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UN Rules Alaa Abdel-Fattah's Imprisonment Illegal Amidst Mounting International Pressure
The UN declared the imprisonment of Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah illegal, citing lack of warrant and the repression of free speech; his mother's health is critical, and international pressure mounts amidst Egypt's strategic regional position.
UN Rules Alaa Abdel-Fattah's Imprisonment Illegal Amidst Mounting International Pressure
The UN declared the imprisonment of Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah illegal, citing lack of warrant and the repression of free speech; his mother's health is critical, and international pressure mounts amidst Egypt's strategic regional position.
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24% Bias Score
British-Egyptian Activist's Hunger Strike Highlights Egypt's Human Rights Abuses
Laila Soueif, a British-Egyptian activist, is hospitalized in London on a hunger strike demanding the release of her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who is illegally detained in Egypt; her actions highlight Egypt's human rights abuses.
British-Egyptian Activist's Hunger Strike Highlights Egypt's Human Rights Abuses
Laila Soueif, a British-Egyptian activist, is hospitalized in London on a hunger strike demanding the release of her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who is illegally detained in Egypt; her actions highlight Egypt's human rights abuses.
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60% Bias Score
Four "Hong Kong 47" Activists Freed After Subversion Conviction
Four pro-democracy activists, including Jimmy Sham, were released from prison in Hong Kong on Friday, marking the second such release in a month following their conviction in the 2021 "Hong Kong 47" national security trial for conspiracy to commit subversion; the activists were found guilty of organ...
Four "Hong Kong 47" Activists Freed After Subversion Conviction
Four pro-democracy activists, including Jimmy Sham, were released from prison in Hong Kong on Friday, marking the second such release in a month following their conviction in the 2021 "Hong Kong 47" national security trial for conspiracy to commit subversion; the activists were found guilty of organ...
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48% Bias Score
Colombian Aid Worker Imprisoned in Venezuela: Family Demands Release
Manuel Tique, a Colombian aid worker, was detained in Venezuela in September 2024, and his family only recently confirmed his imprisonment in El Rodeo I prison after months of uncertainty, prompting protests and diplomatic efforts by Colombia.
Colombian Aid Worker Imprisoned in Venezuela: Family Demands Release
Manuel Tique, a Colombian aid worker, was detained in Venezuela in September 2024, and his family only recently confirmed his imprisonment in El Rodeo I prison after months of uncertainty, prompting protests and diplomatic efforts by Colombia.
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64% Bias Score
Belarusian Political Prisoner Dies in Prison
A 61-year-old Belarusian businessman, Valiantsin Shtermer, died in a Shklow prison colony while serving a five-year sentence for insulting President Lukashenko and criticizing the war in Ukraine, adding to the eight political prisoners who have died in custody since 2020 amid a crackdown on dissent.
Belarusian Political Prisoner Dies in Prison
A 61-year-old Belarusian businessman, Valiantsin Shtermer, died in a Shklow prison colony while serving a five-year sentence for insulting President Lukashenko and criticizing the war in Ukraine, adding to the eight political prisoners who have died in custody since 2020 amid a crackdown on dissent.
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56% Bias Score
Serbian Activists Released to House Arrest After Protests
Following a five-day student blockade and public pressure, three Serbian activists, initially detained for allegedly attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, were released to house arrest on May 20th; six others remain at large, with arrest warrants issued.
Serbian Activists Released to House Arrest After Protests
Following a five-day student blockade and public pressure, three Serbian activists, initially detained for allegedly attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, were released to house arrest on May 20th; six others remain at large, with arrest warrants issued.
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48% Bias Score
Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai Remains Imprisoned Amidst Concerns Over His Health and Due Process
Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old Hong Kong media mogul and activist, remains imprisoned since December 2020 for opposing China's policies, prompting his son Sebastian to campaign globally for his release, emphasizing his deteriorating health and the lack of due process in his trial.
Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai Remains Imprisoned Amidst Concerns Over His Health and Due Process
Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old Hong Kong media mogul and activist, remains imprisoned since December 2020 for opposing China's policies, prompting his son Sebastian to campaign globally for his release, emphasizing his deteriorating health and the lack of due process in his trial.
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60% Bias Score
Four Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Figures Released from Prison
Four Hong Kong pro-democracy figures, including veteran activist Sham Tsz-kit, were released from prison on Friday after serving over four years for "conspiracy to subvert state power," part of a larger trial of 47 opposition members under the National Security Law.
Four Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Figures Released from Prison
Four Hong Kong pro-democracy figures, including veteran activist Sham Tsz-kit, were released from prison on Friday after serving over four years for "conspiracy to subvert state power," part of a larger trial of 47 opposition members under the National Security Law.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Receives 120 Ukrainian Prisoners in Imbalance Exchange
In a recent prisoner exchange, Russia received 120 Ukrainian citizens, including approximately 20 from Kursk Oblast and 100 political prisoners, primarily women involved in pro-Russian activities in formerly occupied Ukrainian regions, while Ukraine received no prominent Azov fighters.
Russia Receives 120 Ukrainian Prisoners in Imbalance Exchange
In a recent prisoner exchange, Russia received 120 Ukrainian citizens, including approximately 20 from Kursk Oblast and 100 political prisoners, primarily women involved in pro-Russian activities in formerly occupied Ukrainian regions, while Ukraine received no prominent Azov fighters.
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60% Bias Score
Venezuela Arrests Foreign Nationals Amidst Election Conspiracy Claims
Venezuela arrested three foreign nationals—a Spaniard, an Argentine, and a Bulgarian—for alleged election conspiracy before the May 25th elections; the Spaniard and Argentine were later released, while the Bulgarian's status is unconfirmed. These arrests follow the detention of other foreigners and ...
Venezuela Arrests Foreign Nationals Amidst Election Conspiracy Claims
Venezuela arrested three foreign nationals—a Spaniard, an Argentine, and a Bulgarian—for alleged election conspiracy before the May 25th elections; the Spaniard and Argentine were later released, while the Bulgarian's status is unconfirmed. These arrests follow the detention of other foreigners and ...
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64% Bias Score
Panahi's "A Simple Accident": Revenge and Reconciliation in Post-Dictatorship Iran
Jafar Panahi's "A Simple Accident" depicts the struggle for justice and reconciliation in post-dictatorship Iran, following individuals grappling with the corrupting power of hatred and the complexities of responding to state-sponsored violence after years of oppression.
Panahi's "A Simple Accident": Revenge and Reconciliation in Post-Dictatorship Iran
Jafar Panahi's "A Simple Accident" depicts the struggle for justice and reconciliation in post-dictatorship Iran, following individuals grappling with the corrupting power of hatred and the complexities of responding to state-sponsored violence after years of oppression.
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48% Bias Score
Released Russian Political Prisoners Face Ongoing Repression
More than 60 Russian political prisoners, convicted on charges including spreading "fake news" about the military, have been released since the start of the war in Ukraine, with at least 13 leaving the country; however, many who remained face ongoing government pressure and potential re-arrest, as i...
Released Russian Political Prisoners Face Ongoing Repression
More than 60 Russian political prisoners, convicted on charges including spreading "fake news" about the military, have been released since the start of the war in Ukraine, with at least 13 leaving the country; however, many who remained face ongoing government pressure and potential re-arrest, as i...
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24% Bias Score
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