The Nation6 days agoBlack Lives MatterThe Fiction of the "Outside Agitator"Peaceful protestors on US college campuses facing arrests and violence for protesting Israel's actions in Palestine. [ more ]
Washington Post1 month agoEurope newsAs voting begins in Russian presidential election, so do the protestsRussian presidential election faced protests and lack of democratic choice Widespread anger and protest actions occurred during the election [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty2 weeks agoEurope newsLatest Attack On Pakistani Customs Officials Kills 3Sending funds to banned groups in Belarus leads to lengthy prison sentences. [ more ]
english.elpais.com2 months agoEurope newsThousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges amid sweeping crackdown on dissentThousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges since 2020 presidential election Repressive system in Belarus broad and extensive, targeting political dissenters [ more ]
www.nytimes.com2 months agoEurope newsAleksei Navalny, Putin Critic, Dies in Prison, Russian Authorities SayAleksei 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 ]
www.nytimes.com1 month agoEurope newsOpinion | Jailed in Putin's Russia for Speaking the TruthThe 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 Post2 months agoEurope newsRussian authorities threaten to bury Navalny in prison colony, aide saysRussian 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.com2 months agoEurope newsBerlin seeks new EU sanctions on Russia over Navalny's death DW 02/19/2024Germany 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.com2 months agoEurope newsMore than 400 detained in Russia while paying tribute to NavalnyOver 400 people detained in Russia while paying tribute to Alexei Navalny Death of Navalny sparks global reactions and arrests in Russia [ more ]
Washington Post2 months agoEurope newsPutin's dead critics: A journalist, a tax adviser, a politicianJournalists 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 ]
euronews2 months agoEurope newsRussian police arrest over 100 Navalny mourners nationwideFloral 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 ]
www.theguardian.com2 months agoEurope newsNever believe Putin is unstoppable after Navalny, this is how a new global opposition can bring him down | Masha AlekhinaAlexei 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.com2 months agoEurope newsNavalny to be buried Friday in Moscow after venues refuse to hold farewell ceremonyNavalny'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.com2 months agoEurope newsMore than 100 arrested as tributes to Navalny removed across Russian citiesFloral 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.com2 months agoEurope newsLong opposed to exile, Alexei Navalny dies a prisoner in a dark and dangerous RussiaAlexei 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 ]
Truthout2 months agoLeft-wing politicsMedia Obsess Over Biden's Memory But Our Loss of Historical Memory Is the Real CrisisMemory used for political repression Attack on historical memory [ more ]
www.nytimes.com2 months agoEurope newsAs Russian Police Arrest Navalny Mourners, Many Fear Big CrackdownThe detention of individuals for showing respect for Navalny Fear of broader crackdown after Navalny's death [ more ]
www.nytimes.com2 months agoEurope newsRisking Arrest, Russians Mourn Navalny in Small Acts of ProtestMourners 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.com2 months agoEurope newsMore than 100 detained at Navalny memorials in Russia: Rights groupRussian authorities detain over 100 at memorials for Navalny Flowers and candles cleared from monuments honoring Navalny [ more ]