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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

UK has failed to act to free Alaa Abd el-Fattah from jail in Egypt, family says

The family of imprisoned activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah claims that the British government has failed to secure his release.
Abd el-Fattah, who became a British citizen, has been incarcerated in Egypt for his activism and received a five-year sentence for spreading false news. [ more ]
Washington Post
6 months ago
Europe news

Ahead of New Year holiday, Russia sentences more people to prison

The Russian government continues its crackdown on political activists and citizens who oppose the invasion of Ukraine.
Recent convictions and sentences, as well as concerns over the health of imprisoned activists, show that Russia's repressive machine is not slowing down. [ more ]
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