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#human-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Mother of jailed British-Egyptian dissident hospitalised after 150 day hunger strike

Laila Soueif's hunger strike draws attention to her son's imprisonment, reflecting the severity of political dissent in Egypt.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Leeds student jailed in Saudi Arabia for 34 years over tweets is released

Salma al-Shehab's prison sentence was significantly reduced from 34 years to four years following international advocacy for her release.
fromeuronews
13 hours ago
Right-wing politics

Cambodian court convicts opposition MP of incitement

Rong Chhun's conviction reflects ongoing efforts by Cambodia's government to silence political dissent and suppress freedom of expression.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Mother of jailed British-Egyptian dissident hospitalised after 150 day hunger strike

Laila Soueif's hunger strike draws attention to her son's imprisonment, reflecting the severity of political dissent in Egypt.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Leeds student jailed in Saudi Arabia for 34 years over tweets is released

Salma al-Shehab's prison sentence was significantly reduced from 34 years to four years following international advocacy for her release.
fromeuronews
13 hours ago
Right-wing politics

Cambodian court convicts opposition MP of incitement

Rong Chhun's conviction reflects ongoing efforts by Cambodia's government to silence political dissent and suppress freedom of expression.
more#human-rights
#tunisia
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
France politics

Jailed Tunisian opposition figure Jaouhar Ben Mbarek goes on hunger strike

Jaouhar Ben Mbarek's trial reflects Tunisia's crackdown on dissent against President Kais Saied.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
France politics

Former Tunisian PM handed 34-year sentence, rejects terrorism' charges

The trial of former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh is viewed by the opposition as a politically motivated act to suppress dissent.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
France politics

Jailed Tunisian opposition figure Jaouhar Ben Mbarek goes on hunger strike

Jaouhar Ben Mbarek's trial reflects Tunisia's crackdown on dissent against President Kais Saied.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
France politics

Former Tunisian PM handed 34-year sentence, rejects terrorism' charges

The trial of former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh is viewed by the opposition as a politically motivated act to suppress dissent.
more#tunisia
#immigration-law
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump's campaign to turn dissent into a deportable offence harms democracy

Immigration law is being misused to suppress dissent against Israeli policy, threatening democratic principles.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump's campaign to turn dissent into a deportable offence harms democracy

Immigration law is being misused to suppress dissent against Israeli policy, threatening democratic principles.
more#immigration-law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Fired Pete Hegseth Adviser Tells Tucker Carlson He Was Framed: A Lot of Evidence That There Is Not a Real Investigation'

Caldwell denies leaking classified information and claims opponents of Hegseth's policy are responsible for the accusations.
#trump-administration
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump's Education by Indoctrination Must Be Fought With Social Justice Unionism

Trump's administration is eroding constitutional rights and promoting authoritarian control in education.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's First Shot in His War on the 'Deep State'

President Trump's executive order against former officials highlights dangers posed to free speech and political dissent in America.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US news

AI and doxxing sites: Trump vs antiwar activists

International students in the US face visa issues for protesting Israel's actions in Gaza, raising free speech concerns.
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago
US politics

So You Want to Be a Dissident?

The current political atmosphere in the U.S. has made dissent riskier, demanding renewed courage from citizens.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump's Education by Indoctrination Must Be Fought With Social Justice Unionism

Trump's administration is eroding constitutional rights and promoting authoritarian control in education.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Trump's First Shot in His War on the 'Deep State'

President Trump's executive order against former officials highlights dangers posed to free speech and political dissent in America.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US news

AI and doxxing sites: Trump vs antiwar activists

International students in the US face visa issues for protesting Israel's actions in Gaza, raising free speech concerns.
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago
US politics

So You Want to Be a Dissident?

The current political atmosphere in the U.S. has made dissent riskier, demanding renewed courage from citizens.
more#trump-administration
#elon-musk
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump protests draw thousands in South Florida. 'Can't sit home any longer'

Protests in South Florida reflect widespread discontent with President Trump's early policies and aim to resist what organizers describe as a power grab.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump protests draw thousands in South Florida. 'Can't sit home any longer'

Protests in South Florida reflect widespread discontent with President Trump's early policies and aim to resist what organizers describe as a power grab.
more#elon-musk
#immigration
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago
Law

You May Be Upset With The Election Result, But Leaving The Country Is A Complicated Process That Might Not Be Worth It

Concerns about civil rights under Trump's presidency are driving some to consider leaving the country.
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago
Law

You May Be Upset With The Election Result, But Leaving The Country Is A Complicated Process That Might Not Be Worth It

Concerns about civil rights under Trump's presidency are driving some to consider leaving the country.
more#immigration
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Dodds exit shows unease over Starmer's tough decisions

Anneliese Dodds' resignation raises significant concerns about Keir Starmer's defense funding strategy and its implications for Labour's unity and Britain’s global stance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Each of us is afraid': Guinea's junta leader tightens grip as opposition lies low

Guinea under Mamady Doumbouya is increasingly authoritarian, with political dissent stifled despite initial support for his leadership.
fromeuronews
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Venezuela offers 97,000 reward for location of opposition candidate

The Maduro government is targeting exiled opposition candidate Edmundo González after a disputed election, with rewards offered for his capture.
#hong-kong
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Hong Kong jalis 45 activists in largest national security case

The Hong Kong court sentenced 45 democracy advocates under the national security law, indicating serious implications for political dissent in the region.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Toronto

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants, bounties for 6 activists, including 2 Canadians | CBC News

Hong Kong government intensifies targeting of activists abroad, issuing warrants and bounties for those advocating democracy.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Hong Kong jalis 45 activists in largest national security case

The Hong Kong court sentenced 45 democracy advocates under the national security law, indicating serious implications for political dissent in the region.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Toronto

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants, bounties for 6 activists, including 2 Canadians | CBC News

Hong Kong government intensifies targeting of activists abroad, issuing warrants and bounties for those advocating democracy.
more#hong-kong
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Live Updates: Workers Strike as Israelis Seethe Over Hostage Killings

The labor strike in Israel reflects deep divisions over government policy toward Gaza and calls for a cease-fire.
Europe news
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

In a grim Russian cell, a hippie LGBTQ artist survived with her inner joy

Skochilenko's case exemplifies the risks ordinary citizens face for dissent in Russia, even leading to severe imprisonment for small acts of protest.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
Marketing

Kenya: What next for Gen Z's digital revolution? DW 08/09/2024

Youth in Kenya are leveraging social media platforms like TikTok for political activism and dissent.
fromTNW | Data-Security
11 months ago
Europe news

Pussy Riot lawyer launches blockchain poll to challenge legitimacy of Russian elections

Russian voters can now express discontent via blockchain-based referendum on Russia2024 app.
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