#repression

#repression

Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya draws parallels between the Berlin Wall's fall and current repression in Belarus, urging global support for freedom.

Polina Polovinko and Dmitry Luksha exemplify the risks faced by political dissenters in Belarus, especially under authoritarian regimes.

Lukashenko's presidential election in Belarus is essentially a formality that maintains his long-standing grip on power.

Repression in Belarus leads to a high number of political prisoners compared to Russia.

Moroccan activist Ismail Lghazzaoui was sentenced to prison for protesting against Israel's actions and American support, highlighting state repression of Palestine solidarity efforts.

Campuses resembling armed camps with increased security measures and crackdown on constitutionally protected speech and activism.

Decades-long trend of creating homeland security campuses evidenced across multiple US administrations.

The reform of Nicaragua's Cyber Crime Law intensifies government control over expression and dissent, threatening freedoms both domestically and internationally.

Olguita Acuna uses music to express the pain of political repression and personal loss faced by Nicaraguans in exile.

Russia's occupation in Ukraine involves a brutal system of repression aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity through torture and forced assimilation.

Cuban journalists face severe repression, with interrogations, salary confiscation, and forced resignations amid a government crackdown on independent media.

Russia's occupation of Ukraine involves a brutal, institutionalized system of repression aiming to eradicate Ukrainian identity.

The situation in occupied areas remains largely hidden from the outside world, complicating efforts to document human rights abuses.

Despite some political prisoners being pardoned, repression in Belarus continues with a large number still jailed.

Venezuela's government has initiated an intense crackdown on dissent following Maduro's disputed re-election, leading to significant human rights abuses.

Sami people in Russia face severe repression, forcing them to conceal their identity or risk imprisonment under new terrorism laws.

The sentencing of Nadezhda Buyanova reflects increased repression in Russia aimed at silencing dissent regarding the war in Ukraine.

Oleg Orlov, a human rights activist, experienced repression in Russia under Putin's leadership and was forced into exile after his release.

Sergei Krasyuk was sentenced to three years for writing pro-Ukrainian messages on key chains, reflecting Russia's crackdown on dissenters.

Oleg Orlov, co-chairman of Memorial, was sentenced to prison for criticizing Russia's military amid the war in Ukraine.

Orlov's conviction highlights the increasing repression and intolerance towards dissenting voices in Russia.

The Moskalyov family's experience highlights severe consequences for expressing antiwar sentiment in Putin's Russia.