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Tanzanian Opposition Leader Charged with Treason

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was arrested on April 10th and charged with treason, an offense punishable by death, following a political rally dispersed with tear gas; this escalates concerns about political repression ahead of October's elections.

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NZ Parliament Rejects Treaty of Waitangi Redefinition Bill

New Zealand's parliament resoundingly defeated (112-11) a bill that sought to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, following widespread public opposition from the Māori community and a heated parliamentary debate.

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Zimbabwe Pays First Installment in White Farmer Compensation

Zimbabwe initiated compensation payments of $3.1 million to 378 white farmers for property losses incurred during the 2000 land reform program, aiming to mend relations with Western nations and alleviate sanctions.

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Chechen Teenager's Attack Leads to Public Body Display, Family Expulsion

In Achkhoy-Martan, Chechnya, a teenager's knife attack on April 7, 2024, killed one police officer and injured two; the regime responded by publicly displaying the attacker's body and expelling his relatives.

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Turkish CHP Leader Criticizes House Arrest of Municipality Official

CHP leader Özgür Özel visited Mahir Polat, İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Secretary-General, released from Silivri Prison under house arrest after accusations of sending small sums of money to people with alleged terrorist links; Özel called the accusations absurd and demanded an impartia...

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Turkish Activists Face Trial for Anti-Israel Protests

Five activists in Ankara, including a Mavi Marmara survivor, face trial for protesting Turkey's relations with Israel; they allege police brutality during peaceful demonstrations on October 5th and November 6th, 2024, and the trial was adjourned to May 29th.

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New Mexico Launches Turquoise Alert System for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

New Mexico launched the Turquoise Alert System on July 1st, a specialized alert system to address the high number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, using cell phone alerts and coordinated law enforcement response, reflecting a national effort to combat this issue.

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Lissu Charged with Treason, Chadema Officials Arrested in Tanzania

Tanzania's opposition leader Tundu Lissu was charged with treason and spreading misinformation about the 2024 local elections; several other Chadema officials were also arrested, raising concerns about political freedoms ahead of the 2025 general elections.

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US-Russia Prisoner Exchange: Karelina Freed in Abu Dhabi Swap

In a prisoner exchange in Abu Dhabi, US citizen Ksenia Karelina, serving a 12-year sentence in Russia for a $50 donation to a Ukrainian charity, was released in exchange for Arthur Petrov, a Russian-German citizen accused of smuggling US-made microelectronics to Russia for military use.

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Palestinian Terrorist Released From Israeli Prison Due to Mental Health Concerns

Convicted Palestinian terrorist Ahmed Manasra was released from Israeli prison on Thursday after serving nine and a half years for his role in a 2015 terror attack in which two Israelis were stabbed; his release follows concerns about his worsening mental health, diagnosed in 2021 as schizophrenia, ...

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Hungary's "Zero Tolerance" Drug Policy: Popular but Questionable

Hungary's tough new anti-drug policy, supported by most citizens, involves harsher penalties, program cuts, and more police power; while effective in short-term reduction of visible drug dealing, experts warn it ignores underlying social and economic factors driving addiction, particularly in impove...

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German Woman Sentenced for Torturing Stepdaughter

A German court sentenced a 40-year-old woman to 3.5 years in prison for repeatedly torturing her 14-year-old stepdaughter; her husband received a suspended sentence for failing to prevent the abuse, which included confinement in a shower and forced consumption of spoiled food.

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