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Mazan, rape as a political fact

The so-called ‘Mazan rape trial’ commenced in France in early September. Aurélie-Anne Thos contextualises the events and the protests that followed.

A group of protesters holding signs and a large banner that reads "No to Tommy Robinson, No to Fascism

The riots, Tommy Robinson, and the left we need to build

How to mobilise against racism and fascism

Rape and murder in Kolkata – mass protests against state-sanctioned sexist violence

Protests have spread across West Bengal following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. This report gives context of systemic violence against women in India.

Bangladesh: student protests continue

Protestors in Bangladesh are continuing to organise despite the government, led by Sheikh Hasina, backing down on the reinstatement of job quotas that reserved places for relatives of war veterans.

Tents outside Sheffield uni, police standing in front of the Glasgow Home Office gates, police and protestors at sites in London.

Long hot summer?

London, Glasgow, Manchester – a brief flash of activity or the start of a long hot summer?

Activists holding a large banner that reads ‘sponsored by BP’ form a blockade outside the front gates of the British Museum.

Interview with Energy Embargo for Palestine

rs21 interviews the activist group Energy Embargo for Palestine

The DRC bleeds because of the world’s greed

Report from a Stand with Congo demonstration in Central London on 6 April where at least a hundred protestors gathered to highlight the situation in the eastern Congo

Police in green uniform and helmets and holding batons run down a road in Senegal. They are turning back to look at the protestors behind them.

Resisting state brutality in Senegal

History of the political crisis in Senegal in light of the current elections.

Solidarity actions for Palestine grow and spread

Solidarity with Palestine proliferates: actions in Newcastle, Manchester, Somerset, Bolton, Glasgow.

Stand with Gaza: Palestine solidarity reports round-up

rs21 members round up some Palestine solidarity events that happened over the last week.

Palestine solidarity protesters face down police repression in London

rs21 members refute claims of “clashes” between police and protesters on Saturday’s Free Palestine Coalition march.

More protests for Palestine

rs21 rounds up some of the many Palestine solidarity demonstrations that took place last weekend to call for an end to the siege of Gaza

Protests for Palestine

Protests in solidarity with Palestine swept Britain yesterday. rs21 members report.

Protesters shout and point angrily.

‘Our Bodies, Our Lives’: Hundreds protest against anti-abortion demonstration in London

rs21 member Colin Wilson reports from ‘Our Bodies, Our Lives’,  the counter-protest to this weekend’s anti-abortion march in central London.

London Trans+ Pride shows that pride is a protest

On 8 July, rs21 members marched as part of a trade union bloc at London Trans+ Pride. Events like this remind us of our collective power and determination.

Palestine solidarity, the anti-BDS bill and the security state

Legal attacks on Palestine solidarity are part of a wider clampdown on protests and strikes.

people dressed as blackbirds on the street

Extinction Rebellion at a crossroads

XR changed tactics for the Big One. Gus Woody comments on the protest and next moves.

the cover of David Camfield's book 'Future on Fire', with a lowlit forest at sunset in the background.

Review | Future on Fire: mass movements in the climate crisis

What movement do we need? Taisie Tsikas reviews David Camfield’s new book on climate tactics.

Image shows five Indonesian protesters holding signs including 'Tolak RKUHP' - "resist the criminal code". It is a mix of men and women and their faces are masked.

The state strikes again: the new Indonesian criminal code

Frans Ari Prasetyo explains the new repressive criminal code that has just been passed in Indonesia – and outlines the resistance it faces.

large number of people stand in a town square in Carlisle.

Anti-refugee demonstration in Carlisle – Nazis score a victory against divided opposition

Anti-fascists faced hurdles in mobilising against the first fascist demo to hit Carlisle in years.

Scientists hold up banner

Climate scientists defend colleagues victimised for activism

Science is often linked to corporates and the state – but scientists are organising.

Protest outside RWE office

Climate protest: London stands with Lützerath

A corporate polluter is demolishing a village to expand a coal mine

No more divide and rule – fight for trans rights!

Trans activist and rs21 member Leslie Cunningham exposes the lies and hypocrisy behind the Tory attack on trans rights and democracy in Scotland.

Three months of rebellion in Iran

After three months of rebellion in Iran, an Iranian socialist asks how it can win.

Image shows a group of protesters holding signs including 'Life is where you live', 'Hold ladnlords accountable' and 'Freeze rents not renters'.

Tenants’ unions fight back against rocketing rents

rs21 members report on December’s tenants’ union protests against some of the largest estate agents in England.

LGBT+ activists block out transphobic bigots

Gender Recognition Reform in Scotland

The de-medicalisation of Gender Recognition in Scotland appeared to have majority political support, but as rs21 members Graham Checkley and Leslie Cunningham describe it has revealed a vein of transphobia.

Back on the streets in China

After a weekend of widespread protests across China, rs21 member Charlie Hore explains the movement’s significance and looks at what might come next.

March on Waterloo bridge

Thousands march for climate justice

Marches took place on Saturday in cities including Edinburgh, Blackpool and London.

Nurses hold a banner reading "UCH nurses: pay rise now"

We need coordinated action to save the NHS

Health staff, unions, patients, communities and campaign groups must come together to stop the collapse of the NHS.

Suella Braverman, Home Secretary, poses in front of two union flags in front of panelled wood walls.

Cruella Braverman and the 101 (more) Draconian Measures

Our answer to restricting protest must be to go on protesting.