Excluded Headlines: Police kill Mozambican protesters, Peru lets US military in ...

Stay up to date on the Global South news stories the US- and Eurocentric media overlook, with author and journalist, Tamara Pearson.

In this week’s Global South news:

Police kill over 30 protesters in a week in Mozambique - There have been massive protests in Mozambique following disputed elections held last month. The Frelimo party won the vote, extending its 49-year rule. People are protesting against the “dictatorship,” and they held their biggest protest yet, today. South Africa has closed its border with Mozambique over the violence. Source, source, source, source, source.

Samoans call for compensation from the government of Aotearoa New Zealand - After the sinking of a NZ Navy vessel in their waters last month and an estimated 200,000 litres of fuel spillage, Samoans aren’t able to fish and their livelihood has been severely affected. Source.

Peruvian government approves entry of US military into their country - The US-backed coup president and Peruvian congress has allowed 600 armed US soldiers to enter the country for three weeks, allegedly to safeguard it while an APEC meeting is being held. The US will also send planes, Blackhawk helicopters, an advanced monitoring system, and weapons. Source, source.

French shipping company renews Syria contract - A French shipping firm has renewed its contract with Syrian authorities at Latakia port, despite ongoing sanctions by the European Union. The company, CMA CGM, the third largest shipping company in the world, essentially controls the Latakia port, an important trade hub. Source.

Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza - Israeli forces stepped up bombardment across the Gaza Strip today and ordered more evacuations, creating a fresh wave of displacement from northern Gaza. An Israeli air strike also destroyed an Ottoman-era building in eastern Lebanon and Beirut International airport was bombarded. Source, source, source, source.

Mali parliament passes law making same-sex acts illegal - The bill still requires approval by the military that took power in 2020. The exact penalties are not clear, but the law paves the way for discrimination and violence against sexually diverse people. Source, source, source.

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