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Germany news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days 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.
#human-rights
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nicaragua's Ortega and Murillo institutionalize paramilitary groups behind the deaths of over 350 people

The Nicaraguan government is formalizing paramilitary groups as legitimate forces to maintain power and suppress dissent.
fromTruthout
5 days ago
US news

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions

Venezuelan lawmakers passed a law banning officials supporting US sanctions from holding office for up to 60 years, escalating political penalties.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
US news

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.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Iran Executes Jamshid Sharmahd, German-Iranian Opponent Who Lived in U.S.

Iran executed Jamshid Sharmahd, a dual citizen and political opponent, amid international protests over the legitimacy of his trial and conviction.
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago
US politics

Trump and Bukele's Concentration Camp

CECAT qualifies as a concentration camp due to its mass detention practices without due process.
The conditions and intent behind CECOT reflect a troubling trend in political repression under Bukele.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Nicaragua's Ortega and Murillo institutionalize paramilitary groups behind the deaths of over 350 people

The Nicaraguan government is formalizing paramilitary groups as legitimate forces to maintain power and suppress dissent.
US news
fromTruthout
5 days 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions

Venezuelan lawmakers passed a law banning officials supporting US sanctions from holding office for up to 60 years, escalating political penalties.
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.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Iran Executes Jamshid Sharmahd, German-Iranian Opponent Who Lived in U.S.

Iran executed Jamshid Sharmahd, a dual citizen and political opponent, amid international protests over the legitimacy of his trial and conviction.
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago
US politics

Trump and Bukele's Concentration Camp

CECAT qualifies as a concentration camp due to its mass detention practices without due process.
The conditions and intent behind CECOT reflect a troubling trend in political repression under Bukele.
more#human-rights
#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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
UK politics

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
France politics

Rushdie, Ernaux and Soyinka among authors calling for release of Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal

Writers worldwide demand the immediate release of Boualem Sansal, illustrating the dire state of freedom of expression in Algeria.
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
6 days 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
France politics

Rushdie, Ernaux and Soyinka among authors calling for release of Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal

Writers worldwide demand the immediate release of Boualem Sansal, illustrating the dire state of freedom of expression in Algeria.
more#freedom-of-expression
#hong-kong
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
5 months ago

45 Hong Kong Activists Receive Prison Sentences in Landmark National Security Case

The sentencing reflects the ongoing repression of pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong under national security laws.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Four freed from prison in Hong Kong after national security convictions

Four former Hong Kong lawmakers have been released after significant prison terms tied to national security charges, highlighting ongoing political repression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hong Kong police issue bounties for six more overseas activists

Hong Kong police are intensifying efforts to pursue overseas pro-democracy activists by announcing bounties and revoking passports.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
5 months ago

45 Hong Kong Activists Receive Prison Sentences in Landmark National Security Case

The sentencing reflects the ongoing repression of pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong under national security laws.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Four freed from prison in Hong Kong after national security convictions

Four former Hong Kong lawmakers have been released after significant prison terms tied to national security charges, highlighting ongoing political repression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hong Kong police issue bounties for six more overseas activists

Hong Kong police are intensifying efforts to pursue overseas pro-democracy activists by announcing bounties and revoking passports.
more#hong-kong
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
more#trump-administration
#censorship
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

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.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Music

Nay wa Mitego, the Tanzanian rapper who has been banned, jailed and threatened but says he won't stop

Nay wa Mitego's music highlights the struggles against political repression in Tanzania, illustrating the dangers faced by artists who critique the government.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks 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.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Music

Nay wa Mitego, the Tanzanian rapper who has been banned, jailed and threatened but says he won't stop

Nay wa Mitego's music highlights the struggles against political repression in Tanzania, illustrating the dangers faced by artists who critique the government.
more#censorship
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
France news

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

Burkina Faso's military government claims to have thwarted a coup attempt intended to create chaos, allegedly organized from Ivory Coast.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks 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
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Tunisia arrests dozens of opposition members in pre-election crackdown

Mass arrests of Ennahdha members before the election highlight concerns of political repression in Tunisia.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
France politics

Allies say Ghannouchi unjustly' held, as he marks 2 years in Tunisian jail

The International Committee for Solidarity condemns the unjust imprisonment of Rached Ghannouchi and calls for his immediate release.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
US news

Tunisia's President Saied wins reelection after cracking down on the opposition

President Kais Saied won the Tunisian election with 90.7% of the vote amid concerns over political repression and low voter turnout.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Tunisia arrests dozens of opposition members in pre-election crackdown

Mass arrests of Ennahdha members before the election highlight concerns of political repression in Tunisia.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
France politics

Allies say Ghannouchi unjustly' held, as he marks 2 years in Tunisian jail

The International Committee for Solidarity condemns the unjust imprisonment of Rached Ghannouchi and calls for his immediate release.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
US news

Tunisia's President Saied wins reelection after cracking down on the opposition

President Kais Saied won the Tunisian election with 90.7% of the vote amid concerns over political repression and low voter turnout.
more#tunisia
#lgbtq-rights
Europe news
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Russian man allegedly linked to gay travel agency found dead

Andrei Kotov's death in custody underscores the dangers faced by LGBTQ+ individuals amid Russia's aggressive crackdown on rights and activism.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
Europe news
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Russian man allegedly linked to gay travel agency found dead

Andrei Kotov's death in custody underscores the dangers faced by LGBTQ+ individuals amid Russia's aggressive crackdown on rights and activism.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
more#lgbtq-rights
#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.
from48 hills
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Rumeysa Ozturk's 'last' Op-Ed - 48 hills

The arrest of a student for labeling Israel's actions as genocide reflects broader issues of academic freedom and political repression.
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.
from48 hills
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Rumeysa Ozturk's 'last' Op-Ed - 48 hills

The arrest of a student for labeling Israel's actions as genocide reflects broader issues of academic freedom and political repression.
more#student-activism
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

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

Academics are boycotting Columbia University due to its alleged collusion with government repression against higher education and activists.
#protests
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.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Germany news

'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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Tanzanian police crack down on planned opposition rally

Tanzania's government is intensifying measures against opposition protests, signaling a troubling trend toward political repression ahead of upcoming elections.
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.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Germany news

'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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Tanzanian police crack down on planned opposition rally

Tanzania's government is intensifying measures against opposition protests, signaling a troubling trend toward political repression ahead of upcoming elections.
more#protests
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

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

Lukashenko's recent victory is seen as a mere formality to maintain his autocratic rule in Belarus.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
DC food

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

The film critiques the impacts of Brazil's military dictatorship through the lens of an intimate family narrative.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

What's next for Venezuela?

Maduro's inauguration is a symbol of the regime's lack of legitimacy and reliance on repression.
Internal divisions within Maduro's government may reveal vulnerabilities despite its outward strength.
The armed forces are essential for Maduro's survival, yet tensions within them could undermine the regime.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 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.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Who Is Yoon Suk-Yeol, South Korea's President?

President Yoon's martial law declaration showcases a deepening divide in South Korea's politics and raises concerns over democracy and media freedom.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
Europe news

Albania releases former president as police and protestors clash

Sali Berisha, former Albanian president and prime minister, freed after nearly a year under house arrest amid corruption allegations he denies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

In Kashmir, voting begins in first local elections since India revoked autonomy

Kashmiris are voting for the first time in a decade amid political repression, hoping to regain control over their lives after statehood was revoked.
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