Post #239

This week’s struggles around the world in pictures: 1. Niger: Thousands protest against French neo-colonialism, holding signs reading “Down with France”. 2. Palestine: A young boy bleeds after being shot by Israeli soldiers during anti-settlement protests in West Bank. 3. Haiti: Diego Jean Charles (top), died after tear gas exposure & Sony Jacques (bottom), was killed by police shot to the abdomen during protests against U.S.-backed President Ariel Henry. 4. Iran: Massive protests following death of Jina Mahsa Amini in police custody. 5. Russia: Mass arrests during protests against the partial-military mobilization amidst the war in Ukraine. 6. Philippines: On 50th anniversary of martial law, huge crowds commemorate the victims of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, whose son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the country’s new president. 7. Greece: Students’ ongoing resistance against a new police unit. 8. UK: Liverpool dockers’ on 2-week strike for a pay rise from bosses who raked in profits of £30 million last year.