Chad's Contested Elections: Low Turnout Amidst Boycott and Concerns
Chad held general elections on December 29th, 2023, with a significant opposition boycott, amid concerns about electoral fairness and a backdrop of ongoing conflicts and economic hardship; the ruling party is expected to win.
Chad's Contested Elections: Low Turnout Amidst Boycott and Concerns
Chad held general elections on December 29th, 2023, with a significant opposition boycott, amid concerns about electoral fairness and a backdrop of ongoing conflicts and economic hardship; the ruling party is expected to win.
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32% Bias Score
Yamalı's Return to AKP Shakes Turkish Opposition
Turkish politician Nedim Yamalı resigned from the Gelecek Party to rejoin the AKP, triggering questions about the future of a potential opposition coalition and potentially weakening Gelecek's parliamentary group, which was already vulnerable due to its low number of members.
Yamalı's Return to AKP Shakes Turkish Opposition
Turkish politician Nedim Yamalı resigned from the Gelecek Party to rejoin the AKP, triggering questions about the future of a potential opposition coalition and potentially weakening Gelecek's parliamentary group, which was already vulnerable due to its low number of members.
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36% Bias Score
Venezuelan Opposition Members Under Siege in Caracas
Five Venezuelan opposition members, seeking asylum in the Argentine ambassador's residence in Caracas since March, are under siege by Venezuelan security forces who have cut off their electricity and are increasingly monitoring the residence, highlighting the ongoing political crisis in Venezuela.
Venezuelan Opposition Members Under Siege in Caracas
Five Venezuelan opposition members, seeking asylum in the Argentine ambassador's residence in Caracas since March, are under siege by Venezuelan security forces who have cut off their electricity and are increasingly monitoring the residence, highlighting the ongoing political crisis in Venezuela.
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40% Bias Score
Erdoğan Criticizes Opposition Inaction, Renews Call for New Constitution
During a meeting with NGO representatives at the Grand Yazıcı Club Turban Hotel, President Erdoğan criticized the opposition's inaction on national issues, citing their lack of proposals and accusing them of political maneuvering. He highlighted his government's role in resolving historical conflict...
Erdoğan Criticizes Opposition Inaction, Renews Call for New Constitution
During a meeting with NGO representatives at the Grand Yazıcı Club Turban Hotel, President Erdoğan criticized the opposition's inaction on national issues, citing their lack of proposals and accusing them of political maneuvering. He highlighted his government's role in resolving historical conflict...
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60% Bias Score
Asset Seizures Target Six Turkish CHP Municipalities
Six CHP-affiliated major Turkish municipalities face asset seizures due to unpaid social security contributions, following President Erdoğan's order, with Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş stating that offered payment plans were rejected, suggesting political motivations.
Asset Seizures Target Six Turkish CHP Municipalities
Six CHP-affiliated major Turkish municipalities face asset seizures due to unpaid social security contributions, following President Erdoğan's order, with Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş stating that offered payment plans were rejected, suggesting political motivations.
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56% Bias Score
Investigation Launched into Hospitalization of Vladimir Kara-Murza's Mother in Berlin
Berlin police are investigating a possible attempted murder after Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother was hospitalized in Berlin's Charité hospital, initially suspecting poisoning; however, Kara-Murza later reported that tests ruled out poisoning and a heart attack, though the hospital spokesperson did not...
Investigation Launched into Hospitalization of Vladimir Kara-Murza's Mother in Berlin
Berlin police are investigating a possible attempted murder after Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother was hospitalized in Berlin's Charité hospital, initially suspecting poisoning; however, Kara-Murza later reported that tests ruled out poisoning and a heart attack, though the hospital spokesperson did not...
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40% Bias Score
Death of Chadian Opposition Figure Saleh Déby Itno Fuels Political Tensions
Saleh Déby Itno, uncle and opponent of Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, died in Cairo on December 24th; his death is considered a murder by the PSF party, linking it to the assassination of President Yaya Dillo Djerou, escalating political tensions.
Death of Chadian Opposition Figure Saleh Déby Itno Fuels Political Tensions
Saleh Déby Itno, uncle and opponent of Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, died in Cairo on December 24th; his death is considered a murder by the PSF party, linking it to the assassination of President Yaya Dillo Djerou, escalating political tensions.
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16% Bias Score
Venezuelan Opposition Members Under Siege in Caracas
Five Venezuelan opposition members, granted asylum by Argentina, are under siege in the Argentinian ambassador's Caracas residence, facing escalating pressure from Venezuelan security forces after the disputed July presidential election, despite international calls for their safety.
Venezuelan Opposition Members Under Siege in Caracas
Five Venezuelan opposition members, granted asylum by Argentina, are under siege in the Argentinian ambassador's Caracas residence, facing escalating pressure from Venezuelan security forces after the disputed July presidential election, despite international calls for their safety.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Opposition Reclaims Aleppo After Eight Years
After eight years under regime control, Syrian opposition forces retook Aleppo on November 30, 2024, fueled by the Syrian Army's weakened state and its allies' preoccupation with other conflicts; returning fighters expressed hope for rebuilding their city.
Syrian Opposition Reclaims Aleppo After Eight Years
After eight years under regime control, Syrian opposition forces retook Aleppo on November 30, 2024, fueled by the Syrian Army's weakened state and its allies' preoccupation with other conflicts; returning fighters expressed hope for rebuilding their city.
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48% Bias Score
Maduro Announces Constitutional Reform Amidst Venezuelan Political Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced a constitutional reform to "consolidate popular sovereignty" less than a month before his January 10th inauguration, amidst a political crisis and opposition accusations of electoral fraud in the July 28th presidential elections, prompting concerns about...
Maduro Announces Constitutional Reform Amidst Venezuelan Political Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced a constitutional reform to "consolidate popular sovereignty" less than a month before his January 10th inauguration, amidst a political crisis and opposition accusations of electoral fraud in the July 28th presidential elections, prompting concerns about...
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48% Bias Score
Sakharov Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Amidst Electoral Fraud Claims
The European Parliament awarded its Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, who were denied their presidential victory by Nicolás Maduro's regime following the July 28th elections, prompting widespread protests and vio...
Sakharov Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Amidst Electoral Fraud Claims
The European Parliament awarded its Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, who were denied their presidential victory by Nicolás Maduro's regime following the July 28th elections, prompting widespread protests and vio...
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52% Bias Score
Investigation into Hospitalization of Russian Opposition Figure's Mother
Berlin police are investigating a potential attempted murder after Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother was hospitalized and initially suspected poisoning; however, tests ruled out poisoning and a heart attack, according to Kara-Murza.
Investigation into Hospitalization of Russian Opposition Figure's Mother
Berlin police are investigating a potential attempted murder after Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother was hospitalized and initially suspected poisoning; however, tests ruled out poisoning and a heart attack, according to Kara-Murza.
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52% Bias Score