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Myanmar Junta Frees Thousands, but Aung San Suu Kyi Remains Imprisoned
Myanmar's military junta released 5,864 prisoners, including 600 political prisoners and 180 foreigners, on Independence Day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned, and opposition groups view the release as a propaganda maneuver.
Myanmar Junta Frees Thousands, but Aung San Suu Kyi Remains Imprisoned
Myanmar's military junta released 5,864 prisoners, including 600 political prisoners and 180 foreigners, on Independence Day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned, and opposition groups view the release as a propaganda maneuver.
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48% Bias Score
Lukashenko Pardons 20 Political Prisoners Amidst Ongoing Repression in Belarus
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 20 political prisoners on Saturday, bringing the total to 207 since summer 2024, amid ongoing repression ahead of January 2025 elections expected to extend his rule; however, prominent opposition figures remain jailed.
Lukashenko Pardons 20 Political Prisoners Amidst Ongoing Repression in Belarus
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 20 political prisoners on Saturday, bringing the total to 207 since summer 2024, amid ongoing repression ahead of January 2025 elections expected to extend his rule; however, prominent opposition figures remain jailed.
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44% Bias Score
Bangladesh Political Upheaval Leads to Release of Political Prisoners
Following the August 5th, 2019 ouster of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by a mass student movement, at least four political prisoners, including indigenous rights defender Michael Chakma, were released and abandoned in various locations, highlighting the chaotic aftermath of the political...
Bangladesh Political Upheaval Leads to Release of Political Prisoners
Following the August 5th, 2019 ouster of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by a mass student movement, at least four political prisoners, including indigenous rights defender Michael Chakma, were released and abandoned in various locations, highlighting the chaotic aftermath of the political...
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52% Bias Score
Lebanon Transfers Syrian Officials to Syria
On December 28, 2024, the Lebanese Army transferred roughly 70 Syrian individuals, including officers from the former Assad regime, to a Syrian military delegation at the Arida border crossing, following a December 10th warning from the Lebanese government to arrest any wanted officials entering the...
Lebanon Transfers Syrian Officials to Syria
On December 28, 2024, the Lebanese Army transferred roughly 70 Syrian individuals, including officers from the former Assad regime, to a Syrian military delegation at the Arida border crossing, following a December 10th warning from the Lebanese government to arrest any wanted officials entering the...
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44% Bias Score
American Sentenced to 15 Years in Russia on Espionage Charges
A Moscow court sentenced U.S. citizen Evgeny Spector to 15 years in prison for espionage, alleging he collected information for the Pentagon to develop a Russian population genetic screening system; this sentence was handed down in conjunction with a previous 3 1/2 year sentence for bribery.
American Sentenced to 15 Years in Russia on Espionage Charges
A Moscow court sentenced U.S. citizen Evgeny Spector to 15 years in prison for espionage, alleging he collected information for the Pentagon to develop a Russian population genetic screening system; this sentence was handed down in conjunction with a previous 3 1/2 year sentence for bribery.
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44% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Seeks Armenian Cooperation in Karabakh Officials' Trial
Fifteen Armenians, including eight former Karabakh officials, face serious charges in Azerbaijan, prompting a request for Armenian cooperation that is viewed as a political maneuver, raising concerns about fair trial and due process. The lack of information on many detainees highlights Azerbaijan's ...
Azerbaijan Seeks Armenian Cooperation in Karabakh Officials' Trial
Fifteen Armenians, including eight former Karabakh officials, face serious charges in Azerbaijan, prompting a request for Armenian cooperation that is viewed as a political maneuver, raising concerns about fair trial and due process. The lack of information on many detainees highlights Azerbaijan's ...
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60% Bias Score
Myanmar Releases Thousands of Prisoners for Independence Day Amidst Ongoing Political Crisis
Myanmar released over 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, for its independence day; however, prominent political prisoners remain jailed, reflecting ongoing political unrest and human rights concerns.
Myanmar Releases Thousands of Prisoners for Independence Day Amidst Ongoing Political Crisis
Myanmar released over 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, for its independence day; however, prominent political prisoners remain jailed, reflecting ongoing political unrest and human rights concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Argentine Officer Arrested in Venezuela, Further Straining Relations
An Argentine military officer was arrested in Venezuela on December 8th and charged with terrorism, escalating tensions between the two countries, which already severed diplomatic relations in August. Five Venezuelan opposition activists are sheltering in the Argentine embassy in Caracas, facing pre...
Argentine Officer Arrested in Venezuela, Further Straining Relations
An Argentine military officer was arrested in Venezuela on December 8th and charged with terrorism, escalating tensions between the two countries, which already severed diplomatic relations in August. Five Venezuelan opposition activists are sheltering in the Argentine embassy in Caracas, facing pre...
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60% Bias Score
Venezuela-Argentina Conflict Escalates Over Gendarme's Arrest
Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo was arrested in Venezuela on December 8th and charged with terrorism, prompting a strong response from Argentina's government who called it a political kidnapping. Venezuela links Gallo to Argentina's top officials.
Venezuela-Argentina Conflict Escalates Over Gendarme's Arrest
Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo was arrested in Venezuela on December 8th and charged with terrorism, prompting a strong response from Argentina's government who called it a political kidnapping. Venezuela links Gallo to Argentina's top officials.
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68% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Arrested in Iran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran on December 19, 2024, while working on a valid visa; she is detained in Evin prison, prompting the Italian government's intervention and highlighting Iran's pattern of detaining foreign nationals.
Italian Journalist Arrested in Iran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran on December 19, 2024, while working on a valid visa; she is detained in Evin prison, prompting the Italian government's intervention and highlighting Iran's pattern of detaining foreign nationals.
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52% Bias Score
Mass Arrests and Harsh Sentences Follow Protests in Bashkortostan
In early 2024, massive protests erupted in Baymak, Bashkortostan, Russia, over the imprisonment of Indigenous activist Fayil Alsynov, resulting in over 70 arrests and a major political trial with harsh sentences, exposing the Kremlin's suppression of dissent and severe human rights violations.
Mass Arrests and Harsh Sentences Follow Protests in Bashkortostan
In early 2024, massive protests erupted in Baymak, Bashkortostan, Russia, over the imprisonment of Indigenous activist Fayil Alsynov, resulting in over 70 arrests and a major political trial with harsh sentences, exposing the Kremlin's suppression of dissent and severe human rights violations.
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40% Bias Score
Venezuela Releases 956 Detainees After Reelection Protests
Over 956 of the more than 2,400 people arrested during protests against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's disputed reelection were released before Christmas 2024, following weeks of protests by family members and amid allegations of human rights abuses.
Venezuela Releases 956 Detainees After Reelection Protests
Over 956 of the more than 2,400 people arrested during protests against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's disputed reelection were released before Christmas 2024, following weeks of protests by family members and amid allegations of human rights abuses.
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44% Bias Score
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