The swift fall of the Assad regime has profound implications for the major players in the Middle East. By Ali Mamouri, Deakin University The swift and unexpected fall of the Syrian capital, Damascus, to Sunni opposition forces marks a pivotal moment in the modern history of the Middle East. Bashar al-Assad’s regime […]
Overthrowing a dictator is very difficult, but it is no guarantee of liberty. By Juan Cole Dec 08, 2024 Informed Comment The Syrian Revolution of 2024 has succeeded in deposing the al-Assad dynasty, in power since 1970, throwing off the rule of the once mighty Syrian Socialist Baath Party, a feared and murderous one-party […]
A group of prominent Indian Muslims, in an open letter to Muhammad Yunus, has strongly condemned the mistreatment of the minorities and urged the Bangladesh authorities to take immediate and corrective actions. Groundxero | Dec. 5, 2024 The “harsh treatment and victimisation” of religious minorities in Bangladesh is appalling and of immense concern, said a group […]
The growing media narratives and propaganda of LAND JIHAD, WAQF TERROR is just a propaganda said prominent lawyers at Kolkata Press Club. Kolkata, Press Club December 5, 2024 A coalition of Indian lawyers convened a press conference at the Kolkata Press Club to counter the growing media narratives and propaganda against Waqf. The […]
“Thanksgiving’ is a white-washed holiday designed to conceal its true origins of violence, genocide, land theft, and forced assimilation,” said the Indigenous Environmental Network. Jessica Corbett Nov 28, 2024 In contrast with Thanksgiving celebrations across the United States on Thursday, Native Americans held a National Day of Mourning, promoted accurate history, and championed […]
A national conference cum meeting was held today at Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi, on the conclusion of the first phase of Rozgar Adhikar Abhiyan being run across the country for the last three months, on the question of imposing proper tax on the property of super rich, guaranteeing education, health and employment, immediately filling […]
Researchers determined that 1.1 billion people are living in poverty, and 455 million of them are struggling to afford basic necessities while “living in the shadow of conflict.” By JULIA CONLEY Oct. 17, 2024 Violent conflicts have contributed to pushing nearly half a billion people across the globe into acute poverty, and have […]
The decision to award the Nobel peace prize to Nihon Hidankyo is particularly timely. In 2023, the world’s nine nuclear powers spent over US$91 billion on nuclear weapons. The world’s nuclear powers – especially China and the US – are expanding and modernising their arsenals. And tensions are fast escalating between nuclear-armed Israel and near-nuclear Iran. […]
কলকাতা পৌরসভার ১১৫ ও ১২১ নম্বর ওয়ার্ড-এর নব তরুণ সংঘ ক্লাবের সদস্যরা ও সংলগ্ন অঞ্চলের বাসিন্দারা এলাকার মাঠ বাঁচানোর আন্দোলনে শামিল হয়েছেন। গ্রাউন্ডজিরোর প্রতিবেদন। কলকাতা শহরে যখন চারিদিকে বহুতল আর শপিং মল-এর ভিড়, তখন একটি মাঠ বাঁচানোর জন্য লড়াই চালাচ্ছেন এই শহরেরই একদল মানুষ। হরিদেবপুরের সিরিটি নব তরুণ সংঘের সদস্যরা ও পার্শ্ববর্তী সিরিটি মাইতি পাড়া […]
“Unless we’re organized and demanding responsive governments that actually meet the needs of people, it’s corporate power that’s going to set the agenda,” one organizer said. By Olivia Rosane Sep 23, 2024 Big Tech, Big Oil, and private equity firms are among the leading companies that profit from controlling media and technology, […]
The U.S.-based National Lawyers Guild called Sunday’s election “a triumph for the Venezuelan people, especially considering the level of U.S. interference and attempted sabotage of the democratic process.” By Jake Johnson July 29, 2024 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro won reelection to a third term on Sunday with just over 51% of the vote […]
A fact-finding report highlights the socio-economic impact of hawker evictions on the affected communities and assesses the legal and humanitarian implications. Groundxero | July 26, 2024 On July 26, 2024, at a press conference at Kolkata Press Club, a comprehensive report that examines the recent evictions of hawkers across West Bengal by the Mamata […]
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), while welcoming the Supreme Court decision to put a stay on the order by UP and Uttarakhand Governments to display names of owners of all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes, strongly demanded apology of the Chief Ministers and Governors of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and stringent action against bureaucrats […]
PUCL said that the conviction of Medha Patkar for defamation is a timely reminder of the serious danger that the criminal law on defamation poses for human rights activists, environmental activists, anti-corruption activists and whistleblowers. Groundxero | July 05, 2024 A Delhi Court has convicted Medha Patkar, one of India’s most renowned social activists, […]
The former Labour leader issued a warning to the incoming government of Keir Starmer: “Dissent cannot be crushed without consequences.” By Jake Johnson July 05, 2024 Former U.K. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn won reelection as an Independent on Thursday against a candidate from his erstwhile party as Labour—despite its unpopularity under incoming Prime Minister Keir […]