Vanaja Jasphine

Nov 18, 2024 | countercurrents.org | K M Seethi |Bharat Dogra |Vanaja Jasphine |James Zogby

Boris Kagarlitsky, the imprisoned Russian sociologist and prominent leftist voice, has long been known for his incisive critiques of the state and firm support for social movements. On November 14, from behind bars, Kagarlitsky made a resolute public appeal: he did not wish to be included in any potential prisoner exchange for his release. A testament to his courage of conviction.

Nov 16, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Bharat Dogra |Vanaja Jasphine |John Burton |Phil Pasquini

It is more than a month since a dalit from a poor household, Ramesh Chandra, suffered serious injuries in an attack but even after intensive treatment in hospital his injuries have not healed yet. Ramesh is a 50 year dalit of Ballaan village in Bisanda block (Banda district, Uttar Pradesh). He works as a petty employee of a ration shop drawing a low wage. On October 9, two ruthless persons (dabangs) of the village got into an argument with Ramesh and spoke to him very insultingly.

Nov 14, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Vanaja Jasphine |Mohd Khan |Jordan Shilton |Umang Kumar

The Forum Against Corporatization and Militarization (FACAM) condemns the brutal abduction of six activists from the Moolvasi Bachao Manch on the morning of 8th November in Girgunda, Chhattisgarh. These activists—Arjun Soni, Muya Hemla, Nagesh Banse, Joga Midiyam, Gillu Katam, and Bhima Kunjam—were en route to a demonstration from Nambi to Kondaphalli and had stopped in Girgundi the previous night, where they rested in the village.

Nov 13, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Vanaja Jasphine |Andre Damon |Chris Lombardi |Neeraj Jain

Support democratic and peaceful movements for safeguarding ecology in J&K and the entire Himalayan region13th Nov, 2024: More than 250 activists from different parts of India and diverse organizations signed on to a statement initiated by the National Alliance of People’s Movements (NAPM), strongly condemning the arbitrary detention of 6 social and environmental activists in Jammu & Kashmir, under the Public Safety Act (PSA).

Nov 13, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Vanaja Jasphine |Binoy Kampmark |Tom Engelhardt |Cesar Gaviria

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