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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

China tops list of countries trying to silence exiled dissidents over past decade, study shows

Transnational repression has surged globally, with 25% of countries recorded engaging in actions against political exiles.
China, Russia, Turkey, and Egypt are the primary perpetrators of transnational repression, with numerous documented cases.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Portraits of Humiliation-and Dissent

Israeli police tactics against dissenters reflect a significant move to suppress opposition to the Gaza war, causing fear among the public.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
France news

Tunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab

Prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab was arrested, igniting protests against President Kais Saied's authoritarian regime and a crackdown on dissent in Tunisia.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
Europe news

A pianist, a shaman, a pacifist: Faces of the suffering in Putin's prisons

Russia is imprisoning a diverse array of voices opposing the regime, creating a pervasive climate of fear and retribution.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

China tops list of countries trying to silence exiled dissidents over past decade, study shows

Transnational repression has surged globally, with 25% of countries recorded engaging in actions against political exiles.
China, Russia, Turkey, and Egypt are the primary perpetrators of transnational repression, with numerous documented cases.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Portraits of Humiliation-and Dissent

Israeli police tactics against dissenters reflect a significant move to suppress opposition to the Gaza war, causing fear among the public.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
France news

Tunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab

Prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab was arrested, igniting protests against President Kais Saied's authoritarian regime and a crackdown on dissent in Tunisia.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
Europe news

A pianist, a shaman, a pacifist: Faces of the suffering in Putin's prisons

Russia is imprisoning a diverse array of voices opposing the regime, creating a pervasive climate of fear and retribution.
more#human-rights
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Hong Kong ex-lawmaker describes Kafka-esque' prison experience

Claudia Mo described her prison experience as Kafka-esque, reflecting on her resilience and intellectual pursuits while acknowledging support from the community during her incarceration.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Ksenia Samotiy: JK Rowling loves it when a plan comes together - I'd love it if we could take the heat out of the trans debate

Dissent should not be equated with treason, especially amidst current threats to democracy.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

What we still need to learn from pandemic - Harvard Gazette

School closures and COVID protocols failed to demonstrate effectiveness and caused lasting societal harm, according to experts.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US news

Can I Teach the First Amendment If I Only Have a Green Card?

Free speech protections are perceived as eroding in the current political climate, especially for immigrants and dissenters.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Random acts of protest: How federal workers are quietly pushing back on DOGE

Federal workers are utilizing subtle forms of protest against mass firings and policy changes with creative tactics like snarky emails and symbolism.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pakistan Senate votes to ban fake news on social media DW 01/28/2025

Pakistan's Senate has passed a law criminalizing intentional misinformation, raising concerns about press freedom and potential government overreach.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Conor McKeon: Punitive new rules show GAA is finally grasping nettle of abuse of officials

The GAA's 2020 Annual Congress was overshadowed by events just after its occurrence, lacking significant media attention.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Nation
8 months ago

'Little Guantanamo' Gets Bigger

Secretive prison units for dissenters have expanded by 80% over 15 years, using isolation and monitoring.
Daniel Hale's transfer underscores punitive measures in prison systems against whistleblowers and dissenters.
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