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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
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.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Imprisoned in Iran Amidst US-Iran Tensions
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala is imprisoned in Iran under harsh conditions, allegedly in retaliation for the arrest in Milan of Iranian-Swiss engineer Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, wanted by the US for supplying technology to Iran's Revolutionary Guard; Italy faces a diplomatic dilemma balancing it...
Italian Journalist Imprisoned in Iran Amidst US-Iran Tensions
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala is imprisoned in Iran under harsh conditions, allegedly in retaliation for the arrest in Milan of Iranian-Swiss engineer Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, wanted by the US for supplying technology to Iran's Revolutionary Guard; Italy faces a diplomatic dilemma balancing it...
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48% Bias Score
Myanmar Releases Thousands of Prisoners on Independence Day
Myanmar's military government released around 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners slated for deportation, on January 4th, 2024, for independence day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi and many political detainees remained imprisoned.
Myanmar Releases Thousands of Prisoners on Independence Day
Myanmar's military government released around 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners slated for deportation, on January 4th, 2024, for independence day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi and many political detainees remained imprisoned.
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36% 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
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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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
Myanmar Frees Thousands of Prisoners on Independence Day
Myanmar's military government released 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, on Independence Day, a move potentially aimed at improving relations with neighbors while Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned.
Myanmar Frees Thousands of Prisoners on Independence Day
Myanmar's military government released 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, on Independence Day, a move potentially aimed at improving relations with neighbors while Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned.
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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
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