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Tunisian Activist Bensedrine Released, but Charges Remain

Tunisian opposition leader and human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, detained since August 2024, was released from prison on February 19, 2025, following a court order, though charges remain and she is banned from travel. The release comes amidst UN condemnation of a wider crackdown on opponents i...

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French Council of State Rejects C8 and NRJ12 Appeal, but Opens Door for Potential Return

France's Council of State rejected C8 and NRJ12's appeal against the loss of their broadcasting licenses, leading to their closure on February 28th; however, it urged a new application process for four frequencies freeing up in June, potentially offering a route for their return.

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German TV Host Accused of Antisemitic Behavior

Following a guest appearance on the German TV show "Hallo Hessen," Prof. Haya Schulmann, a cybersecurity professor, accuses the host of antisemitic behavior after the host reacted negatively to learning her name, Haya, is of Israeli origin; the Hessischer Rundfunk disputes the accusation.

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Victoria Amends Anti-Vilification Bill, Removing Political Purpose Defense

The Victorian government amended its anti-vilification bill, removing a "political purpose" defense against inciting serious vilification and expanding religious exemptions to include proselytizing, addressing concerns from Jewish and religious groups following a rise in antisemitism, including a sy...

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Indictment Seeks Prison Sentence for Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faces 2–4 years imprisonment and a political ban for allegedly attempting to influence an expert witness, S.B., in a January 27 press conference, prompting an indictment by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

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East Jerusalem Bookstore Owners Arrested Amid Incitement Concerns

Israeli police arrested the owners of Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem, seizing books including the "From the River to the Sea" coloring book, sparking international concern over freedom of expression amid heightened tensions following the October 2023 Hamas attack.

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France Bans Protests for Georges Abdallah's Release

French authorities banned Paris protests supporting Georges Abdallah's release due to concerns about potential violence and past slogans perceived as terrorism apologetics, rejecting appeals and highlighting public order concerns.

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Death of Protestor Leads to Dismissal of Case Against Him

Following months of legal proceedings stemming from threats made against the Prime Minister, opposition protest participant Vahan Manasyan died before his trial, leading to the case's dismissal. His lawyer and human rights advocates contest the charges.

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German MP Sues Meta Over Defamatory Meme

German Member of Parliament Renate Künast is suing Meta (Facebook) for defamation over a false meme containing a fabricated quote, highlighting the challenges of online misinformation and the responsibility of social media platforms. The case is before the German Federal Court of Justice, with poten...

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Washington Post Rejects Anti-Musk Ad Amid Bezos-Trump Friendship

The Washington Post rejected a \$115,000 Common Cause advertisement critical of Elon Musk, prompting concerns about censorship due to owner Jeff Bezos's friendship with President Trump; the ad, planned for distribution to government offices, questioned Musk's influence and called for his dismissal.

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Berlin Police Investigate Anti-Israel Speech at Berlinale

Following anti-Israel statements, including accusations of genocide and the slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free," made during a Berlinale event, the Berlin police are investigating the speech for potential political crimes; the Berlinale expressed regret, emphasizing prior warn...

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Social Media's Content Moderation Shift After Trump's Return"

Following Donald Trump's return to power, Meta and X ended content moderation, raising concerns about misinformation and hate speech, contrasting with EL PAÍS's commitment to moderated reader comments.

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