Pavan Kulkarni : Articles

Pavan Kulkarni
The Crisis of South Africa’s Energy Company and Unions’ Plan to Save it
17 Jan 2020
Union’s solution to the crisis in Eskom is a reversal of the government’s policy of decommissioning Eskom’s power production units and outsourcing the energy requirement to private companies
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End to Sudan’s Civil War May Hinge on Formation of Legislative Council
13 Jan 2020
After the violence in West Darfur which left over 50 dead, Sudan’s civilian forces are pushing for the formation of a legislative council which can revoke the immunity to military generals
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Darfur Peace Process Suffers a Jolt Following Violent Clash
02 Jan 2020
Peace negotiations between Sudan’s government and armed groups was halted after a clash in West Darfur that saw the death of eight people and left several others injured. Many have gone missing
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For the Workers, a World to Win
31 Dec 2019
The year 2019 saw labor actions take place at a historic scale as workers not only fought for better working conditions and wages but for a better future for their countries and the entire world.
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Thousands Take to the Streets in Sudan, Demand Civilian Govt, End to Armed Conflict
27 Dec 2019
On December 25, thousands took to the streets on the anniversary of a massive march organized by the Sudanese Professionals Association seeking the resignation of then president Omar al-Bashir
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NUMSA Meet will Decide Further Course of Action for South Africa’s Labour Disputes
14 Dec 2019
The leadership of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa met to discuss the various labour disputes in the country, the demands for wage hike, and the state of government-owned…
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Six Months After Khartoum Massacre, Justice Remains Elusive
07 Dec 2019
Thousands of Sudanese people marched on December 4, demanding justice for the families of over 120 people who were massacred by militia forces in Khartoum on June 3
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Omar al-Bashir’s Political Party Banned in Sudan
30 Nov 2019
A decree was passed yesterday prohibiting the participation of al-Bashir’s National Congress Party (NCP) in political activities for 10 years. The properties and assets of the party are to be…
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South African Unions Call Government’s Investment Summit a Bluff
11 Nov 2019
Trade unions argue that the summit only raises false hopes of economic revival and demanded that the government, instead, take concrete steps like doubling the corporate tax, setting capital controls…
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In Sudan, Demands for Justice and Accountability Remain Unmet
30 Oct 2019
On October 21, tens of thousands of Sudanese took to the streets, demanding a ban on the party of ousted president Omar al-Bashir and justice for the victims of the June 3 massacre