Sierra Leone Influencer Arrested Live, Raising Freedom of Speech Concerns
Sierra Leonean-Canadian social media influencer Hawa Hunt was arrested on December 22nd, 2023, during a live TV show for social media posts criticizing the president and first lady, sparking concerns about freedom of speech and her well-being in prison due to reports of abuse and poor conditions.
Sierra Leone Influencer Arrested Live, Raising Freedom of Speech Concerns
Sierra Leonean-Canadian social media influencer Hawa Hunt was arrested on December 22nd, 2023, during a live TV show for social media posts criticizing the president and first lady, sparking concerns about freedom of speech and her well-being in prison due to reports of abuse and poor conditions.
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56% Bias Score
Scottish Activist Jailed for Pro-Palestine Protest
Stuart Bretherton, a 26-year-old Scottish activist, received a 12-month prison sentence (reduced to 16 weeks on appeal) for participating in a pro-Palestine protest at a Glasgow arms factory in June 2022, highlighting concerns about the UK's justice system and high incarceration rates.
Scottish Activist Jailed for Pro-Palestine Protest
Stuart Bretherton, a 26-year-old Scottish activist, received a 12-month prison sentence (reduced to 16 weeks on appeal) for participating in a pro-Palestine protest at a Glasgow arms factory in June 2022, highlighting concerns about the UK's justice system and high incarceration rates.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Human Rights Defender Arrested
Turkish human rights defender Nimet Tanrıkulu, a founder of the Human Rights Association (IHD), was recently arrested and detained for four days following questioning regarding her travels to Suleymaniyah and Erbil; this is the latest in a series of arrests and legal challenges faced by Tanrıkulu fo...
Turkish Human Rights Defender Arrested
Turkish human rights defender Nimet Tanrıkulu, a founder of the Human Rights Association (IHD), was recently arrested and detained for four days following questioning regarding her travels to Suleymaniyah and Erbil; this is the latest in a series of arrests and legal challenges faced by Tanrıkulu fo...
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60% Bias Score
International Outcry for Release of Jimmy Lai
Over 100 international MPs demand the release of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai from a Hong Kong prison, raising concerns about his health and the fairness of his trial.
International Outcry for Release of Jimmy Lai
Over 100 international MPs demand the release of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai from a Hong Kong prison, raising concerns about his health and the fairness of his trial.
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48% Bias Score
Imprisoned Author Sansal Returns to Algerian Jail
French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal, imprisoned in Algeria since November 16, 2024, for allegedly threatening state security, was released from a prison hospital on an unspecified date in January 2025 and returned to jail; France is concerned about his health and has been denied consular access.
Imprisoned Author Sansal Returns to Algerian Jail
French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal, imprisoned in Algeria since November 16, 2024, for allegedly threatening state security, was released from a prison hospital on an unspecified date in January 2025 and returned to jail; France is concerned about his health and has been denied consular access.
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36% Bias Score
Osman Kavala's Seven-Year Imprisonment: A Case Study of Turkish Justice
A Story of a Case, Osman Kavala's Seven Years," documents the seven-year imprisonment of Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala, highlighting the lack of evidence, disregard for ECHR rulings, and the international pressure surrounding his case.
Osman Kavala's Seven-Year Imprisonment: A Case Study of Turkish Justice
A Story of a Case, Osman Kavala's Seven Years," documents the seven-year imprisonment of Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala, highlighting the lack of evidence, disregard for ECHR rulings, and the international pressure surrounding his case.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanese Man Freed After 32 Years in Syrian Prison
After 32 years in a Syrian prison, Suheil Hamwi, a Lebanese merchant, has returned home to his family in Chekka, Lebanon, following the unexpected departure of prison guards amidst insurgent activity. His imprisonment stemmed from alleged affiliation with the Lebanese Forces, a political party and m...
Lebanese Man Freed After 32 Years in Syrian Prison
After 32 years in a Syrian prison, Suheil Hamwi, a Lebanese merchant, has returned home to his family in Chekka, Lebanon, following the unexpected departure of prison guards amidst insurgent activity. His imprisonment stemmed from alleged affiliation with the Lebanese Forces, a political party and m...
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28% Bias Score