Category Archives: africa

Don’t let Mugabe silence dissent | SocialistWorker.org

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Justice for the Group of 45! ————- “MARCH 21 is an international day of action to demand that the government of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe drop all charges against a group of socialists, unionists and other activists known as Group … Continue reading →

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Libya and the World Left | Immanuel Wallerstein

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

“There is so much hypocrisy and so much confused analysis about what is going on in Libya that one hardly knows where to begin. The most neglected aspect of the situation is the deep division in the world left. Several … Continue reading →

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Take Action: Zimbabwean Activists Imprisoned

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

Zimbabwean activists and socialists were imprisoned for the “crime” of holding a meeting to discuss the revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia on February 19. (http://socialistworker.org/2011/03/03/zimbabwe-socialists-tortured) Thirty-nine of the initial 45 have been released thanks to protests and pressure, but the … Continue reading →

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India Should Not Aid Military Intervention in Arab States | National Alliance of People’s Movements

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

PRESS RELEASE MARCH 7, 2011 NAPM is aware of and extends solidarity to the people’s uprisings in the Arab states of the Middle East and North Africa, that are demanding freedom and the removal of US-supported or US-aided dictatorships. The … Continue reading →

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CNN Anchor Interviews Al Jazeera Anchor Who Interviewed Libyan Rebels | The Onion – America’s Finest News Source

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

You gotta love this. PJ ———— “NEW YORK—In an effort to provide viewers with an authentic, first-person account of conditions on the ground in Libya, CNN news anchor Kyra Phillips conducted an exclusive, one-on-one interview Tuesday with the Al Jazeera … Continue reading →

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Zimbabwe socialists tortured | SocialistWorker.org

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

    ACTIVISTS IN Zimbabwe are facing torture, prison and a possible death sentence for the “crime” of holding a meeting to discuss the revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia. Forty-five activists, students and trade unionists were arrested in Harare on … Continue reading →

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Libyan envoy to India quits in protest | The Times of India

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

In addition to this story, India is monitoring the situation in Libya because of thousands of Indians who work there in the health industry and as manual laborers. PJ —————- “Ali al-Essawi, Libya’s ambassador to India, created a stir on … Continue reading →

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Libya protests spread and intensify | Al Jazeera English

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

Dozens have been reported dead after more violence in the Libyan capital as angry protests against embattled leader Muammar Gaddafi’s 40-year rule escalate across the country. At least 61 people were killed in clashes in Tripoli on Monday, witnesses told … Continue reading →

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Deadly ‘day of rage’ in Libya – Al Jazeera English

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

Another US ally facing protests responds with deadly violence ——————— “Libyan protesters seeking to oust longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi have defied a crackdown and taken to the streets on what activists have dubbed a “day of rage”. There are reports … Continue reading →

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Algeria prepares for day of protests | World news | guardian.co.uk

Posted on February 12, 2011 by

    Algeria, the oil-rich, military-dominated north African state, is braced for a day of pro-democracy protests, despite a ban on demonstrations in the capital, Algiers, and a large security presence intent on containing any uprising inspired by Egypt or … Continue reading →

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