Cuba Frees 553 Prisoners Amid US Policy Shift
The Cuban government announced the release of 553 prisoners, coinciding with the US removing Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, following discussions with the Vatican. This decision comes despite ongoing US economic sanctions and questions remain regarding the number of political pri...
Cuba Frees 553 Prisoners Amid US Policy Shift
The Cuban government announced the release of 553 prisoners, coinciding with the US removing Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, following discussions with the Vatican. This decision comes despite ongoing US economic sanctions and questions remain regarding the number of political pri...
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48% Bias Score
Biden Removes Cuba From Terrorist List, Contingent on Prisoner Release
President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism before leaving office, contingent on releasing political prisoners jailed since the July 2021 protests; this action may be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
Biden Removes Cuba From Terrorist List, Contingent on Prisoner Release
President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism before leaving office, contingent on releasing political prisoners jailed since the July 2021 protests; this action may be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
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48% Bias Score
US Removes Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
The Biden administration will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism before Donald Trump's inauguration, leading to the release of dozens of political prisoners and some easing of economic pressures, though the embargo remains.
US Removes Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
The Biden administration will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism before Donald Trump's inauguration, leading to the release of dozens of political prisoners and some easing of economic pressures, though the embargo remains.
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40% Bias Score
Cameroon's Anglophone Conflict: Imprisoned Leader Defies Government
Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe, leader of the Ambazonian separatist movement, remains imprisoned in Cameroon despite international calls for his release, highlighting the ongoing conflict between anglophone separatists and the government that has resulted in over 6,000 deaths and one million displaced pers...
Cameroon's Anglophone Conflict: Imprisoned Leader Defies Government
Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe, leader of the Ambazonian separatist movement, remains imprisoned in Cameroon despite international calls for his release, highlighting the ongoing conflict between anglophone separatists and the government that has resulted in over 6,000 deaths and one million displaced pers...
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56% Bias Score
French-Irish Consultant Released After 220 Days in Iranian Prison
Bernard Phelan, a French-Irish travel consultant, was imprisoned in Iran for 220 days in 2022 after being accused of espionage; diplomatic efforts secured his release in May 2023, highlighting the use of hostages in Iranian political strategy.
French-Irish Consultant Released After 220 Days in Iranian Prison
Bernard Phelan, a French-Irish travel consultant, was imprisoned in Iran for 220 days in 2022 after being accused of espionage; diplomatic efforts secured his release in May 2023, highlighting the use of hostages in Iranian political strategy.
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52% Bias Score
Maduro's Controversial Reelection Sparks Government Crackdown in Venezuela
Amidst a contested election where the opposition claims victory, Nicolás Maduro prepares for his third term as Venezuelan president, prompting a government crackdown with increased security, mass arrests of opposition figures including a former presidential candidate, and a palpable climate of fear.
Maduro's Controversial Reelection Sparks Government Crackdown in Venezuela
Amidst a contested election where the opposition claims victory, Nicolás Maduro prepares for his third term as Venezuelan president, prompting a government crackdown with increased security, mass arrests of opposition figures including a former presidential candidate, and a palpable climate of fear.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...
Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...
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44% Bias Score
Cuba Releases 553 Prisoners After US Removes it From Terrorist List
Following President Biden's removal of Cuba from the US state sponsor of terrorism list on January 14th, 2025, Cuba released 553 prisoners, a move that, while welcomed by Cuba, is overshadowed by continued US sanctions that Cuba blames for its economic crisis; the Vatican reportedly aided in the pri...
Cuba Releases 553 Prisoners After US Removes it From Terrorist List
Following President Biden's removal of Cuba from the US state sponsor of terrorism list on January 14th, 2025, Cuba released 553 prisoners, a move that, while welcomed by Cuba, is overshadowed by continued US sanctions that Cuba blames for its economic crisis; the Vatican reportedly aided in the pri...
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36% Bias Score
US Removes Cuba From Terrorism List, Cuba Releases 533 Prisoners
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, leading Cuba to release 533 political prisoners; however, this move's longevity is uncertain due to potential policy reversals under a future Trump administration.
US Removes Cuba From Terrorism List, Cuba Releases 533 Prisoners
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, leading Cuba to release 533 political prisoners; however, this move's longevity is uncertain due to potential policy reversals under a future Trump administration.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Biden Eases Cuba Sanctions, Anticipating Political Prisoner Release
President Biden is relaxing sanctions on Cuba, including lifting its designation as a state sponsor of terrorism and easing financial restrictions, in a move linked to the expected release of political prisoners following talks between the Cuban government and the Catholic Church.
Biden Eases Cuba Sanctions, Anticipating Political Prisoner Release
President Biden is relaxing sanctions on Cuba, including lifting its designation as a state sponsor of terrorism and easing financial restrictions, in a move linked to the expected release of political prisoners following talks between the Cuban government and the Catholic Church.
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36% Bias Score
German Activist Released After 1,500 Days in Iranian Prison
70-year-old German activist Nahid Taghavi, imprisoned in Iran since October 2020, was released after 1,500 days and reunited with her family in Cologne on Sunday; her daughter's public campaign is credited with securing her freedom, highlighting the Iranian regime's use of hostage diplomacy.
German Activist Released After 1,500 Days in Iranian Prison
70-year-old German activist Nahid Taghavi, imprisoned in Iran since October 2020, was released after 1,500 days and reunited with her family in Cologne on Sunday; her daughter's public campaign is credited with securing her freedom, highlighting the Iranian regime's use of hostage diplomacy.
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44% Bias Score
Maduro's Third Term Begins Amidst Imprisonment of Hundreds, Including Americans
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro begins a third term as hundreds of political opponents, including at least ten Americans like David Estrella, a New Yorker arrested in September, remain imprisoned, raising tensions with the incoming Trump administration.
Maduro's Third Term Begins Amidst Imprisonment of Hundreds, Including Americans
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro begins a third term as hundreds of political opponents, including at least ten Americans like David Estrella, a New Yorker arrested in September, remain imprisoned, raising tensions with the incoming Trump administration.
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48% Bias Score