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Saba Yemen
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Demonstration in Portugal condemns ongoing genocide against Palestinian people
Lisbon – Saba: The Portuguese capital, Lisbon, witnessed a massive demonstration on Thursday in solidarity with the Palestinian people and denouncing the ongoing Israeli aggression and genocide against them in the Gaza Strip. The demonstrators gathered in response to calls from solidarity movements, such as the General Federation of Trade Unions, the Portuguese Council for Peace, the Portuguese Movement for the Rights of the Palestinian People and Peace in the Middle East, and the Projeto Ruido Youth Movement. They raised the Palestinian flag and banners bearing slogans such as "Palestine will prevail," "Peace in the Middle East," and "A sovereign, independent Palestine," according to the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA). The demonstrators marched through the streets of Lisbon, chanting slogans calling for an end to the genocide being perpetrated by the Israeli enemy against the Palestinian people and for freedom for Palestine. The demonstration was attended by writers, representatives, and academics, including the Secretary General of the Communist Party, Paulo Raimundo, and the coordinator of the Left Bloc, Mariana Mortajo. In the same context, prominent Portuguese figures launched a petition calling on the Portuguese government to immediately recognize the State of Palestine, joining the 149 countries that have recognized the State of Palestine, including Spain, Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and Angola. The petition, signed by approximately 600 prominent figures, including politicians, academics, military personnel, and elite journalists, also called on Portugal to commit to the deliberations of the International Criminal Court and support the implementation of the arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a war criminal wanted by the ICC, and his former Minister of Defense, the criminal Yoav Galant. It urged preventing "the transit and transshipment of military materials bound for Israel through Portuguese territory or Portuguese territorial waters" and advocating for the adoption of these measures and positions with other countries and relevant international institutions, particularly the European Union. The signatories of the petition affirmed that they are following "with growing concern the worsening violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, war crimes, and escalating violence against Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank." With American and European support, the Israeli enemy army has been committing genocidal crimes in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of 54,677 Palestinian citizens, the majority of whom are children and women, and the injury of 125,530 others. To date, this is a preliminary toll, with thousands of victims still buried under the rubble and on the streets, unable to be reached by ambulances and rescue teams. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Saba Yemen
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
PM praises Yemeni national Labor Movement role
Sana'a - Saba: Prime Minister Ahmed Ghalib Al-Rahawi congratulated Yemeni workers, both men and women, across all fields of work and production on the occasion of International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1st each year. In a message sent to the leadership of the General Federation of Yemeni Trade Unions, Al-Rahawi commended the patriotic and militant role of the Yemeni labor and trade union movement since its establishment in the mid-20th century, including its resistance against British occupation. He emphasized that the labor movement today, through its steadfastness during the years of aggression and the U.S.-Saudi-Emirati blockade, embodies the strength of the authentic national stance and unwavering loyalty to the homeland, despite all the challenges and difficulties resulting from the ongoing criminal aggression and siege. Al-Rahawi affirmed that the government of change and development is committed to strengthening partnership relations with the General Federation of Trade Unions and the private sector, based on the spirit of cooperation that binds the three parties in addressing various labor-related issues. The Prime Minister noted that workers, across all sectors, bear the greatest responsibility in advancing the nation through their presence in various workplaces and production sites, insisting on fulfilling their duties with a sense of national and ethical responsibility that inspires pride, honor, and appreciation. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Shafaq News
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's workers rise: New union challenges old guard
Shafaq News/ A new labor federation has officially launched in Iraq, in parallel with the country's existing General Federation of Trade Unions, organizers announced on Sunday. Speaking with Shafaq News, Hassan Ali Abdul Karim, head of the newly formed body, stated the union was established in 2025 following elections to appoint its executive committee, with plans to open branches across all provinces. 'The goal is to address longstanding issues facing Iraq's workers.' The new federation, which uses the same name as the existing one but includes 'Republic of Iraq' in its official title, is seeking full legal recognition under Article 78 of the 2017 Law on Freedom of Union Organization. 'The existing union structures have failed to meet the expectations of the working class,' Deputy Chairwoman Lama al-Kaabi noted. 'We aim to represent workers' interests more effectively.' Meanwhile, Walid Nehmeh, head of the existing Iraqi Federation of Trade Unions, welcomed the move, calling it potentially 'a qualitative shift' in labor advocacy, only if it gains legal recognition. 'Only the worker has natural legal status, as someone paid for their labor,' he emphasized, warning that overlapping mandates could delay the union's registration. Workers at the founding conference also hoped the new union would address issues such as unemployment, foreign labor, and social security. 'These are the most pressing issues,' said participant Ali Mahmoud. Another worker, Hussein Ali, called on the new body to 'stand firmly for labor rights.'
