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Father of Russian Opposition Figure Charged with Financing Banned Group

On Thursday, Russian authorities charged Mikhail Volkov, the 69-year-old father of opposition figure Leonid Volkov, with financing the banned Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), an act punishable by up to eight years in prison. This follows a pattern of targeting family members of exiled opposition fi...

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Yale Professor Leaves U.S. Citing Trump Administration's Attacks on Universities

Yale University philosophy professor Jason Stanley is leaving the U.S. for Canada due to the Trump administration's targeting of university funding, which he sees as an attack on democracy using Jewish people as a pretext; he will join the University of Toronto.

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US Sanctions Six Hong Kong Officials Over "Transnational Repression"

The United States sanctioned six Hong Kong and Chinese officials for alleged "transnational repression," prompting condemnation from Hong Kong's government and escalating tensions with China over Hong Kong's autonomy.

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Pro-Palestinian Activist Leaves US Amidst Trump Administration Crackdown

Cornell University doctoral candidate Momodou Taal, a dual UK-Gambian citizen, is leaving the US due to fears of detention after his student visa was revoked following participation in pro-Palestinian protests; the Trump administration has reportedly revoked over 300 visas targeting pro-Palestinian ...

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Moldova Sentences Opposition Lawmaker, Russia Denies Interference

Moldova sentenced opposition lawmaker Alexandru Nesterovski to 12 years in prison for allegedly receiving illegal funds; Russia denies involvement and urges pragmatic relations, while Moldova cracks down on opposition figures tied to Russia ahead of elections.

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Turkey Crackdown: Arrests and Restrictions on Speech Spark Concerns

In Turkey, widespread protests resulted in numerous arrests, including journalists and political figures, on charges ranging from terrorism to speaking on unknown topics, sparking concerns about free speech and assembly.

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Russian Court Upholds Five-Year Sentence Against Anti-War Deputy

A Russian court upheld a five-year sentence against former Moscow municipal deputy Alexei Gorinov for "justifying terrorism," based on two phrases from a 14-hour prison conversation about the Azov Battalion and the Crimean Bridge bombing, despite his anti-war statements.

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Missing Belarusian Activist: Phone Found in Belarus

Belarusian activist Anzhalika Mielnikava and her two daughters have disappeared from Warsaw, Poland; her phone was later found in Belarus, leading to a police investigation and raising concerns about her safety and potential state involvement.

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Bautzen Prison Uprising: A Symbol of DDR Oppression

The 1950 prisoner uprising at Bautzen prison, known as "Gelbes Elend" (Yellow Misery), in East Germany was brutally suppressed by the SED regime, exposing inhumane conditions and leading to improved conditions, though many prisoners did not survive; the uprising became a symbol of DDR oppression.

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Belarus After 2020: Petz's Book Chronicles a Nation's Transformation

Ingo Petz's new book, "Rasender Stillstand," analyzes Belarus's political evolution since the 2020 protests, highlighting the challenges of reporting on the increasingly isolated nation and the importance of understanding its regional context in relation to the war in Ukraine. The book is published ...

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Mass Protests Erupt in Turkey Following Arrest of Opposition Leader

Hundreds of thousands protested in Istanbul against the arrest of main opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu on contested charges of corruption and terrorism, sparking one of the largest demonstrations against President Erdogan; the CHP party claims 2.2 million participated, though this is unconfirmed; t...

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Yale Professors Leave for Canada Amidst Trump Administration's Higher Education Crackdown

Three Yale professors—Jason Stanley, Marci Shore, and Timothy Snyder—are leaving for the University of Toronto, citing the Trump administration's attacks on higher education, including funding cuts to universities perceived as insufficiently combating antisemitism and restrictions on transgender wom...

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