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Russia's Intensified Cultural and Educational Influence in Belarus
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, five Russian Houses in Belarus have intensified pro-Russian narratives in education, from preschool to higher education, leveraging the Belarusian regime's repression of Belarusian culture to promote a shared historical space and cultivate a pro-Russian...
Russia's Intensified Cultural and Educational Influence in Belarus
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, five Russian Houses in Belarus have intensified pro-Russian narratives in education, from preschool to higher education, leveraging the Belarusian regime's repression of Belarusian culture to promote a shared historical space and cultivate a pro-Russian...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Ends Commentary Amidst Terrorism Charges
Professor Nuray Mert, a Turkish journalist and academic, announced she is ending her political commentary due to fear for her safety and that of Turkey, following a terrorism charge related to a 2014 photograph taken in the Syrian Kurdish region, resulting in a travel ban.
Turkish Journalist Ends Commentary Amidst Terrorism Charges
Professor Nuray Mert, a Turkish journalist and academic, announced she is ending her political commentary due to fear for her safety and that of Turkey, following a terrorism charge related to a 2014 photograph taken in the Syrian Kurdish region, resulting in a travel ban.
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52% Bias Score
Yale Professor Leaves US Citing Fascism Parallels Under Trump
Yale University professor Jason Stanley, a renowned scholar of fascism, relocated to the University of Toronto due to fears of government targeting under the Trump administration, drawing parallels between Trump's policies and fascist regimes; his departure highlights concerns about academic freedom...
Yale Professor Leaves US Citing Fascism Parallels Under Trump
Yale University professor Jason Stanley, a renowned scholar of fascism, relocated to the University of Toronto due to fears of government targeting under the Trump administration, drawing parallels between Trump's policies and fascist regimes; his departure highlights concerns about academic freedom...
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64% Bias Score
Georgia Increases Protest Penalties Amidst Political Crackdown
Georgia's government approved legislation increasing penalties for protest-related offenses, leading to several arrests and physical assaults on opposition politicians, amid an ongoing political crisis since the ruling party's decision to freeze EU accession talks.
Georgia Increases Protest Penalties Amidst Political Crackdown
Georgia's government approved legislation increasing penalties for protest-related offenses, leading to several arrests and physical assaults on opposition politicians, amid an ongoing political crisis since the ruling party's decision to freeze EU accession talks.
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48% Bias Score
Salvadoran Activist Rearrested Amidst Human Rights Crackdown
Following his 2022 acquittal on fraud charges and his July 2024 denouncement of government officials for abuses within El Salvador's prison system, activist Fidel Zavala was rearrested on February 25, 2025, on charges of gang-related activities; his rearrest coincided with raids on human rights orga...
Salvadoran Activist Rearrested Amidst Human Rights Crackdown
Following his 2022 acquittal on fraud charges and his July 2024 denouncement of government officials for abuses within El Salvador's prison system, activist Fidel Zavala was rearrested on February 25, 2025, on charges of gang-related activities; his rearrest coincided with raids on human rights orga...
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Boycott Calls Spark Debate Over Freedom and Government Control
Turkey's president and religious leader issued boycott calls against specific products and media outlets, prompting public debate over freedom of choice and highlighting government influence over institutions and potential human rights violations.
Turkey Boycott Calls Spark Debate Over Freedom and Government Control
Turkey's president and religious leader issued boycott calls against specific products and media outlets, prompting public debate over freedom of choice and highlighting government influence over institutions and potential human rights violations.
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80% Bias Score
Turkish Government Represses Actors Supporting Opposition Boycotts
Turkey's crackdown on actors supporting opposition boycotts of pro-government entities resulted in job losses, social media bans, and arrests, highlighting the government's suppression of dissent and control over state media like TRT, despite constitutional guarantees of free speech.
Turkish Government Represses Actors Supporting Opposition Boycotts
Turkey's crackdown on actors supporting opposition boycotts of pro-government entities resulted in job losses, social media bans, and arrests, highlighting the government's suppression of dissent and control over state media like TRT, despite constitutional guarantees of free speech.
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52% Bias Score
US-Russia Prisoner Swap: Ballerina Freed After 12-Year Sentence for £40 Charity Donation
US-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina, jailed in Russia for a £40 donation to a Ukrainian charity, was released in a prisoner swap with the US, exchanging her for German-Russian citizen Arthur Petrov, accused of exporting sensitive microelectronics to Russia.
US-Russia Prisoner Swap: Ballerina Freed After 12-Year Sentence for £40 Charity Donation
US-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina, jailed in Russia for a £40 donation to a Ukrainian charity, was released in a prisoner swap with the US, exchanging her for German-Russian citizen Arthur Petrov, accused of exporting sensitive microelectronics to Russia.
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56% Bias Score
Tanzanian Opposition Leader Charged with Treason
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was arrested on April 10th and charged with treason, an offense punishable by death, following a political rally dispersed with tear gas; this escalates concerns about political repression ahead of October's elections.
Tanzanian Opposition Leader Charged with Treason
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was arrested on April 10th and charged with treason, an offense punishable by death, following a political rally dispersed with tear gas; this escalates concerns about political repression ahead of October's elections.
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52% Bias Score
Shin Bet Official Admits to Illegal Arrests, Raising Concerns About Abuse of Power in Israel
A Channel 11 report exposed a Shin Bet official admitting to illegally arresting and detaining religious Jews in Judea and Samaria without evidence, prompting condemnation from the Prime Minister's Office and highlighting systemic issues within Israel's security and legal institutions.
Shin Bet Official Admits to Illegal Arrests, Raising Concerns About Abuse of Power in Israel
A Channel 11 report exposed a Shin Bet official admitting to illegally arresting and detaining religious Jews in Judea and Samaria without evidence, prompting condemnation from the Prime Minister's Office and highlighting systemic issues within Israel's security and legal institutions.
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72% Bias Score
Armenia: Freedom House Report Highlights Judicial Bias, Police Brutality, and Limited Reform
Freedom House's 2024 report scores Armenia 54/100 ("partly free"), citing political influence on the judiciary, police brutality (e.g., the June Tavush protest), and minimal progress in anti-corruption reforms, despite government efforts.
Armenia: Freedom House Report Highlights Judicial Bias, Police Brutality, and Limited Reform
Freedom House's 2024 report scores Armenia 54/100 ("partly free"), citing political influence on the judiciary, police brutality (e.g., the June Tavush protest), and minimal progress in anti-corruption reforms, despite government efforts.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Revokes Visas of Over 300 Students Amid Free Speech Concerns
The Trump administration revoked visas of over 300 students, primarily for activities deemed against U.S. interests, following a new directive allowing scrutiny of student social media activity for visa ineligibility, sparking concerns about free speech and due process.
Trump Administration Revokes Visas of Over 300 Students Amid Free Speech Concerns
The Trump administration revoked visas of over 300 students, primarily for activities deemed against U.S. interests, following a new directive allowing scrutiny of student social media activity for visa ineligibility, sparking concerns about free speech and due process.
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48% Bias Score
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