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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.
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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32% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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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60% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
US Negotiating Sanctions Relief with Belarus in Exchange for Political Prisoner Releases
The White House is negotiating a deal with Belarus to ease sanctions in exchange for the release of political prisoners; a U.S. citizen and two Belarusian political prisoners were released on February 12th following talks between a U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary and Belarusian officials.
US Negotiating Sanctions Relief with Belarus in Exchange for Political Prisoner Releases
The White House is negotiating a deal with Belarus to ease sanctions in exchange for the release of political prisoners; a U.S. citizen and two Belarusian political prisoners were released on February 12th following talks between a U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary and Belarusian officials.
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40% Bias Score
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...
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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44% Bias Score
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...
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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...
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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24% Bias Score
British Couple Detained in Iran Amid Concerns of Politically Motivated Arrests
A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, were detained in Iran in January during a motorcycle trip, prompting concerns about politically motivated arrests after a similar case involving Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. The UK government is providing consular assistance.
British Couple Detained in Iran Amid Concerns of Politically Motivated Arrests
A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, were detained in Iran in January during a motorcycle trip, prompting concerns about politically motivated arrests after a similar case involving Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. The UK government is providing consular assistance.
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40% Bias Score
CHP to Hold Presidential Candidate Primary Amidst Calls for Unity
CHP leader Özgür Özel announced a party primary to select their presidential candidate, emphasizing unity during challenging times and expressing solidarity with imprisoned political figures and journalists, while inviting all party members to participate in the process.
CHP to Hold Presidential Candidate Primary Amidst Calls for Unity
CHP leader Özgür Özel announced a party primary to select their presidential candidate, emphasizing unity during challenging times and expressing solidarity with imprisoned political figures and journalists, while inviting all party members to participate in the process.
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48% Bias Score
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