Category: Global
Greece Marks 50th Anniversary of Polytechnic University Uprising Against Military Dictatorship
Athens, Greece — Over 50 years ago in 1973, a U.S.-backed military dictatorship controlling Greece killed dozens of people during a popular uprising against the far-right junta. Every year since then, remembrance of November 17 has been ingrained into the country’s anti-authoritarian fabric.
For the…
Palestinian Paints Murals on Rubble Amid War on Gaza
Rafah, Gaza Strip, Palestine — Artist Amal Abu Al-Sabah, 26, paints on houses bombed by Israel during their war on Gaza. Her message to the world: “That the Israeli aggression must cease once and for all. And that no more aggression should ever afflict Gaza…
Greek Anarchist Collective Targeted by the State
The far-right Greek government has been going after the anarchist collective Rouvikonas (Rubicon) in similar ways as the U.S. has attempted to dismantle the ‘Cop City’ movement with state-level domestic terrorism and RICO charges. From wrongfully charging two Rouvikonas members with murder to attempting to…
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Lions Face Starvation in Gaza’s Last Remaining Zoo
Rafah, Palestine — Animals are dying and facing starvation in the last remaining zoo in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza — backed by the U.S. and a handful of western European nations. In Ahmed Joumaa’s private zoo in…
London: 200,000 Protesters March Against Israel’s War on Gaza
Around 200,000 protesters marched across central London on Saturday to protest against Israel’s continuing assault on Gaza and the U.K. government’s involvement in arming, funding, and providing diplomatic cover to Israel. The national demonstration, which coincided with a day of action in other cities around…
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Kendrick Lamar in Africa – Big Stepper’s Heritage Plug
The following article is a cultural commentary on the music career of American rapper Kendrick Lamar, and how his tours of the African continent has influenced his music. The views and opinions expressed within do not necessarily reflect those of Unicorn Riot.
Kendrick Lamar’s hip…
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African Coups Boot French Colonizers, Leave Power Vacuums
On July 26, 2023, the presidential guard detained Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum and placed him under house arrest. The perpetrators then appeared on national television and announced to the nation they were seizing power to end Niger’s deteriorating security situation and bad governance. Days later,…
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Maghazi Massacre: Israel Kills Over 100 Civilians in Christmas Eve Bombing
Maghazi Refugee Camp, Gaza Strip, Palestine — With over 100 dead and counting, the Christmas Eve massacre at the Maghazi refugee camp has become one of the deadliest Israeli bombings on Gaza since October 7. Gaza Ministry of Health spokesman Ashraf Al-Qudra said that the…
Despite US Import Ban, Sugar Cane Cutters Still Face Abuse in Dominican Republic
El Seibo, Dominican Republic — Fields of sugar cane are spread as far as the eye can see across Central Romana Corp.’s plantation. As the largest sugar producer and exporter, and the largest private landowner and employer in the Dominican Republic, the company has built…
American Alternate Reality of the Gaza Genocide
This article is a commentary reflecting the lived experience, research and/or perspectives of the author. The views and opinions expressed don’t necessarily represent those of Unicorn Riot.
Looking at our social media feeds, it appears as if some of us are existing in a Pleasantville-esque…
International Solidarity Fostered at the First Ever ‘World Congress for Climate Justice’
Milan, Italy — For many years, transnational movements like “Fridays for Future” or “Extinction Rebellion” have tried to push governments to comply with the 1.5 C climate threshold set in 2015 by the Paris Agreement, yet activists believe not enough has changed. The struggles against…
Calls for Israel Boycotts, Ceasefire Disrupt Black Friday Shoppers
Bloomington, MN — As shoppers flowed into the Mall of America at 8:00 a.m. on Black Friday, anonymous groups dropped flyers and banners from rotunda balconies encouraging the boycott of large brands complicit with Israeli apartheid and the military occupation of Palestine.
“These companies profit from…
Pro-Palestinian Activists Take Over Amsterdam Central Station
Amsterdam, Netherlands — Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists gathered in the main hall of Amsterdam Central Station at rush hour on November 7 in a sit-in protest inspired by similar sit-ins in New York City, London and elsewhere. Activists called for a ceasefire in the besieged…
Hundreds Rally Outside Colorado-Based Defense Contractor, Call for Divestment and Accountability
Fort Collins, CO — A recent photograph of an apparent missile fragment from a suspected Israeli bomb found in rubble in Gaza has sparked outrage across the country, in particular Colorado, because the name and logo above its barcode appears to be that of Fort…
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Gaza-Based Unicorn Riot Contributor Speaks on Israel Bombing His Home
Gaza Strip, Palestine — Mohamed el Saife has covered multiple wars in Gaza City “but this time, and for the first time ever, I feel scared” he said, while taking refugee in Khan Younis’ Nasser Complex. El Saife’s home was bombed a few weeks into…
Cultural Conferences Return to Brazil Without Fear of Repression
Cultural conferences have returned to Brazil without fear of repression and many organizers across the country are celebrating. The victory of current President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva over Jair Messias Bolsonaro in the last presidential elections marked the end of a turbulent period in…
Over 10,500 Killed in One Month as Israel Continues its War on Palestine
More than 10,500 Palestinians were killed in 30 days as Israel bombarded the Gaza Strip with more explosive power than two nuclear bombs. Gaza is in dire “need for a humanitarian ceasefire” and with over 4,237 children killed by Israeli forces and over 1,350 missing…