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The Nation
6 days ago
Black Lives Matter

The Fiction of the "Outside Agitator"

Peaceful protestors on US college campuses facing arrests and violence for protesting Israel's actions in Palestine. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Europe news

As voting begins in Russian presidential election, so do the protests

Russian presidential election faced protests and lack of democratic choice
Widespread anger and protest actions occurred during the election [ more ]
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human-rights
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Latest Attack On Pakistani Customs Officials Kills 3

Sending funds to banned groups in Belarus leads to lengthy prison sentences. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges amid sweeping crackdown on dissent

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges since 2020 presidential election
Repressive system in Belarus broad and extensive, targeting political dissenters [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Aleksei Navalny, Putin Critic, Dies in Prison, Russian Authorities Say

Aleksei Navalny, a prominent opposition figure in Russia, has died in prison at the age of 47.
Navalny's death has raised concerns about human rights and political repression in Russia. [ more ]
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russia
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Opinion | Jailed in Putin's Russia for Speaking the Truth

The Committee to Protect Journalists reported 320 journalists imprisoned globally, with 22 in Russia, including Americans.
Both Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva are unjustly jailed in Russia, violating press freedom and human rights. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Europe news

Russian authorities threaten to bury Navalny in prison colony, aide says

Russian authorities pressured Navalny's mother for a private funeral
Navalny's family believes he was murdered and his death certificate falsely states 'natural causes'
Global leaders blame Putin for Navalny's death and US imposes sanctions against Russia [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Berlin seeks new EU sanctions on Russia over Navalny's death DW 02/19/2024

Germany pushes for more EU sanctions against Russia following Alexei Navalny's death.
EU foreign ministers to discuss further sanctions against Russia with the support of Germany and EU policy chief. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
Europe news

More than 400 detained in Russia while paying tribute to Navalny

Over 400 people detained in Russia while paying tribute to Alexei Navalny
Death of Navalny sparks global reactions and arrests in Russia [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Europe news

Putin's dead critics: A journalist, a tax adviser, a politician

Journalists and opposition figures in Russia face dangers for criticizing Putin.
Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian penal colony was blamed on Putin by President Biden. [ more ]
euronews
2 months ago
Europe news

Russian police arrest over 100 Navalny mourners nationwide

Floral tributes to Alexei Navalny removed by unidentified groups despite police presence.
Over 100 people detained in Russia for laying flowers in memory of Navalny. [ more ]
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alexei-navalny
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Never believe Putin is unstoppable after Navalny, this is how a new global opposition can bring him down | Masha Alekhina

Alexei Navalny was a prominent critic of Putin's regime and was murdered in a Russian penal colony.
The murder of Navalny is seen as a signal by Putin to intimidate and silence opposition voices. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Navalny to be buried Friday in Moscow after venues refuse to hold farewell ceremony

Navalny's funeral service will be held at a church in Moscow on March 1st, followed by burial nearby.
Authorities delayed handing Navalny's body to his mother, seen as an attempt to postpone a public burial.
Navalny's team faced challenges finding a church willing to host the service. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
Europe news

More than 100 arrested as tributes to Navalny removed across Russian cities

Floral tributes to Alexei Navalny were removed in Russia while police watched.
More than 100 people were detained across Russia after attempting to lay flowers in Navalny's memory. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Long opposed to exile, Alexei Navalny dies a prisoner in a dark and dangerous Russia

Alexei Navalny remained committed to staying in Russia despite increasing political repression and threats to his safety.
Navalny believed that if he wanted people to trust him and participate in protests, he had to share the risks by staying in Russia. [ more ]
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Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Media Obsess Over Biden's Memory But Our Loss of Historical Memory Is the Real Crisis

Memory used for political repression
Attack on historical memory [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Europe news

As Russian Police Arrest Navalny Mourners, Many Fear Big Crackdown

The detention of individuals for showing respect for Navalny
Fear of broader crackdown after Navalny's death [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Risking Arrest, Russians Mourn Navalny in Small Acts of Protest

Mourners in Moscow pay tribute to Aleksei Navalny with flowers, seen as a form of protest against the Russian state.
Many believe Russian state involvement in Navalny's death; pride in people expressing dissent despite crackdown. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Europe news

More than 100 detained at Navalny memorials in Russia: Rights group

Russian authorities detain over 100 at memorials for Navalny
Flowers and candles cleared from monuments honoring Navalny [ more ]
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