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Memories of ‘Nine Eleven’ today
On a day remembered and vilified, the author recalls moments of despair, brute violence and historical significance. All on the ninth of September….
Iran executes dissident journalist for inspiring 2017 protests
Ruhollah Zam had been convicted of “corruption of Earth”, a charge used in cases of attempting to overthrow the Iranian Government
International activists demand justice for Faisal Khan, other jailed HRDs
On International Human Rights Day, Indian, American and European activists demand Faisal Khan’s immediate release, justice for all human rights defenders being persecuted in India
Brazil and Canadian Unions promise their support to Indian farmers
While foreign organisations express solidarity with annadaatas, adivasis and students in India speak in support of farmers’ rights
Anand Teltumbde declared Person of the Year 2020
Vancouver-based online magazine Radical Desi chose Teltumbde for courageously speaking out against state violence and repression
Punjabi Press Club of British Columbia condemns attack on Indian photo journalist
PTI photographer Ravi Choudhary, who took the now viral picture of a Sikh farmer being beaten, was attacked recently in Uttar Pradesh
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Rally against state violence held outside Indian Visa and Passport office in Surrey
The participants raised slogans against the police violence against protesting farmers, ongoing attacks on minorities and incarceration of political activists
Farmers’ Protest: International pressure mounts on India
After Canadian PM, UK MPs back Indian farmers
Canada will always be there to defend the right of peaceful protest: Justin Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister speaks out for agitating farmers in India
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Memories of ‘Nine Eleven’ today
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