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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...]

Capitalism kills our future – Join the global climate strike!

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It is never too late to join a movement: We call on all anti-capitalists and anti-authoritarians to participate in the demonstrations, actions and strikes of the 20-27 September. The current climate movement is perhaps one of the best things that could happen to us - against the authoritarian formation everywhere and for a different future for all! Feel free to print and distribute this text, paint a banner with the slogan "Capitalism kills our … [Read more...]

We must resist opression – We must defend Exarchia as neighborhood of solidarity

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There will come a time we shall rise as the leaven dough does the iron burden will brake your mountains, like the heavy clouds, will disperse the worlds will tremble and squeak. Michalis Katsaros- Against Sadducees. For everyone in the Exarchia neighborhood, the new permanent police presence in Exarchia has changed something in our daily lives. The only ones who remain intact in their business are the drug traffickers and the mafia, … [Read more...]

Dresden #Unteilbar August 24th: Defend solidarity! United against racism and fascism

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This weekend in Dresden, Saxony a big by Unteilbar ("indivisible") coaltion demonstration against racism, fascism and the rightward shift in society will take place. As part of the anti-fascist campagin "Nationalism is no alternative" umsGanze calls to join the demo. Join the Defend solidarity – United Against Racism and Fascism bloc. ...ums Ganze! call for the germanwide anti-racist and anti-fascist big coalation demonstration of … [Read more...]

There is no future, the future is NOW – SLG Salouga Hostel

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Our friends and comrades in Thessaloniki are creating a new collective - a hostel in the social space Micropolis! Soon information about a crowdfunding will be published. In the meantime read the declaration, check out the FB page of SLG Salouga Hostel and leave a like! August 2008: Airbnb is founded 2010: The company goes over 1 million subscriptions and accepts financing of 7.5 million dollars. 2011: Airbnb grows to over 5 million … [Read more...]