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Hello friend,

At our Debt and Democracy event last week, we heard from two inspirational activists about how the debt crisis is undermining democracy in lower-income countries around the world.

If you missed it on the night, click the image below to watch the recording 👇
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The worst debt crisis in thirty years, combined with decades of severe austerity measures, has created fertile ground for the repression of dissent in countries around the world.

We heard passionate and moving accounts of the impact of the debt crisis in Pakistan, Egypt and Morocco - and how activists are being met with increasingly authoritarian tactics.

Long-time campaigner Shereen Talaat, based in Morocco, explained how:

“Governments may look democratic in terms that they have processes of voting, elections etc, but unfortunately their policies are written elsewhere, behind closed doors, in discussions with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Debt has now redefined our sovereignty in our region. It decides who eats, who works and who rules.”

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Speaking about the situation in Pakistan, Farooq Tariq described how:

“Most primary schools and hospitals have been privatised just to raise funds to repay foreign loans. We see a hybrid regime where the military controls civilian matters, to make sure loans are paid… Worse, we are seeing suicides because people are unable to provide means to live…”

friend, both speakers emphasised the importance of international solidarity right now. Thank you for being part of this global movement for debt justice and supporting campaigners around the world who are taking a stand against debt-fueled authoritarianism.

In solidarity

Wiz, Eva, Jerome and everyone at Debt Justice

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