Human rights
Hundreds of people received the Freedom Flotilla ship in the Basque Country
He plans to stay in the Basque Country until Tuesday, the 8th, when he will leave for Vigo and then continue to other areas of the Mediterranean. During the ship's stay in Bilbao, various events have been organised, including conferences, performances, a Palestinian fair and a press conference with activists from the flotilla.
Sabino Ormazabal, a tireless pacifist and activist, died at the age of 72
Throughout his life, Donostiarra has focused on journalism, anti-militarism, ecologism, human rights and civil disobedience. Immersed in social movements, he has been a member of the Commission for Victims of Police Abuse and Human Rights Violations appointed by the Basque Parliament since 2013.
Afghan women who managed to escape the Taliban regime recall what happened five years ago
With higher education, they're alone here, they have relatives in Afghanistan and they find it impossible to get them out of there with the current situation. The worst thing is the situation of women: they can't study, they can't work and they need permission from men for everything.
Migrants explain their way to a new destination
It is reported that many had to make several attempts before reaching their intended destination. Some migrants travel with other people in the same situation.
Lack of shelter and food: migration crisis overflows the Ceuta migration centre and exceeds the capacity of NGOs
The Temporary Stay Centre for Foreigners (CETI) has been overcrowded in recent days, with hundreds of migrants arriving from both Morocco and sub-Saharan African countries, including Sudan and Chad, waiting on the beach of El Trampolín and on the outskirts of the migration centre due to lack of space, while migratory pressure has exceeded the attention capacity of NGOs, whose priority is to provide food to migrants who have not eaten since their arrival, but who also provide information on their rights.
The Spanish Government recognizes as victim Josu Zabala Erasun, an Iranian citizen shot dead by the Civil Guard 50 years ago
The declaration adopted states that he was subjected to "persecution for political and ideological reasons" and "right to recognition and reparation".
Pro-Manteros groups denounce in Bilbao the "perverse mechanism of crushing manteros"
While fines and prison sentences are imposed on manteros who have no other means of livelihood, large brands complicit in the counterfeiting business have reported that they are filling their pockets in a protest called by the Mbolo Moye Doole and Manteroekin Bat collectives.
Divorce law turns 45
Although more than four decades have passed, much remains to be done to ensure that divorce proceedings are fully fair. In the ACV, the 2015 Family Relations Act has eased the economic burden on joint custody, but, according to Juntas y Revoltas, "there is no substantial monitoring and control."
Joseba Azkarraga: "There is no amnesty process, but a simple application of prison regulations"
The spokesman for the Network for the Rights of Prisoners of ETA has defended the work being done by the Basque Prison Boards and has considered that, 15 years after the definitive cessation of violence by ETA, an era of confrontation should be closed in order to enter a phase of greater coexistence, always with "full respect" for the pain of the victims of violence.
France overrides a 17th-century slave law
The Act signed by Louis XIV in 1685, known as the Black Code, equated slaves with real estate. Slavery was abolished in 1848, but the Black Code has not been repealed to this day. It is believed that the French colonial system made it possible for 1.5 to 2 million people to be slaves.
Israel will release activists Thiago Ávila and Saif Abukesh this Saturday before being deported
The Israeli intelligence service has informed the legal group Adalah that the two activists will be released "today" and will remain in custody while they are deported. Adalah has assured that he is closely monitoring the situation "to ensure that the release takes place, and that deportation takes place in the coming days."
In Pamplona they accuse Israel of "violating international law"
During the rally, they called for the release of the two detained activists and for ships to be allowed to reach Gaza and provide humanitarian aid, among other things.
Albares could be in Congress on Thursday to report on the status of the Global Sumud Flotilla
Sumar, ERC, EH Bildu, Podemos, BNG and Compromise a few days ago to explain the actions and decisions to be taken to protect and assist ships and persons participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Israeli detained Flotilla activists begin repatriation from Greece
Thousands of workers mobilize around the world for their rights and demand better working conditions
The cities of Europe, America, Asia or Africa have held massive marches on 1 May to demand better wages, shorter working hours, and greater protection against precariousness, among others.
The Israeli Army intercepts 22 Global Sumud Flotilla vessels in international waters
The attack took place in international waters 1,000 kilometres from Israel.
Sailing more than 50 ships from Sicily, the largest mission of the Global Sumud Flotilla is heading for Gaza
This is the largest maritime civil mobilization coordinated so far by the Global Sumud Flotilla, along with the rescue ship Open Arms and Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise. "Their presence alongside us strengthens the operational capacity of the mission and demonstrates the growing global consensus on efforts to combat the illegal blockade of Israel and ensure safe humanitarian access," the Global Sumud Flotilla has emphasized.
Amnesty warns that human rights are under the control of "destructive governments"
The NGO denounces attacks on international law, the rise of authoritarianism and impunity in conflicts such as Gaza or Ukraine.
The Basque Government declares 20 November Trans Memory Day
The Decree has been drawn up in collaboration with associations and social organizations, including Naizen, Errespeto and Loratuz Lotu, which have participated, inter alia, in the proposal and consensus of the date chosen.
Father Mari rescues 32 people in the Mediterranean who have been drifting for two days
The ship was found in the waters of the Central Mediterranean, overflowing with migrants, "in very precarious conditions." They had been drifting for two days.