Tag #Authoritarianism

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Iran's Tech-Driven Crackdown Following Mahsa Amini's Death

Mahsa Amini's death in Iran sparked widespread protests, resulting in over 19,000 arrests and 500 executions. The Iranian regime used technological surveillance, including traffic cameras identifying women not wearing hijabs, leading to over a million SMS warnings and 2,000 vehicle confiscations.

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theguardian.com
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Democratic Allies' Obligation to Protect American Democracy

The author argues that due to the erosion of democracy in the US under Trump, democratic allies like the EU, UK, Canada and Japan have a historic obligation to help preserve American democracy, proposing three steps: public support, diplomatic isolation, and institutional support.

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Georgian Activist Awarded for Defiance Against Authoritarian Crackdown

Tamar Kintsurashvili, a Georgian media freedom activist, won the DW Freedom of Speech Award for her work combating disinformation in the face of an increasingly authoritarian Georgian government that passed a law similar to Russia's 'foreign agent' law; she and thousands of protestors oppose it.

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Trump's 100 Days: Aggressive Policy Implementation and International Upheaval

In his second term's first 100 days, President Trump aggressively pursued his agenda, targeting migrants with mass deportations, initiating trade wars, challenging judicial authority, and upending international alliances, all while facing historically low approval ratings.

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zeit.de
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Amnesty International: 2024 Global Human Rights Crisis

Amnesty International's 2024 report details a global human rights crisis, citing Israel's alleged genocide in Gaza, the Sudan's displacement crisis, and widespread sexual violence in conflicts, alongside criticizing the US, Germany, and the UN Security Council for inaction and complicity.

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t24.com.tr
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Turkey: Legal Suppression of Political Dissent

The Turkish government's use of legal processes to suppress political opposition is analyzed, focusing on cases involving Selahattin Demirtaş, Gezi Park protesters, and other dissenting voices, revealing a pattern of silencing critics through questionable legal means.

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forbes.com
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China's Bid for Internet Control

China's push for 'cyber sovereignty' challenges the U.S. vision for a free internet, using international standards bodies, training programs, and technology exports to promote authoritarian control and impacting global tech standards.

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bari.repubblica.it
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Taranto May 1st Event Highlights Resistance to Global Authoritarianism

At Taranto's May 1st event, Amnesty International and Emergency emphasized the importance of resisting global authoritarianism and the erosion of human rights through public protests and voting, citing examples such as civilian-led migrant rescue operations in the Mediterranean as successful citizen...

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elmundo.es
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Erosion of Spain's Rule of Law Amidst Executive Power Grab

Spain's democratic institutions are weakening due to the executive branch's disregard for constitutional principles, the judiciary's partisan rulings, and the resulting erosion of checks and balances, mirroring global trends of power concentration.

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theguardian.com
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Constitutional Collapse Under Trump's Second Term

The Trump administration's actions, including widespread disregard for judicial and public prerogatives, severe cuts to federal research funding, economic chaos, and rampant bribery, are eroding democratic institutions and norms, creating a climate of instability and undermining democratic processes...

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theguardian.com
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US Institutions' Silence Enables Erosion of Democracy

The author criticizes the passivity of US colleges, law firms, and media in the face of Donald Trump's perceived authoritarian actions, drawing parallels to historical examples of appeasement and urging immediate collective resistance to preserve democracy.

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nrc.nl
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Trump's First 100 Days: Executive Orders Dominate, Raising Democratic Concerns

In his first 100 days, President Trump issued 130 executive orders, far exceeding his first term and surpassing his predecessor's total, raising concerns about the durability and democratic implications of his governance.

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