Liberian Warlord Prince Johnson Dies, Evading War Crimes Trial
Prince Johnson, a Liberian warlord infamous for the 1990 torture and murder of former president Samuel Doe, died at age 72, preventing his long-awaited war crimes trial; the ongoing lack of accountability for atrocities in Liberia underscores challenges in achieving justice and reconciliation.
Liberian Warlord Prince Johnson Dies, Evading War Crimes Trial
Prince Johnson, a Liberian warlord infamous for the 1990 torture and murder of former president Samuel Doe, died at age 72, preventing his long-awaited war crimes trial; the ongoing lack of accountability for atrocities in Liberia underscores challenges in achieving justice and reconciliation.
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56% Bias Score
JEP Publishes Names of 1,934 Victims of Colombian "False Positives"
The Colombian JEP released the names of 1,934 victims of military extrajudicial killings, part of 6,402 total victims, in a move to honor them, despite some families opposing the public disclosure; 106 high-ranking military officials have been implicated.
JEP Publishes Names of 1,934 Victims of Colombian "False Positives"
The Colombian JEP released the names of 1,934 victims of military extrajudicial killings, part of 6,402 total victims, in a move to honor them, despite some families opposing the public disclosure; 106 high-ranking military officials have been implicated.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico City Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Combat Corruption
Mexico City proposes a constitutional amendment establishing the right to a corruption-free environment and good governance, creating specialized anti-corruption agencies, and focusing on asset recovery; this follows previous failures under Peña Nieto and López Obrador administrations.
Mexico City Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Combat Corruption
Mexico City proposes a constitutional amendment establishing the right to a corruption-free environment and good governance, creating specialized anti-corruption agencies, and focusing on asset recovery; this follows previous failures under Peña Nieto and López Obrador administrations.
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40% Bias Score
France Acknowledges 1944 Senegalese Massacre
France has officially acknowledged the 1944 Thiaroye massacre of dozens to hundreds of Senegalese Tirailleurs protesting unfair pay after returning from World War II, prompting Senegal to reassess its relationship with France, potentially including the closure of a French military base in Senegal.
France Acknowledges 1944 Senegalese Massacre
France has officially acknowledged the 1944 Thiaroye massacre of dozens to hundreds of Senegalese Tirailleurs protesting unfair pay after returning from World War II, prompting Senegal to reassess its relationship with France, potentially including the closure of a French military base in Senegal.
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20% Bias Score
Barnier to Cut Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants Amidst Far-Right Pressure
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier plans to significantly reduce healthcare coverage under the Aide médicale d'Etat (AME) for undocumented immigrants to avoid censure from the far-right Rassemblement National, prompting strong criticism from the left.
Barnier to Cut Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants Amidst Far-Right Pressure
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier plans to significantly reduce healthcare coverage under the Aide médicale d'Etat (AME) for undocumented immigrants to avoid censure from the far-right Rassemblement National, prompting strong criticism from the left.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch WWII Archive Faces Privacy Concerns, Delaying Full Digital Release
The Netherlands National Archives plans to digitize 425,000 WWII collaboration suspect files by July 2025, but faces legal challenges regarding privacy, delaying the full release and potentially incurring fines up to €750,000 per violation.
Dutch WWII Archive Faces Privacy Concerns, Delaying Full Digital Release
The Netherlands National Archives plans to digitize 425,000 WWII collaboration suspect files by July 2025, but faces legal challenges regarding privacy, delaying the full release and potentially incurring fines up to €750,000 per violation.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia: 43 Arrested as Police Crack Down on Anti-Government Protests
Georgian police violently dispersed anti-government protests in Tbilisi on November 28th, arresting 43 people and injuring several protestors and police officers, in response to the Prime Minister's announcement to halt EU accession talks until 2028 and reject EU funding for four years following cri...
Georgia: 43 Arrested as Police Crack Down on Anti-Government Protests
Georgian police violently dispersed anti-government protests in Tbilisi on November 28th, arresting 43 people and injuring several protestors and police officers, in response to the Prime Minister's announcement to halt EU accession talks until 2028 and reject EU funding for four years following cri...
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44% Bias Score
Australia Passes Tough New Migration Laws, Risking Deportation of 80,000
Australia's new migration laws, passed Thursday, allow for the deportation of almost 80,000 visa-less individuals, marking a significant policy change for Prime Minister Albanese and prompting human rights concerns due to the risk of stateless individuals facing harm in third countries.
Australia Passes Tough New Migration Laws, Risking Deportation of 80,000
Australia's new migration laws, passed Thursday, allow for the deportation of almost 80,000 visa-less individuals, marking a significant policy change for Prime Minister Albanese and prompting human rights concerns due to the risk of stateless individuals facing harm in third countries.
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60% Bias Score
Israel Imposes Total Boycott on Haaretz Newspaper
The Israeli government imposed a total boycott on the newspaper Haaretz, ending government advertising, subscriptions, and communication, threatening its economic viability and access to official sources; critics see this as part of a broader plan to silence dissenting voices.
Israel Imposes Total Boycott on Haaretz Newspaper
The Israeli government imposed a total boycott on the newspaper Haaretz, ending government advertising, subscriptions, and communication, threatening its economic viability and access to official sources; critics see this as part of a broader plan to silence dissenting voices.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Referendum Targets Citizenship Delays for Migrant Children
An Italian referendum seeks to shorten the citizenship wait time for children of migrants, currently facing lengthy delays and restricted rights despite being born in Italy, fueled by a petition with over 600,000 signatures.
Italian Referendum Targets Citizenship Delays for Migrant Children
An Italian referendum seeks to shorten the citizenship wait time for children of migrants, currently facing lengthy delays and restricted rights despite being born in Italy, fueled by a petition with over 600,000 signatures.
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40% Bias Score
UN Report Highlights Benin's Counter-Terrorism Progress, but Raises Human Rights Concerns
A UN report on Benin's counter-terrorism efforts praises innovative approaches but raises concerns about lengthy judicial processes, prison overcrowding, and the need to address community grievances exploited by terrorists.
UN Report Highlights Benin's Counter-Terrorism Progress, but Raises Human Rights Concerns
A UN report on Benin's counter-terrorism efforts praises innovative approaches but raises concerns about lengthy judicial processes, prison overcrowding, and the need to address community grievances exploited by terrorists.
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16% Bias Score
Sciences Po Panel Debates Ethics of Exhibiting "Unbearable Images"
A panel discussion at Sciences Po Paris explored the ethical challenges of exhibiting "unbearable images," highlighting the tension between historical context, personal reactions, and the increasing saturation of violent content online.
Sciences Po Panel Debates Ethics of Exhibiting "Unbearable Images"
A panel discussion at Sciences Po Paris explored the ethical challenges of exhibiting "unbearable images," highlighting the tension between historical context, personal reactions, and the increasing saturation of violent content online.
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60% Bias Score