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Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuania

The ICC prosecutor opened an investigation into Belarus for suspected forced deportation and persecution of government opponents, finding reasonable basis for crimes committed as part of a widespread systematic attack against civilians.
Women
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Iranian soccer players under Australian Federal Police watch

Five Iranian women's soccer players escaped their handlers in Brisbane and received Australian humanitarian visas after refusing to sing their national anthem.
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Australia backs Iran women's soccer players seeking asylum: 'We stand in solidarity'

Five Iranian women's soccer players defected during the Asian Women's Cup in Australia and applied for asylum after facing threats and persecution fears from their government.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Announces Women's Iranian Soccer Team Is Being Taken Care Of' by Australian PM: He's On It!'

Australia's government is providing asylum to Iranian women's soccer players who faced potential persecution after refusing to sing their national anthem during an international tournament.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

To my Palestinian sister in ICE detention I will carry you until you are free | Mahmoud Khalil

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil writes to fellow detainee Leqaa Kordia on the anniversary of his arrest, highlighting her year-long ICE detention and the denial of basic religious and human dignity during Ramadan.
#turkish-politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Time is running out for the Iranian women's football team as fears for their safety grow | Jack Snape

Their forward was once suspended when her head scarf slipped off during a goal celebration. Their youngest player is just 18. Another once worked as a personal trainer overseas. These are the women of the Iran football team, who are at the centre of an international diplomatic incident, even as the US and Israel rain missiles down on their family back home.
Women
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Australian government urged to protect Iran football players after national anthem backflip

Iran's women's national soccer team faces potential persecution if returned home after refusing to sing the national anthem, prompting calls for Australian government protection.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why The Secret Agent should win the best picture Oscar

The Secret Agent, a Brazilian drama-thriller set during 1970s military dictatorship, masterfully blends noir, thriller, and literary elements while exploring love, fatherhood, tyranny, and resistance through a protagonist fleeing state persecution.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Yanis Varoufakis calls prosecution after admitting taking ecstasy 40 years ago ridiculous'

Yanis Varoufakis faces prosecution for inciting drug use after admitting on a podcast to taking ecstasy nearly 40 years ago, which he characterizes as politically motivated persecution by Greece's far-right aligned government.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Putin is abusing INTERPOL to 'pursue critics' such as journalists and those connected to Ukraine - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

INTERPOL is being exploited by Russia to pursue critics, journalists, activists, and others internationally, undermining protections against political persecution and neutral legal mechanisms.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Nobel winner Machado: 'We must fight for freedom' DW 12/10/2025

Although she will not be able to reach the ceremony and today's events, we are profoundly happy to confirm that she is safe and that she will be with us in Oslo,
World news
#venezuela
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

In Florida, Venezuelans worry about the potential loss of temporary protected status

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision strips Temporary Protected Status from hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, exacerbating fears of deportation amid ongoing turmoil.
#transgender-rights
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
LGBT

How trans visibility became a trap

Visibility that once promised acceptance now exposes transgender people to targeted political attacks and personal danger under renewed anti-trans policies.
fromAdvocate.com
10 months ago
NYC LGBT

Trans Norwegian politician wants to give asylum to transgender people fleeing Trump's policies

The Green Party candidate advocates for asylum for U.S. transgender individuals fleeing anti-trans policies under Trump.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
10 months ago

Trans Norwegian politician wants to give asylum to transgender people fleeing Trump's policies

The Green Party candidate advocates for asylum for U.S. transgender individuals fleeing anti-trans policies under Trump.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago

How an Asylum Seeker in U.S. Custody Ended Up in a Russian Prison

Leonid Melekhin sought asylum in the U.S. after facing political persecution for opposing the Russian government.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

US restricts visas for Brazilian officials over Bolsonaro witch-hunt'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions for Brazilian judicial officials and their families, accusing Justice Alexandre de Moraes of creating a censorship complex.
US politics
#brazil
#trump
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Brazil: Bolsonaro protests coup trial with Sao Paulo rally DW 06/29/2025

Bolsonaro continues to rally support despite legal challenges, claiming political persecution during his Supreme Court trial.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Artists struggled to survive': the devastating impact of blacklisting Americans

A lot of the blacklisted artists were important in those efforts, which made them particular targets for the rising fears around the power of television.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Washington Post
9 months ago

Argentina's former president Cristina Kirchner is sentenced to prison

"Isn't it paradoxical that they enjoy absolute freedom to continue doing the same things, causing the same pain, the same suffering to the Argentine people; they are free and I am a prisoner."
Right-wing politics
Travel
fromHigh Country News
9 months ago

The promised land remains elusive for asylum seekers - High Country News

Migrants often face dire circumstances due to violence and political persecution, compounded by harsh border policies limiting their options for asylum.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Trump is pardoning Todd and Julie Chrisley, the reality TV couple convicted of fraud

President Trump plans to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley, who faced convictions for bank fraud and tax evasion.
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Germany updates: Cabinet approves family reunification curbs DW 05/28/2025

Dobrindt emphasized the need to significantly reduce 'pull factors' to Germany, indicating that the country must adopt a stricter stance on family reunification for certain migrants.
Germany politics
UK news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
9 months ago

Ivanishvili's Former 'Right-Hand Man' Arrested Near Border Months After Fleeing Georgia

Giorgi Bachiashvili's arrest highlights ongoing political tensions in Georgia, particularly involving former associates of Bidzina Ivanishvili.
US news
fromKqed
9 months ago

Mahmoud Khalil Told a Judge His Deportation Could Be a Death Sentence. Here's Why | KQED

Khalil's asylum plea highlights fears of persecution due to mischaracterizations by the government.
US Elections
fromTruthout
10 months ago

Ecuador's President Emulates El Salvador's Bukele as He Builds Ties With Trump

Ecuador's election aftermath shows political persecution of opposition figures targeting those critiquing President Noboa.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Mother who has lived in UK for 16 years facing deportation to The Gambia

The article focuses on Fatou Tamba's deportation threat, highlighting issues of asylum and political persecution.
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

Daniela Patricia, a seven-year-old Cuban girl facing the labyrinth of the US immigration courts

They praised her so much in court; they told her that's what she was, a princess. And that's how I see her.
NYC parents
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