Tag #Political Repression

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ICE Arrest of Venezuelan Political Prisoner Sparks International Outcry

Venezuelan political prisoner Gregory Sanabria Tarazona, who fled to the US after torture and imprisonment for his activism, was arrested by ICE on Thursday and faces deportation to Venezuela despite his TPS status and lack of criminal record, drawing international criticism.

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Russian Opposition Politician Lev Shlosberg Placed Under House Arrest

Lev Shlosberg, a Russian opposition politician, was placed under house arrest on June 11th, 2025, for two months, following charges of repeatedly discrediting the Russian army, allegedly due to his statements advocating for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

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Russia's Censorship Tightens: Meduza Continues Reporting from Exile

Meduza, a Russian independent media outlet banned in Russia in January 2023, continues reporting on the war from exile; its collaboration with taz.de highlights increasing censorship in Russia regarding the war, including fining citizens sharing videos of Ukrainian drone strikes.

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Turkey's Silenced Dissent: Apathy, Repression, and the Need for Empathy

This article analyzes the Turkish government's suppression of dissent, focusing on the imprisonment and targeting of political opponents, academics, and their families, and the widespread silence among the population. The article contrasts this with the empathetic response of politician Özgür Özel t...

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Kenyan Activist's Arrest in Tanzania Strains Regional Relations

Kenyan President William Ruto apologized to Tanzania after Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire were arrested, allegedly tortured, and expelled from Tanzania for supporting imprisoned Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu; the incident sparked controversy and raise...

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Iranian Man Sentenced to 12 Years on Espionage Charges After Coerced Confession

Iranian national Hossein Shanbehzadeh was arrested in Ardabil, Iran, last year and sentenced to 12 years in prison on espionage charges after confessing under duress, including threats against his 6-year-old niece; his lawyer says there is no evidence to support the charges.

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Russia Sentences Navalny Associate to 18 Years, Opposition Member Under House Arrest

Russian courts sentenced Leonid Volkov, a Navalny associate, to 18 years in prison in absentia and placed opposition member Lev Shlosberg under house arrest on Wednesday for discrediting the army, amid a wider crackdown on dissent.

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Kremlin Critic Volkov Sentenced to 18 Years in Absentia

A Russian military court sentenced Leonid Volkov, a prominent ally of the late Alexey Navalny, to 18 years in prison in absentia on Wednesday, finding him guilty of spreading fake news and justifying terrorism; Volkov, who lives in Lithuania, downplayed the verdict.

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Russia Cracks Down on Dissent: Volkov Sentenced, Shlosberg Under House Arrest

Moscow courts sentenced Leonid Volkov, Alexei Navalny's associate, to 18 years in prison and banned him from the internet for 10 years, while Lev Shlosberg, a Yabloko party member, was placed under house arrest for discrediting the Russian army; both cases are seen as politically motivated.

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Ukraine's Prisoner Exchange Raises Human Rights Concerns

Ukraine's recent prisoner exchange with Russia included 70 Ukrainian citizens, some convicted of collaboration, prompting concern from Human Rights Watch (HRW) who found many prosecutions violated international humanitarian law; Ukraine also disavowed these exchanged citizens.

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Broadway Play "Good Night, and Good Luck" to Air Live on CNN

On Saturday at 7 p.m. ET, CNN will broadcast and stream live the Tony Award-nominated Broadway play "Good Night, and Good Luck," starring George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow, marking the first-ever live broadcast of a Broadway production on the network.

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Iranian Nationals Accused of Spying in UK

Three Iranian nationals, accused of spying for the Iranian regime and targeting journalists from the London-based news site Iran International, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday; they are charged under the National Security Act with a trial set for October 2026.

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