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Mass Trial of Tunisian Opposition Sparks Human Rights Concerns

A Tunisian court sentenced 40 opposition figures to lengthy prison terms for "conspiring against state security", prompting criticism from human rights groups and raising concerns as the EU considers classifying Tunisia as a 'safe country of origin'.

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Moscow Gym Raid: Conscription Drive and Crackdown on Dissent in Russia

Moscow police raided a gym, detaining men for conscription or deportation, reflecting a wider crackdown on draft dodgers and anti-war sentiment; 19-year-old activist Darya Kozyreva received a nearly three-year prison sentence for anti-war poetry and graffiti.

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Istanbul Students March Against İmamoğlu's Arrest

Istanbul University students marked one month of protests against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest with a march from Beyazıt Square to Saraçhane on March 19th, facing a police blockade before being allowed to proceed after registration.

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Uganda: Supreme Court Rules Against Military Trials of Civilians, but Government Defies Ruling

Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye and his aide were abducted in Kenya and tried in a Ugandan military court, prompting a Supreme Court ruling declaring such trials unconstitutional; however, the government continues to use military courts, raising human rights concerns ahead of the 2026 el...

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Belarus Tightens "Parasite" Crackdown with Police Collaboration

The Belarusian government recently amended legislation, allowing employment commissions to collaborate with law enforcement against those avoiding commission appearances or displaying "antisocial behavior," escalating a decade-long "parasite" crackdown involving penalties and potential social servic...

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Four Russian Journalists Sentenced to Prison for Anti-Corruption Work

A Russian court sentenced four journalists to 5.5 years in prison for their alleged involvement with Alexei Navalny's anti-corruption foundation, which was declared extremist in 2021, highlighting the Kremlin's escalating crackdown on dissent.

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Mass Sentencing of Tunisian Opposition Figures

A Tunisian court sentenced 40 opposition figures, including prominent politicians and journalists, to prison terms ranging from 13 to 66 years; the trial, criticized as politically motivated, highlights the ongoing crackdown on dissent under President Kais Saied's rule.

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Moldova Schedules Elections Amidst Crackdown on Opposition

Moldova's ruling PAS party unilaterally scheduled parliamentary elections for September 28th, ignoring low approval ratings (46% would never vote PAS, 57% expect PAS to lose its majority) and amidst a crackdown on political opponents, including Gagauzia Governor Guțul, raising concerns about elector...

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Turkish Farmers Join Anti-Government Protests in Yozgat

In Yozgat, Turkey, approximately 100 tractors led a protest on April 19th against the government, one month after the arrest of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, reflecting widespread opposition despite government crackdowns.

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Harvard Faces Student Visa Ban Threat Over Pro-Palestinian Protests

The U.S. government threatened to bar Harvard University from admitting foreign students if it fails to provide information on alleged "illegal and violent activities" by April 30th, canceling $2.7 million in grants and escalating a conflict over pro-Palestinian protests on campus.

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Ankara University Students Protest Arrests, Citing Human Rights Abuses

Ankara University students held a public demonstration protesting the arrest of 67 students and the house arrest of academics, citing human rights abuses such as strip searches and sexual assault; one student was expelled for supporting the detainees.

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Belarus Adds Thousands to Russia's Wanted List

Belarusian authorities added almost 5,000 citizens to Russia's wanted list, impacting travel to CIS countries and extending statute of limitations on crimes; this includes former political prisoners, human rights activists, and journalists.

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