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Boycott spreading in Scotland: Clackmannanshire Council joins W. Dunbartonshire and Stirling in boycott of Israel
“Just as individual sanctions against apartheid in South Africa led ultimately to its demise there, so individual and collection sanctions against the state of Israel will end apartheid and suffering in Palestine,” says local government motion
Italian Town Councils take a stand for Palestinian rights, oppose companies violating international law
Province of Bologna: Sasso Marconi votes against the participation of Pizzarotti & C. Spa in the construction of the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem high-speed railway that crosses the occupied Palestinian territories.
Scottish council reaffirms boycott policy in face of smear campaign
West Dunbartonshire council has reaffirmed its support for BDS following false allegations made about the implementation of its boycott policy
Marrickville puts BDS on the map in Australia
We deeply appreciate Marrickville’s moral commitment to the objectives of the BDS movement — freedom, justice and equality — despite the current inability to maintain a majority in support of taking effective BDS measures to help reach these noble objectives.
Prominent academics and political and cultural figures write to Marrickville Council in support of BDS policy
Please uphold your boycott policy and stand firm in your commitment to human rights.
Marrickville council – continue to stand on the right side of history!
The Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee (BNC), the broadest coalition of Palestinian political parties, trade unions, NGOs and networks, warmly salutes Marrickville council for its principled adoption of BDS.
Councillors and Mayors from UK, Spain and Sweden write to Marrickville Council in support of BDS policy
Councillors and Mayors display support and solidarity for Marrickville BDS policy
Portuguese activists write to Mourao Council protesting partnership with Israel
As part of the Global BDS Day of Action, Comite de Solidariedade com a Palestina wrote to Mourao Council to protest its partnership with Israel.
Fear and Loathing in Marrickville – BDS in Australia
Palestine has become an election issue following the endorsement of BDS by a local council
Scottish city council excludes Veolia
The Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign forces Edinburgh Council to exclude Veolia from a range of public contracts.
