Five Fingers Crush The Land from NPR's Throughline
The Uyghur people in China face severe oppression, including detention, torture, and forced labor.
Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say
Russia's occupation in Ukraine involves a brutal system of repression aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity through torture and forced assimilation.
The latest attack by the Cuban government against independent journalists: Interrogations, threats, confiscations and exile
Cuban journalists face severe repression, with interrogations, salary confiscation, and forced resignations amid a government crackdown on independent media.
Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say
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.
Belarus leader Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners convicted for extremism'
Despite some political prisoners being pardoned, repression in Belarus continues with a large number still jailed.
Starting a new life after political imprisonment in Belarus DW 09/21/2024
Polina Polovinko and Dmitry Luksha exemplify the risks faced by political dissenters in Belarus, especially under authoritarian regimes.
Five Fingers Crush The Land from NPR's Throughline
The Uyghur people in China face severe oppression, including detention, torture, and forced labor.
Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say
Russia's occupation in Ukraine involves a brutal system of repression aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity through torture and forced assimilation.
The latest attack by the Cuban government against independent journalists: Interrogations, threats, confiscations and exile
Cuban journalists face severe repression, with interrogations, salary confiscation, and forced resignations amid a government crackdown on independent media.
Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say
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.
Belarus leader Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners convicted for extremism'
Despite some political prisoners being pardoned, repression in Belarus continues with a large number still jailed.
Starting a new life after political imprisonment in Belarus DW 09/21/2024
Polina Polovinko and Dmitry Luksha exemplify the risks faced by political dissenters in Belarus, especially under authoritarian regimes.
'Political wall' in Belarus will collapse, says Tsikhanouskaya
Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya draws parallels between the Berlin Wall's fall and current repression in Belarus, urging global support for freedom.
How the Planet's Biggest Democracy Deals with a Major Scandal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term in office amid increasing dissent and protests in India.
'Political wall' in Belarus will collapse, says Tsikhanouskaya
Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya draws parallels between the Berlin Wall's fall and current repression in Belarus, urging global support for freedom.
How the Planet's Biggest Democracy Deals with a Major Scandal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term in office amid increasing dissent and protests in India.
Unveiling Venezuela's Repression: Surveillance and Censorship Following July's Presidential Election
The repression in Venezuela post-elections has been severe, marked by violence and the use of technology to suppress dissent.
Operation Knock-Knock': Venezuela Sweeps Up Dissenters After Disputed Vote
The Venezuelan government is repressing dissent following the disputed presidential election.
Maduro regime accused of kidnapping lawyer as Venezuela braces for protests
Maria Corina Machado accuses Maduro's regime of intimidation tactics including kidnapping to suppress opposition and control dissent following a contested election.
Venezuela prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for opposition candidate Gonzalez
The July election results in Venezuela remain disputed, with Maduro's authority challenged by opposition claims and international scrutiny.
Unveiling Venezuela's Repression: Surveillance and Censorship Following July's Presidential Election
The repression in Venezuela post-elections has been severe, marked by violence and the use of technology to suppress dissent.
Operation Knock-Knock': Venezuela Sweeps Up Dissenters After Disputed Vote
The Venezuelan government is repressing dissent following the disputed presidential election.
Maduro regime accused of kidnapping lawyer as Venezuela braces for protests
Maria Corina Machado accuses Maduro's regime of intimidation tactics including kidnapping to suppress opposition and control dissent following a contested election.
Venezuela prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for opposition candidate Gonzalez
The July election results in Venezuela remain disputed, with Maduro's authority challenged by opposition claims and international scrutiny.
Nicaragua tightens control of social media to censor dissent
The reform of Nicaragua's Cyber Crime Law intensifies government control over expression and dissent, threatening freedoms both domestically and internationally.
Draconian: Sochi Olympics-Era "Gay Propaganda" Ban Expands To Forbid All Public LGBTQ Expression. New Russian Crackdown. Pt. 2 - Towleroad Gay News
Russia's legislature has enacted new laws that repress LGBTQ+ rights, expanding on the existing 'gay propaganda' law from 2013.
These laws ban all forms of LGBTQ+ representation in public and online, with violators facing heavy fines.
Nicaragua tightens control of social media to censor dissent
The reform of Nicaragua's Cyber Crime Law intensifies government control over expression and dissent, threatening freedoms both domestically and internationally.
Draconian: Sochi Olympics-Era "Gay Propaganda" Ban Expands To Forbid All Public LGBTQ Expression. New Russian Crackdown. Pt. 2 - Towleroad Gay News
Russia's legislature has enacted new laws that repress LGBTQ+ rights, expanding on the existing 'gay propaganda' law from 2013.
These laws ban all forms of LGBTQ+ representation in public and online, with violators facing heavy fines.
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.
Pro-Palestine organizers denounce police brutality, refute claims of outside agitators at Bay Ridge Nakba Day protest * Brooklyn Paper
Pro-Palestine protest in Bay Ridge condemned excessive force by NYPD at event.
The Student Movement Is Writing a New Chapter of History
The pro-Palestinian movement on university campuses has faced intense repression but has developed new tactics to ensure their message is heard.
The Guardian view on Russia's election: in Stalin's footsteps | Editorial
Elections in dictatorships can serve as a tool for intimidation and controlling the narrative.
Under Putin's rule, Russia is transitioning from authoritarianism to outright autocracy through repressive measures.
Brutality of oppression: Ai Weiwei speaks on Gaza, China and New York City
Power fears art and poetry because they challenge and defy the restrictions and uniformity imposed by those in power.
Ai Weiwei's graphic memoir Zodiac chronicles his lifelong struggle against power and repression, from his childhood in China to his exile and artistic career.
Reports: Russian physicists being denied entry to US DW 06/08/2024
Russian scientists face repression for opposing war, some flee to US