Aotearoa New Zealand's parliament was brought to a halt on November 14 during the first reading of a controversial and divisive bill that aims to undermine the rights of Māori people. The Treaty Principles Bill seeks to “redefine” the principles of Aotearoa's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi (te Tiriti o Waitangi). It has been tabled by the libertarian ACT Party which — along with NZ First — form part of the ruling coalition government, led by the National Party. ACT leader (…)

Pour le professeur de droit international Julian Fernandez, la décision des juges de la CPI de délivrer des mandats d'arrêt internationaux contre Benyamin Nétanyahou et Yoav Gallant aura un coût sévère pour Israël sur les plans diplomatique et politique, mais aussi économique et militaire. Spécialiste du droit international pénal, professeur à l'université Panthéon-Assas à Paris, Julian Fernandez est l'un des experts qui siègent au sein de la Commission consultative pour l'examen des (…)

The victory of the National People's Power (NPP) candidate, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in the Sri Lankan presidential election represented a major shift in the South Asian state's political trajectory. Dissanayake's upset was soon followed by parliamentary elections in which his coalition won two thirds of the seats, an unprecedented feat since the system of proportional representation was established in the late 1980s. For the first time since the 1970s, a left-wing party is not only (…)

In this powerful interview, renowned Ukrainian human rights defender Maksym Butkevych opens up about his transition from civilian activist to military service, his 2.5-year imprisonment in Russian-occupied territory, and his recent liberation through a prisoner exchange. Butkevych reveals that the greatest danger in Russian captivity wasn't physical hardship but “losing a part of oneself.” Despite facing a 13-year sentence based on fabricated charges, he found meaning in his imprisonment by (…)

A super typhoon has made second landfall on the Philippines' main island of Luzon, with forecasters warning of “life-threatening storm surge”, heavy rains and severe winds. Video: Super typhoon Man-Yi makes landfall on Philippines main islandWeather worsens in Philippines as Super Typhoon Man-yi gets closer Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, first touched down on the country's eastern Cantanduanes island at 21:40 local time (13:40 GMT) on Saturday, with maximum sustained wind speeds of (…)

The clear-cut election of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America is a major development in the process of right-wing and extreme right-wing extremism underway in global capitalism. At a time when neoliberalism has deepened abysmal social inequalities that hit women and racialised people the hardest; at a time when the ruling classes are wallowing more and more in an opulence whose legal and illegal sources are so mixed that they can no longer be distinguished; at a (…)

President-elect Donald Trump has rapidly chosen loyalists for cabinet positions and other high offices. The Senate must vote to confirm cabinet members and his choices are controversial even among Republicans. In some cases, Trump's capricious, unvetted picks are likely to lead to governmental chaos if they are confirmed. Comics and journalists have referred to the new cabinet as “Trump's clown car.” The clowns, however are not funny; they're frightening. Perhaps most outrageously, Trump (…)

Aînée de trois enfants, elle est née en 1959 à Poses (27), un village dont la vie était alors tournée vers la batellerie sur la Seine. Son père était soudeur dans une petite entreprise, sa mère, « placée » à Paris, c'est à dire « bonne », puis ouvrière dans la chaussure, est restée « au foyer » après son mariage. Au lycée de Louviers, elle se politise au contact d'un militant des JCR qui sera son compagnon pendant 5 ans. Elle réussit le concours d'entrée à l'école normale d'institutrices (…)

Le 21 octobre 2024, un rassemblement, une chaîne humaine et une marche ont été organisés devant le Dhaka National Press Club dans le cadre de la Journée mondiale de l'alimentation, afin de défendre les droits des peuples à l'alimentation, à la terre et à l'eau. Organisé sous la présidence du camarade Badrul Alam, président de la Fédération des paysans du Bangladesh (BKF), le rassemblement a été marqué par les interventions, entre autres, du président de la Fédération des travailleurs du (…)

Bangladesh Krishok Federation former General Secretary Comrade Abudul Mannan Azad (82) who was also a valiant freedom fighter died on 15 November 2024 early in the morning. On 14th November, he had a road accident in Rupgonj, Narayangonj. In fact, he crossed the metal road situated in front of his own home at 11 p.m., at night, on 14th November. Suddenly a motorbike desperately hit him and he became senseless immediately, on the spot. His two legs were completely broken. He was taken to (…)

Le 23 et le 25 novembre, des manifestations ont lieu partout en France à l'occasion de la journée internationale contre les violences faites aux femmes et aux minoriséEs de genre. Soyons des centaines de milliers ! Crédit Photo. Photothèque Rouge / Martin Noda / Hans Lucas. Il y a viol, et viol, et viol, et viol… La sororité et la colère qui se sont exprimées depuis le début du procès de Mazan, par des rassemblements ou sur les réseaux sociaux, nous rappellent à quel point les (…)

Samedi, une soixantaine de mobilisations contre les violences faites aux femmes seront organisés en France. Avec, en toile de fond, le procès des viols de Mazan qui continue d'ébranler le pays et nos consciences. Depuis quand un procès n'a-t-il pas interpellé, secoué notre pays comme celui qui se termine à Mazan ? En France et à l'étranger, les articles sur ce procès sont parmi les plus lus. D'où vient cet intérêt soutenu ? Sûrement du caractère insensé du crime jugé : un homme qui fait (…)

Today (19 November 2024), 1,361 days after the police formally charged the defendants, Hong Kong's national security-designated judges finally gave sentences to the 45 defendants found guilty of conspiracy to commit subversion under the National Security Law (NSL) for their participation in the democratic primary. Among them, Tai Yiu-ting, described as the primary organiser, received the longest sentence of 10 years, while the remaining defendants face prison terms ranging from four years (…)

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 (…)