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#russia
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Soviet-era dissident given draconian' jail sentence in Russia for anti-war views

Alexander Skobov has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia for opposing the war in Ukraine, highlighting increased repression in the country.
#human-rights
Women in technology
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Kurdish Women Journalists Who Work Under Constant Threat Have Lessons to Share

Sofya Alağaş was sentenced to prison viewed as politically motivated amid governmental crackdowns on Kurds and opposition media in Turkey.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US journalist sues Indian government after losing his overseas citizenship

The Indian government has canceled the OCI status of journalist Raphael Satter, allegedly due to his critical reporting, affecting his travel to India.
US news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Georgetown Peace Scholar Being Held as a High-Risk Threat in ICE Jail

Badar Khan Suri's incarceration is emblematic of political repression during the Trump administration.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Makeup Artist Donald Trump Deported Under the Alien Enemies Act

The President's actions against Venezuelans reflect serious human rights concerns in El Salvador, particularly regarding due process and wrongful imprisonment.
Women in technology
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Kurdish Women Journalists Who Work Under Constant Threat Have Lessons to Share

Sofya Alağaş was sentenced to prison viewed as politically motivated amid governmental crackdowns on Kurds and opposition media in Turkey.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US journalist sues Indian government after losing his overseas citizenship

The Indian government has canceled the OCI status of journalist Raphael Satter, allegedly due to his critical reporting, affecting his travel to India.
US news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Georgetown Peace Scholar Being Held as a High-Risk Threat in ICE Jail

Badar Khan Suri's incarceration is emblematic of political repression during the Trump administration.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Makeup Artist Donald Trump Deported Under the Alien Enemies Act

The President's actions against Venezuelans reflect serious human rights concerns in El Salvador, particularly regarding due process and wrongful imprisonment.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Uganda confirms military trials for civilians despite Supreme Court ruling

The military tribunals lack legal competence to try civilians and fail to meet fair trial standards, yet the government continues to pursue this controversial legislation.
UK news
Law
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Tundu Lissu 'defiant' as treason trial begins in Tanzania DW 05/19/2025

Tundu Lissu's treason trial marks a significant point in Tanzania's political climate, potentially leading to severe consequences for him and opposition.
#freedom-of-expression
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump Admin Reportedly Using AI to Label, Target Visa Holders as "Pro-Hamas"

The Trump administration's 'Catch and Revoke' program targets foreign nationals for expressing support for Palestinians, raising concerns over freedom of speech.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Kneecap row: police assessing kill MP' and up Hamas, up Hezbollah' footage

Counter-terrorism police are investigating a rap group's controversial performance urging violence against politicians and supporting banned groups.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Hungary's Orban plans 'transparency law' to muzzle critics DW 05/17/2025

Hungary's government, led by Viktor Orban, is pushing legislation to monitor and potentially ban organizations viewed as threats to national sovereignty.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump Admin Reportedly Using AI to Label, Target Visa Holders as "Pro-Hamas"

The Trump administration's 'Catch and Revoke' program targets foreign nationals for expressing support for Palestinians, raising concerns over freedom of speech.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Kneecap row: police assessing kill MP' and up Hamas, up Hezbollah' footage

Counter-terrorism police are investigating a rap group's controversial performance urging violence against politicians and supporting banned groups.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Hungary's Orban plans 'transparency law' to muzzle critics DW 05/17/2025

Hungary's government, led by Viktor Orban, is pushing legislation to monitor and potentially ban organizations viewed as threats to national sovereignty.
Germany news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Fear and intimidation at Newark airport

The US government employs harassment tactics against Palestinian-Americans returning home, reflecting a broader pattern of political repression.
#hong-kong
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Denied, detained, deported: the people at the heart of Trump's immigration crackdown

Trump's administration is militarizing the border and cracking down on ideologically opposed individuals, particularly targeting foreign students and academics.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Denied, detained, deported: the people at the heart of Trump's immigration crackdown

Trump's administration is militarizing the border and cracking down on ideologically opposed individuals, particularly targeting foreign students and academics.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

It starts with words: Censoring books in schools is the new book burnings

Nazis targeted queer literature early, exemplified by their destruction of the Institute for Sexual Science's library in 1933.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Burkina Faso junta claims to have foiled coup attempt DW 04/22/2025

The meticulous work of the intelligence service has uncovered a major plot being prepared against our country whose ultimate aim is to sow total chaos. According to the plan of the terrorist conspirators, the maneuver was to culminate in an assault on the presidency of Burkina Faso on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, by a group of soldiers recruited by the nation's enemies.
France news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Security officials report 'repression' operation targeting Conservative candidate Joe Tay | CBC News

Foreign repression operations are targeting Canadian political candidates, indicating a potential threat to democratic processes.
#tunisia
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Viktor Orban's latest clampdown bans Budapest Pride but he won't stop us marching

Hungary's parliament enables Orban to suppress LGBTQ+ rights, dissent, and threaten dual nationals, further eroding democracy.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Solidarity Is the Core of Our Movements - It's Also Messier Than We Often Admit

Solidarity is shaped by complex experiences and current context; notably, support for Palestinians is facing increasing repression in academic environments.
#student-activism
Left-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

It's Time for Jews to Refuse Trump's 'Protection'

Federal efforts have intensified against students and faculty criticizing Israel, leveraging laws and policies to combat perceived anti-Semitism.
Left-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

It's Time for Jews to Refuse Trump's 'Protection'

Federal efforts have intensified against students and faculty criticizing Israel, leveraging laws and policies to combat perceived anti-Semitism.
#turkey
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Turkey's mass protests target Erdogan's grip on power DW 03/30/2025

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sparked mass protests in Turkey against the Erdogan government, highlighting widespread discontent over political and economic issues.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Turkey's mass protests target Erdogan's grip on power DW 03/30/2025

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sparked mass protests in Turkey against the Erdogan government, highlighting widespread discontent over political and economic issues.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Columbia's Acquiescence to Trump Was Disgraceful. As Faculty, We Demand Better.

Near the end of March, Gary Wilder, a professor of anthropology at the City University of New York, sent an email about his decision to decline attending a conference at Columbia University, explaining he was doing so because Columbia is "actively colluding with the U.S. government's project to destroy higher education and criminalize dissent."
Left-wing politics
Germany news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'This is not justice' - two Irish citizens say they are facing deportation from Germany after taking part in pro-Palestinian protests

Two Irish citizens face deportation from Germany after protests supportive of Palestinians, citing political repression.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Just like McCarthy, Trump spreads fear everywhere before picking off his targets | Kenan Malik

The value of gold is attributed to human labor, reflecting themes of greed and repression during postwar America's Red Scare.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Two Men Are Convicted in Plot to Kill Iranian Dissident Masih Alinejad in New York City

Iranian government sought to silence journalist Masih Alinejad through a plot involving Russian mobsters, with jurors finding the perpetrators guilty.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Putin's opposition in exile shows signs of weakness a year after Alexei Navalny's death

Navalny's death has left a leadership vacuum in the Russian opposition, causing widespread fatigue and disillusionment among supporters.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Belarus's Strong-Arm Leader, Aleksandr Lukashenko, Cruises to Re-Election

It is a staged performance by Lukashenko to cling to power at any cost.
Europe news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Review | 'I'm Still Here': A stark history and warm memoir of Brazil's darkest days

Walter Salles's "I'm Still Here" is not just a family drama but a reflection on the societal tensions and personal sacrifices during Brazil's military dictatorship.
DC food
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Families broken by a dictatorship': Christmas exacerbates the trauma of separation among Nicaraguans

Nicaragua's immigration reform has severely impacted families hoping to reunite during the holidays, causing them to abandon travel plans due to safety concerns.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Albania releases former president as police and protestors clash

Flamur Noka, general secretary of Berisha's Democratic Party, stated, "Let’s not forget one simple fact. Mr. Berisha is one of the founding fathers of Albanian democracy, of the few to rise up for free speech."
Europe news
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