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Soleimani getötet – Worst-Case-Szenario. Ein Kommentar.

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This is a german translation of the Soleimani Killed – Worst Case Scenario. A comment. Wir erhielten einen Kommentar von Kian Zeytani, einem in Berlin ansässigen freien Journalisten mit iranischen Wurzeln, der sich seit 2009 in verschiedenen Solidaritätsnetzwerken engagiert. Er wirft einen Blick auf die Reaktionen auf die Ermordung des iranischen Spitzengenerals Qassem Soleimani durch die USA und die aktuellen Kriegsdrohungen, die die globalen … [Read more...]

Soleimani Killed – Worst Case Scenario. A comment.

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We received a comment by Kian Zeytani, an Iranian-rooted free journalist based in Berlin and involved in different solidarity-networks since 2009. He takes a glance on the reactions to the killing of Iranian top-tier general Qassem Soleimani by the US and the current threats of war dominating global headlines. … [Read more...]

The end of the neoliberal narrative

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Chile lives one of the largest mobilizations after the return to democracy in 1990. As of October 19th citizens of various cities of Chile are continuously on the streets and ask for a worthy life to be experienced by all and not by the few. Following is an interview with feminist activist Bree Busk, who participates in the mobilizations in Santiago, Chile. First published in Greek from our friends in Babylonia magazine.   Edited by … [Read more...]

The Silenced Screams Fighting Impoverishment in Iran

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This article by Mina Khanlarzadeh explores the reasons for the recent uprisings in Iran, the fight against poverty of the Iranian People, and why certain opposition groups are aimed at either instrumentalising or silencing the protests. First published in zcomm.org. It started one morning when I woke up to one gray tick next to a WhatsApp message to my mother. A day passes, and one gray tick still won’t turn into two. In a state of suffocating … [Read more...]

Democratic confederalism is the only solution to all current problems in Syria – Interview with Gharib Hassou, co-chair of TEV-DEM

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Interview by Sven Wegner, Wissam Abu Fakher and Ricaletto with Gharib Hassou, co-chair of TEV-DEM (Tevgera Civaka Demokratîk, Movement for a Democratic Society in Northern Syria) and former PYD foreign representative in the autonomous area of the Kurdish Regional Government in Northern Iraq. The interview took place on November 1, 2019 in Dresden after a discussion at the Evangelical University. German version at lower class … [Read more...]

Gasoline price increase: nationwide protests in Iran

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Some quick, classifying thoughts on the recent wave of protests in Iran by Kian Zeytani In the late 21st century, the restriction of mobility (prices for petrol or for local public transport) seems to be a global door opener for extensive system-critical revolts and uprisings by workers and the precarious. After Mexico, Haiti, France and Chile, another country is now joining this series: Iran. A few days ago, President Hassan Rouhani made a … [Read more...]

Organizing, not organization – Comment on the current uprisings around the world

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The protests in different parts of the world are putting the question of social alternatives on the table, says Christopher Wimmer*. First published in German in neues deutschland. The political has once again entered the stage. A worldwide class struggle is raging. Barricades are burning in Chile, Ecuador and Hong Kong, people are dying in social unrest in Iraq. In Lebanon people take to the streets and in Syria there is still a barbaric … [Read more...]

After all, maybe there is hope…

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Comment by John Malamatinas - First published in German on neues deutschland The right-wing conservative government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, elected only last summer, does everything in its power to encourage protest movements. After having started to evacuate self-organized occupations of fugitives, declared war on the inhabitants and anarchists in the left-alternative district of Exarchia in Athens, it is now the turn of the students. The … [Read more...]

Solidarity action with Rojava in Athens – Intervention at Dogus Holding

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Intervention at offices of Dogus Holding in Athens in the context of  the World Rojava Resistance Day Today, as part of the World Resistance Day, we demonstrated in front of the headquarters of Dogus Holding in Athens. Our action was in solidarity with the Rojava populations and their struggle to maintain the autonomy and the democratic decision making of their region. Dogus is a consortium of companies, based in Turkey, that belongs to Ferit … [Read more...]

Revolt in Chile – A whole country against neoliberalism

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Report and photos by Paul Frei - First published in German on hydra magazine There's a fire in South America. While in Brazil and Bolivia the rain forest is literally burning, in Argentina there have been protests for weeks against the neoliberal reforms of the conservative president Macri. In Perú the president dissolves the congress and in Ecuador the government has to flee the capital after massive protests and a general strike. In this … [Read more...]