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Azerbaijani Court Faces International Condemnation Over Vardanyan's Deteriorating Health

Ruben Vardanyan, a 56-year-old former Artsakh state minister, faces life imprisonment in Azerbaijan on over 40 charges, including war crimes, and is currently on a hunger strike due to alleged torture and inhumane treatment, raising international concern.

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Venezuelan Activist Dies in Jail Amidst Political Repression

Venezuelan opposition activist Reinaldo Araujo died in jail after his January arrest during anti-government protests; his wife alleges medical neglect by prison authorities; Vente Venezuela blames Nicolás Maduro's regime, citing a pattern of political prisoner deaths.

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US Citizen Released from Belarusian Detention; Russian Arrested for Alleged Legion Ties

A US-Ukrainian citizen, Nikolai Shugaev, was detained in Belarus for 56 days for displaying a Ukrainian flag online, and subsequently released; separately, a Russian national, Yevgeny Ubirayev, was arrested in Minsk for alleged cooperation with the 'Freedom of Russia' Legion, a group deemed terroris...

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Vardanyan's Hunger Strike Protests Artsakh Leaders' War Crimes Trial in Baku

Ruben Vardanyan, former Artsakh State Minister, began a hunger strike in a Baku prison, protesting alleged rights violations during his trial where he and other former Artsakh leaders are accused of war crimes, including the deaths of over 18,000 Azerbaijanis since 1988.

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Berlin Exhibit Showcases Drawings by Russian Political Prisoners

The Berlin exhibition "Through The Bars" showcases over 200 drawings by Russian political prisoners, including works by Ilya Yashin and Sasha Strukov, highlighting their experiences and the need for increased support. The exhibit, organized by Memorial, Pervyy Otdel, and All Rights Reversed, feature...

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Nobel Laureates Urge Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners

Thirty-one Nobel laureates urged President Trump and the EU to free over 1,400 Belarusian political prisoners, following a US operation that freed three, amid reports that Belarus's president offered further releases for sanctions relief.

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Venezuela's Saint Canonized Amidst Political Repression and US Pragmatism

Venezuela's first saint, José Gregorio Hernández, is canonized amid a dire political crisis; the death of opposition leader Reinaldo Araujo in prison underscores the repression under Nicolás Maduro; the Trump administration's pragmatic approach prioritizes economic interests over regime change, leav...

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Cotler Receives Defender of Freedom Award Amidst Iranian Threats

Irwin Cotler, a former Canadian Justice Minister and human rights advocate, received the Defender of Freedom Award from the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy for his work freeing political prisoners, facing threats from Iran for his criticism of their regime.

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Tunisian Activist Bensedrine Released, but Charges Remain

Tunisian opposition leader and human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, detained since August 2024, was released from prison on February 19, 2025, following a court order, though charges remain and she is banned from travel. The release comes amidst UN condemnation of a wider crackdown on opponents i...

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British Couple Charged with Espionage in Iran

A British couple on a motorbike trip were arrested in Iran in January and charged with espionage, highlighting a pattern of politically motivated arrests of foreign nationals by Iranian authorities.

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U.S. Secures Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners

The U.S. State Department secured the release of a U.S. citizen and two Belarusian political prisoners from Belarusian prisons on February 12th, marking a significant shift in U.S.-Belarus relations after years of strained ties.

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British Couple Arrested in Iran Amidst Allegations of Hostage Diplomacy

A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, were arrested in Iran in January 2024 on unspecified security charges; an Iranian source claims their arrest is due to their British nationality and is intended to pressure the UK government.

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