COVID-19 has begun to wreak its havoc in Iraq, Syria and Yemen – nations harmed by U.S. wars and economic sanctions.
Syria
Turkey and its mercenaries are reportedly continuing to bomb the Kurdish Rojava region of Syria during the pandemic.
Syria, Russia, Turkey and the U.S. are using language from UN security council resolutions to justify their bombings.
The all-out offensive by the Syrian government is the single largest displacement in a nine-year war.
Rebuilding a strong antiwar movement will require standing with progressive and revolutionary struggles abroad.
Rojava’s education system is built around curriculum promoting gender equality, ecology and social inclusivity.
The latest U.S. bombing campaign in the Middle East prompted urgent calls for de-escalation.
Addressing rampant gender inequality will help communities become more resilient against the impacts of climate change.
Chomsky discusses the need for journalists to speak truth to power as the state escalates repression of whistleblowers.
Rojava supporters say acts of solidarity are critical as the autonomous region faces a Turkish invasion.