allocation of many government jobs to the descendants of freedom fighters). But it gave way to a broader rebellion against the Awami League (AL), led by Sheikh Hasina, and her despotic government. The students achieved this victory after a fierce struggle, (…)

Kokila Annamalai, an anti-death penalty and social justice activist in Singapore, is facing potential prison time and fines for refusing to comply with government censorship. Annamalai defied a directive under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA), which is frequently used to silence dissent. The POFMA grants ministers the power to order people to take down online content or post correction notices. People can also be pressured to issue an apology, so as to (…)

Plus de 160 mathématiciens et mathématiciennes du monde entier ont signé une tribune dénonçant le génocide en cours à Gaza. Ils appellent la communauté scientifique à suspendre toute collaboration avec les institutions israéliennes qui ne condamnent pas explicitement ce génocide ainsi que la colonisation croissante de la Palestine, en violation du droit international. Le 7 octobre 2023, le Hamas a perpétré une attaque terroriste en Israël, provoquant la mort de plus de 1 200 personnes, (…)

While military co-optation strategies of the Sangha are an important dynamic, there is also significant monastic resistance to the military coup as well as support to the revolution. Not surprisingly, revolutionary visions pose serious threats to institutionalised religion, such as the Sangha—the monastic order—in Myanmar. From a Buddhist–normative point of view, the question inevitably arises as to what extent a revolution constitutes a threat to the sasana (Buddhism). How do Myanmar's (…)

Donald Trump's election to the White House has set alarm bells ringing around the world, but what if any effect will it have on Myanmar? The simple answer is that his “America First” foreign and national security policy will definitely affect Myanmar adversely, but we do not know to what extent yet. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, D.C. on November 13, 2024. / AFP Myanmar has very little trade with (…)

Vitaliy Dudyn is one of those lawyers for whom the idea of fighting for justice defines his professional practice. This shouldn't surprise us, as it is the foundation of any legal profession. However, what makes Vitaliy an outstanding lawyer is his understanding that achieving individual justice is impossible without a collective struggle for rights. As he himself says, labor rights are collective rights. Vitaliy not only defends workers' rights but also teaches them to advocate for their (…)

Over half of migrant women who experienced sexual harassment at work feared losing their job if they reported the issue. More than half of migrant women employed in Australia have experienced sexual harassment at work. Research from Unions NSW, the peak body for the state's labour unions, found a high occurrence of sexual harassment of migrant women in Australia on a temporary visa. Temporary visas can include student, working holiday, graduate, and skill shortage visas. Methodology (…)

On 21 October 2024, a rally, human chain and procession were held in front of Dhaka National Press Club in the context of World Food Day, demanding the people's rights to food, land and water. Held under the chairmanship of Bangladesh Krishok Federation President Comrade Badrul Alam the rally was addressed by, among others, Textile Garments Workers Federation President prominent Labor Leader Abul Hossain, Bangladesh Krishok Federation General Secretary Zayed Iqbal Khan, Vice President (…)

Avant la troisième séances de négociations, IG Metall a présenté un « plan pour l'avenir ». Il s'agit de contraindre la direction du groupe et les actionnaires à prendre leurs responsabilités. Pas sûr toutefois que ce plan d'avenir soit à la hauteur des attaques envisagées par la direction de Volkswagen. Le syndicat IG Metall veut contraindre les actionnaires à s'engager. Avant le troisième round de négociations chez Volkswagen ce jeudi, IG Metall a présenté mercredi un « plan d'avenir » (…)

Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee and Anjuman Mazareen Punjab held a press conference today, making a major announcement. Small Farmers & Landless peasants declared that they will not vacate their land and are prepared to fight against the government's impunity to forcefully take over their lands. “We reject corporate farming, which is a deadly poison for peasants, agricultural workers, and small-scale farmers,” they said. "This policy is designed to destroy our lives, to fill the (…)

Members of ‘Hong Kong 47' – charged in 2021 over involvement in pre-election primary – sentenced to between four and 10 years He is a good person': anger and distress as Hong Kong activists sentenced to prison – video Dozens of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy figures have been jailed – one for 10 years – in the territory's largest national security trial, after a prosecution that has been widely criticised as politically motivated. Those jailed are among 47 people, known as (…)

In this eye-opening article, the authors delve into the fascinating history of gender and sexual diversity in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. By examining historical records and personal accounts, they challenge the prevalent notion that LGBT rights are a foreign, Western concept incompatible with Asian values. The article sheds light on the rich traditions of gender-bending ritualistic roles, such as the sida-sida and manang bali, and how these practices were deeply rooted in indigenous belief (…)

Le lundi 11 novembre, Francesca Albanese, rapporteure spéciale des Nations unies, a donné une conférence à la SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London). A cette occasion, Owen Dowling, pour le magazine Tribune, une publication socialiste et internationaliste de longue date en Grande-Bretagne, s'est entretenue avec elle. Nous publions ci-dessous la traduction de l'entretien publié le 13 novembre dans Tribune. Merci beaucoup d'avoir accepté de parler à Tribune [1]. (…)

This article analyzes the groundbreaking electoral success of the National People's Power (NPP) party in Sri Lanka's November 2024 parliamentary elections, focusing on their remarkable victory in Jaffna - historically a Tamil nationalist stronghold. Author D.B.S. Jeyaraj examines how the NPP, led by newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, tripled their vote share in Jaffna within two months of the presidential election, winning three of six available seats. The piece details key (…)

Historiquement, les discussions stratégiques et tactiques entre révolutionnaires britanniques ont été dominées par la question de savoir comment se situer par rapport au Parti travailliste. Comparé à la France, à l'Italie ou à l'Espagne, le Parti communiste britannique, malgré l'essor qu'il a connu après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, a été une force politique beaucoup plus faible. Contrairement à ce qui s'est passé ailleurs en Europe, il n'a jamais formé d'alliance avec le parti travailliste (…)

Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ignited violence in Amsterdam, but the far-right is victimising them to repress Palestine solidarity, writes Alex de Jong. Amsterdam's liberal mayor Femke Halsema declared which followed the Maccabi Tel Aviv and AFC Ajax match at the end of last week were the result of ‘a toxic cocktail of antisemitism, hooliganism and anger over the war in Palestine and Israel'. Whilst the description is not wholly false, it is certainly misleading. This was made clear by (…)