Excluded Headlines: Mass arrests of Kenyan protesters, Peru protests resume, sign language official in South Africa
Stay up to date on the global news stories the US- and Eurocentric media overlooks, with journalist and author, Tamara Pearson.
In this week’s Global South news, downplayed or ignored by the English-language mainstream media:
Ecuador, US sign agreement to train the military - The US has agreed to train Ecuador’s military, which is controlled by the current right wing government. Supposedly, the idea is to combat drug traffickers, but the US’s militarization of Mexico and Colombia under the same pretext only managed to massively increase organised crime, violence and murder rates in those countries. Source.
Over 300 arrested in Kenya protests - People in Kenya are protesting the high cost of living. On Wednesday alone, police arrested 300 people. A dozen people have been killed for protesting over the past two weeks. Food has become expensive in Kenya, partly due to import costs, and the government is now applying a tax on petroleum products, which is affecting transport costs. Source, source.
35 cities or provinces in Peru demand coup-president resign - In what activists have called the “Third takeover of Lima”, and a day of national action was held in Peru on Wednesday, seeking Boluarte's resignation, constitutional reform, and new elections. Protesters blocked roads, and gathered outside the congress building. At least six people were arrested and eight injured. There will be a national mobilisation this Saturday, and more protests planned for July 28, the country’s independence day. Source, source, source, source, source.
Ghanaian Activists Reject High Taxes on Menstrual Products - People in Ghana participated in a Don’t Tax My Period march. There, condoms are classified as necessary, while menstrual products are classified as luxury items. Source.
South Africa makes sign language an official language - South Africa has added sign language as its 12th official language. That has implications for education, inclusiveness, and public participation. Source.
Millions in Pakistan are still homeless - Following floods a year ago that left a third of the country under water, millions are still homeless and needing help. Many homes are still surrounded by water. Source.
US sends 2,500 troops to northern Syrian - The area is currently run by the Kurdish PKK. Source.
Protests in Aden, Yemen, as heat and outages grow - Protesters have blocked roads as power outages are constant, and residents receiving six hours of electricity per 24 hours. That makes it hard to turn on fans, as temperatures are in the mid to late 30s. Source.