1984: Ogharefe Women Blockade Pan Ocean Oil
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 26 2017 19:58
In their struggle with the global oil giant Pan Ocean Oil the women of the Ogharefe used blockades and a traditional African custom to force the company to give in to their demands.
1960: South Korean Student Protests
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 19 2017 03:55
In 1960 repression and electoral fraud pushed students throughout South Korea to take action against the regime. The protests (called the April Revolution) forced the resignation and exile of President Rhee, but the period of civilian rule was short lived.
1964: Sudanese General Strike
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 18 2017 02:03
A general strike successfully defeated the ruling military Junta and temporarily halted a campaign of discrimination against the countries southern population. This event is known as the October Revolution.
