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State Department Revokes Student Visas Amid Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Activism

The State Department is revoking student visas due to pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses, following the arrest and detention of Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk in Boston and her subsequent transfer to Louisiana.

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Istanbul Protests: Over 1800 Detained Amidst Allegations of Police Brutality

At least 1879 people were detained and 260 arrested in Istanbul between March 19-26 during protests supporting CHP's presidential candidate Ekrem ฤฐmamoฤŸlu; police used excessive force, including tear gas, paintball guns, and physical violence; seven journalists covering the events were briefly arres...

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Turkish Doctoral Student Detained, Transferred Despite Court Order

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish Fulbright scholar and Tufts University doctoral student, was detained in Massachusetts by masked DHS agents on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, then transferred to Louisiana despite a court order preventing her removal from Massachusetts; DHS claims she supported Hamas, but offer...

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USCIS Proposed Rule to Access Social Media Accounts of Immigration Applicants Sparks Free Speech Concerns

The Trump administration proposed a rule allowing USCIS access to social media accounts of all immigration applicants, sparking concerns about free speech violations and comparisons to authoritarian regimes. The public comment period ends May 5th.

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Algerian Court Sentences French-Algerian Writer to Five Years in Prison

An Algerian court sentenced French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal to five years in prison under anti-terrorism laws for comments about colonial-era land distribution made to a far-right French media outlet, sparking condemnation from France and raising concerns about freedom of expression.

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ร–zel's Speech Highlights Risks of Turkey's 'Democracy Revolution'

ร–zgรผr ร–zel's speech in Saraรงhane criticized Turkey's one-man rule, referencing historical parallels of popular movements and their leaders' eventual failures; the ongoing situation shows a public desire for change but also the risk of repeating past errors.

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Trump's Policies Spark International Concern as Western Citizens Face Arbitrary Detention

The Trump administration's policies are causing alarm as several Western citizens, including a Canadian actress and three German nationals, have been arbitrarily detained and deported due to visa issues or political dissent; a French scientist was also refused entry for criticizing Trump.

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UK to Grant Police More Power to Control Protests Near Places of Worship

The UK government plans to give police more power to control protests near places of worship, particularly synagogues on Shabbat, following similar legislation in Australia and amid rising antisemitism.

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Algerian Writer Sentenced Amid France-Algeria Diplomatic Row

An Algerian court sentenced 80-year-old writer Boualem Sansal to five years in prison for comments about colonial-era land distribution and Western Sahara, made to a far-right French media outlet, sparking a diplomatic row between France and Algeria.

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UNHRC Silences Pro-Israel Voices Amidst Antisemitic Remarks

During a UNHRC session, pro-Israel speakers Hillel Neuer and Anne Bayefsky were interrupted and scolded for their remarks, while criticism of Israel went unchallenged, leading to accusations of bias and censorship within the UN.

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Algerian Author Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal received a five-year prison sentence in Algiers on November 16th, 2024, for comments deemed to endanger national security, highlighting tensions between Algeria and France amid their dispute over Western Sahara.

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Gauck Receives Media Freedom Prize Amidst Rising Global Populism

Former German President Joachim Gauck will receive the Media Freedom Prize on May 7th in Tegernsee, Germany, for his unwavering commitment to democracy and freedom, an award previously given to figures like Alexey Navalny and Mikhail Gorbachev, highlighting the increasing global concern about threat...

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