Join Us for the MENA Solidarity AGM 2025: Building Workers’ Solidarity Across Borders

Join our AGM – Monday 13 October, 7:30 PM UK time (Zoom)

From Italy to Khartoum to Gaza, workers and ordinary people are standing up against war, violence, and economic hardship. At our Annual General Meeting, we’ll hear from a special guest from S.I. Cobas Union, whose members have led general strikes and protests across Italy. Together, we’ll explore solidarity, share experiences, and plan strategies to advance workers’ rights and justice across borders.

Sudan’s Militia War and the Battle for Truth: A new Interview Series

Following last year’s in-depth conversation with New York-based Hudson Mohawk Magazine Radio on the war in Sudan, a second interview was held with Khalid Sidahmed of the MENA Solidarity Editorial Board. This latest discussion delves into the disinformation and distortion that have clouded public understanding of the devastating war between Sudan’s two main militias—the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Report: Sudan Pamphlet Launch at the Marxism Festival 2025

On July 4, 2025, MENA Solidarity launched “Sudan’s Revolutionary and Popular Movements: A Research Report” at the Marxism Festival 2025, attracting over 110 attendees. The session featured analyses by Rania Obead, Khalid Sidahmed, and Muzan Alneel on the dynamics of Sudan’s revolution, its challenges, and the importance of international solidarity in the struggle for freedom, peace, and justice.

OUT NOW – Sudan’s Revolutionary and Popular Movements: a research report

Sudan’s revolution is a story of grassroots organising, sacrifice, and unwavering resistance to oppression.From the fight against British colonial rule to the revolutions that toppled military dictatorships, Sudanese workers, women, students, and grassroots movements have led every major battle for freedom. This pamphlet highlights the mass mobilisations that shook the streets, the role of neighbourhood-basedResistance…

Dissident Blogger Al-Khalidi Extradited from Iraq to Kuwait

Kuwaiti blogger Salman Al-Khalidi was extradited from Iraq to Kuwait despite his political refugee status, violating international law. His persecution followed his criticism of Saudi leadership, leading to multiple charges and the revocation of his citizenship. His case underscores the severe repression of free speech in Gulf states and the collaboration between regional authorities.

Bahrain: Background briefing and model motion for union activists

MENA Solidarity, advocacy organisation Bahrain Watch and Bahraini human rights activists at the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy have worked together to produce a background briefing for trade unionists on the situation in Bahrain. We’ll be distributing the briefing the annual congress of lecturers’ union UCU next week, or you can download copies here.…