 Hello and welcome to the International Daily Roundup by People's Dispatch, where we bring you major news developments from around the world. Our headlines? India observes country-wide day of protests as farmers' struggle reaches six months. Security forces crack down on protests against killing of activists in Iraq. Hotel workers in France declare victory after a historic 22-month-long struggle. Indonesian forces arrest over 100 pop-up protesters as violence increases. And our video section, we take a look at initiatives to address rising hunger amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. In our first tour, farmers' workers in civil society groups across India observed a day of resistance on May 26. Wednesday marked six months since hundreds of thousands of farmers began their protests to the border of Delhi. They have continued to demand that the BJP let government repeal three farm laws which were passed last year. Calling it a death warrant, the farmers have argued that the laws will dismantle key state protections and enhance corporate control. So far, the government has only offered temporary measures including suspending the law for 18 months. This has led to 11 rounds of unsuccessful talks, with the last meeting held on January 22. Meanwhile, the farmers have been met with heavy police violence, arrest and attacks by right-wing groups. An estimated 400 farmers have died during the course of the six-month-long struggle. Farmers and workers raised black flags and burnt effigies across the country on Wednesday. Demonstrations were held in Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and many other states. People also denounced the government's failure in handling the COVID-19 crisis. India recorded 4,157 deaths within a single day as of May 26 and states have continued to report vaccine shortages. Community health are Asha workers in thousands of locations across the country also observed a general strike on May 24. Despite working on the frontline, they continue to be classified as volunteers. They are given a monthly honourarium and are entitled to task-based incentives instead of wages. Other long-standing issues raised on Wednesdays included the four labour codes introduced by the government. Workers also protested outside factories in West Bengal and Maharashtra. The demands raised include regulation of private hospitals, compensation for job losses, and food subsidies for families. In our next video, one person was killed in at least 13 were injured after security forces cracked down on a protest in Iraq. Thousands had gathered in Baghdad on May 25 to protest the killing of activists and protesters. Since a mass uprising began in 2019, the Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights has documented almost 600 killings. Another 35 activists have been killed. Tuesday's protests were sparked by the killing of prominent activists in Karbala on May 9. Following, his death, protesters had given the government two weeks to apprehend those responsible. Given that the perpetrators have not been identified, protesters took to the streets in Baghdad. People gathered at Tehrir Square in Al Nisur Square, raising flags and banners with the names of those killed. They also raised a slogan, who killed me? They had planned a march to the Al Jamhooriyah Bridge towards the heavily guarded green zone. However, security forces blocked protesters from reaching the bridge and proceeded to deploy tear gas, tongue grenades, metal batons, and live ammunition. Protesters have also stated that they will boycott the parliamentary elections scheduled for October. They have denounced the failure of the state to prevent the killings and have demanded a radical change to the country's political system. Sustained protests and other long-standing issues, including unemployment, poverty and corruption, were also held in April. We now go to France where workers at the EB des Begignols Hotel have successfully ended their strike. Around 20 migrant women employed as caretakers at the hotel in Paris had been on strike for eight months. However, the struggle actually began almost two years ago in June 2019. Organized by the CGT-HP Union, they spoke out against exploitative working conditions and poverty wages. The women were hired through STN, which is a subcontractor for the Aqours group that owns the hotels. They were made to clean three and a half rooms per hour, which would amount to over 50 rooms per day. In fact, the workers' struggle reportedly began after 10 women were threatened with transfer after being able to clean rooms at this pace. Women stated that they did not get breaks and were not often paid for overtime work. Moreover, their wages were paid not by the hour but by the task. After extremely long working hours and difficult work, they were paid only 7 to 800 euros a month. Workers are now secured a salary increase between 250 and 500 euros a month. They will also receive a lunch basket of 7 euros 30 cents each day and two uniforms supplied and maintained by the company. Moreover, they have been classified as skilled workers instead of cleaners in their employment contract. As reported by RFI, there will be a 20% reduction in the rate of work. They will also have two elected staff representatives present on the site. The women have stated that they will continue their struggle to demand that they be hired as in-house employees. In our next story, around 135 people were arrested by Indonesian forces during a protest in the West Papua province on May 25th. Countrywide protests were held to demand the release of pro-independence activist Victor Yemo. He was arrested on accusations of treason for his role in the 2019 protests against racism. Papuan communities have been mobilizing against increasing violence and the arrest of activists. The Indonesian armed forces have been engaged in a conflict with the West Papuan Liberation Army for months. The conflict has displaced thousands of Papuan and security forces have also cracked down on civil society groups. Armed police forces violently dispersed people, including students, at a protest in the city of Manuakwari. Papuans in the capital of Jakarta were also attacked by ultra-nationalist groups despite heavy police presence. A hostile housing Papuan students were also attacked by vigilantes in the city of Malang in East Java. Students were also arrested while on their way to the demonstration in Malacu. Meanwhile, several protests were held in major cities. In the Papuan provinces, protests were held in Sorong and Jayapura, which has been under a region-wide shutdown since March 30th. The Indonesian government has also deployed additional troops in the Papua region. The government has designated several people in groups associated with the Free Papua Movement as terrorists. And now, finally, we go to Brazil, which is witnessing a steady rise in COVID-19 infections since early May. The country crossed 450,000 COVID-19 related deaths on May 25th. The far-right government of Jair Bolsonaro has been widely criticized for failing to address the crisis. Meanwhile, a pandemic has also worsened economic conditions. The 12.8% of Brazilians living below the poverty line. The price of food has increased by over 15% amid widespread pandemic-induced unemployment. As millions of people face hunger, community initiatives to provide food for the unhoused and poor people have emerged. Here is a video featured by our allies at Brazil-Difato on one such initiative in São Paulo. The work doesn't stop. Every day, from Sunday to Sunday, 700 individual lunches are distributed in the center of São Paulo for people without housing. When the pandemic started, several people who were homeless looked for me and told me they hadn't eaten in two days. I talked to some fellows and said, let's make some food. That day, we fed 20 people. The next day, 50 people came up. The other day, they were already 200 people in line for the food. The initiative is led by Robson and five other people working it. Every one of them has lived on the streets at some point. It is a pleasure to help someone, especially when a government doesn't help at all. As I see it, we do much more for people than those who are supposed and obliged to do so every day. Without public policies ensuring the right to food and housing, every day more people come to the line. That is the case of Alexandre. It is the first time he appeals to donations to eat. I am 41 years old and I have been employed for a month. Now I am almost going off to the streets because I can't afford to pay a hand. I never imagined I would go through that. I have always had some stability, the same every person has, his job. But unfortunately, now I'm really completely broke. Alexandre is not alone. According to recent surveys, 116 million people in Brazil don't have enough food or are going hungry. The most important thing to help would be the emergency aid that it paid at least enough to ensure people's rents, food or both. When you lose your house, you have no protection for your health. As you have nowhere to cook, you can't eat properly. On the streets, the person eats every other day. That's all your time for today. We'll be back tomorrow with more news from around the world. Until then, keep watching People's Dispatch.