Tag #Political Repression

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Former Russian Minister Found Dead in Apparent Suicide

Former Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit was found dead in his car with a gunshot wound; a gun previously gifted to him was found nearby; Russian authorities launched a criminal investigation, citing suicide as the most likely cause, though this has been met with skepticism.

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Cameroon's Kondengui Prison: A Symbol of Repression

Kondengui prison in Yaoundé, Cameroon, holds six times its capacity, with thousands of political prisoners including opposition leader Maurice Kamto and Sisiku Ayuk Tabe, facing harsh conditions and lengthy sentences under President Paul Biya's five-decade crackdown on dissent.

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Iran Ceasefire Brings Fear, Crackdown, and Uncertainty

A ceasefire has ended a 12-day war between Iran and Israel, leaving Iranians fearful of renewed conflict amidst a government crackdown, economic crisis, and potential nuclear escalation, impacting daily life and prompting emigration.

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Turkish Journalist Detained for Criticizing Government Crackdown

Turkish journalist Timur Soykan was detained for "publicly spreading misleading information" after criticizing the government's crackdown on opposition mayors via social media posts, highlighting concerns about press freedom.

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Hong Kong Imposes Strict Code of Conduct on Legislators, Restricting Dissent

Hong Kong's new code of conduct for legislators mandates support for Beijing and prohibits government criticism, imposing penalties including suspension without pay; new prison rules restrict visits and empower authorities to bar specific legal representatives, citing concerns about influencing inma...

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Trump Administration Broadens Denaturalization Efforts, Raising Concerns About Political Targeting

The Trump administration's Justice Department has broadened its denaturalization efforts to include anyone deemed a potential national security risk, significantly increasing the risk for millions of naturalized citizens and sparking concerns about political targeting and abuse of power.

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Budapest Police Drop Pride Parade Prosecution

Budapest police will not prosecute participants of a banned Pride parade, despite organizers facing potential imprisonment, due to public uncertainty created by the mayor's declaration of the event as a municipal event, resulting in a record turnout.

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Golos, Prominent Russian Election Monitor, Shuts Down After Co-Chair's Conviction

The Russian election monitoring group Golos, previously labeled a "foreign agent," has ceased operations following the conviction of its co-chair Grigory Melkonyants for alleged ties to an undesirable organization, despite Golos's denial of such links. This decision comes after a Moscow court senten...

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Turkish Journalist Detained, Then Released, for Social Media Posts

Turkish journalist Timur Soykan was arrested in Istanbul on July 26th, 2024, for social media posts expressing support for detained opposition mayors, facing charges of "publicly spreading misleading information"; he was released with probation.

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Protests in Central and Southeastern Europe Amidst US Criticism of Democratic Responses to Authoritarianism

Widespread protests erupt across Central and Southeastern Europe against authoritarian crackdowns, while the US criticizes European democracies' responses to disinformation, overlooking similar issues in autocratic regimes.

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Serbia: 20 Arrested on Charges of Threatening Constitutional Order

At least 20 people have been arrested in Serbia in the past eight months on charges of "violently overthrowing the constitutional order," stemming from various protests; lawyers argue this broadly interpreted charge suppresses free speech.

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Russian Couple's Informant Role in Ukraine Leads to Arrest, Escape

A Russian couple living in occupied Ukraine provided intelligence to the Ukrainian military, leading to the husband's arrest and their subsequent escape to Europe via Russia and Belarus with forged documents.

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