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Iranian exile Mohammad Rasoulof is Germany's Oscar entry DW 11/22/2024

Rasoulof's film reflects on Iranian state violence and has significant political undertones, illustrating the struggles following the protests over Mahsa Amini's death.
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They beat him and killed him': The death of a political prisoner in a Cuban jail

Dania Maria Esplugas vehemently believes her son was murdered by prison authorities, rejecting the government's claims of suicide and highlighting signs of abuse.

Philippines ex-President Duterte says he kept a death squad' as mayor

Duterte confessed to instructing police to provoke suspects into confrontations to justify killings during his presidency.

Somali security agents arrest journalist in night-time raid

A Somali journalist's abduction highlights ongoing threats to press freedom and independent reporting in Somalia.

Maduro intent on third term as 1,600 perceived opponents languish in cells

Venezuela's political situation is dire, with widespread fear and state-sponsored violence against dissenters, exemplified by recent detentions under 'Operation Knock Knock'.

They beat him and killed him': The death of a political prisoner in a Cuban jail

Dania Maria Esplugas vehemently believes her son was murdered by prison authorities, rejecting the government's claims of suicide and highlighting signs of abuse.

Philippines ex-President Duterte says he kept a death squad' as mayor

Duterte confessed to instructing police to provoke suspects into confrontations to justify killings during his presidency.

Somali security agents arrest journalist in night-time raid

A Somali journalist's abduction highlights ongoing threats to press freedom and independent reporting in Somalia.

Maduro intent on third term as 1,600 perceived opponents languish in cells

Venezuela's political situation is dire, with widespread fear and state-sponsored violence against dissenters, exemplified by recent detentions under 'Operation Knock Knock'.
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Progressive except for Palestine': how a tech charity imploded over a statement on Gaza

Nwabueze's concerns led to a major conflict within Code for Science & Society over technology's role in state violence and responses to Gaza.
The aftermath at CS&S represents wider societal tensions regarding criticism of Israel in various sectors.

Archaeology conference focuses on cultural erasure | Cornell Chronicle

The conference addresses the role of archaeology and cultural heritage in the context of political repression and contemporary conflicts.

Blackmailed gay men are being forced to fight Vladmir Putin's war in Ukraine - LGBTQ Nation

Gay men in Chechnya face forced conscription into the Russia-Ukraine war amid a rise in persecution.
SK SOS highlights severe human rights violations against LGBTQ+ individuals in Chechnya.
Long-standing oppression of gay men in Chechnya continues with blackmail and state-sponsored violence.

South Africa Doesn't Need More Heroes | The Walrus

Peter Magubane, a legendary South African photojournalist, faced immense state violence during apartheid, demonstrating exceptional courage and resilience in fighting against oppression.

The Abolitionist Roots of Anti-War Encampments

Students across campuses in the United States are setting up anti-war encampments to protest against ongoing state violence and show solidarity with Palestine.

Christina Sharpe and the Art of Everyday Black Life

The release of footage depicting state violence and Black death can spark national protests and action.
Christina Sharpe's book, Ordinary Notes, explores the question of whether images of Black life can also spur people into action.
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