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Russia Seeks FSB Control Over Detention Centers Amidst Rising Security Concerns

A Russian bill proposes returning seven detention centers to the FSB's control, citing a rise in espionage, terrorism, and extremism cases, raising concerns about human rights and due process.

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Threatening Letter Targeting Hong Kong Activist in Australia Sparks Federal Police Investigation

An anonymous letter offering a \$200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui, who is currently residing in Australia, was sent to his Adelaide law firm, prompting an investigation by the Australian Federal Police and strong condemnation from the A...

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Lukashenko Begins Seventh Term Amidst Repression and International Condemnation

Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in for a seventh term as president of Belarus on Tuesday, claiming his rule enjoys widespread popular support despite widespread international condemnation and accusations of electoral fraud and human rights abuses.

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Istanbul Students Protest Imamoglu Arrest

Thousands of university students protested in Istanbul on March 29th, marking the seventh day of demonstrations following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on March 23rd, marching from Macka Park to Sisli Municipality, highlighting widespread opposition.

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Lukashenko's Lavish Inauguration on Belarus's Day of Liberty

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held a large-scale inauguration ceremony on March 25th, coinciding with the Day of Liberty, a date commemorating the 1918 independence declaration of the Belarusian National Republic, in contrast to his secretive 2020 inauguration.

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Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Sparks Protests and Crackdown in Turkey

Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a main political rival of President Erdogan, was arrested on Wednesday for alleged corruption and terrorism links, sparking widespread protests and a government crackdown resulting in over 50 arrests and 16 injured police officers.

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Belarusian Author Wins Leipzig Prize Amidst Exile and Censorship

Alhierd Bacharevič, a Belarusian author exiled for his anti-imperialist novel "The Dogs of Europe," won the Leipzig Prize for European Understanding on March 26, 2024, highlighting the growing awareness of Belarusian literature and the situation in Eastern Europe; his book, banned in Belarus, offers...

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575 Detained in Turkey Following İmamoğlu Arrest"

Following the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, 575 people have been detained in Turkey, with 178 remaining in custody, 86 under judicial control, and 38 under house arrest; authorities cited violations of Turkey's assembly laws and resistance to police.

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Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Student Activist

Columbia University student Yunseo Chung, a green card holder, faced deportation after attending a pro-Palestinian sit-in; a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order halting deportation efforts after she filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.

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Trump Administration Seeks to Deport Pro-Palestinian Activist

The Trump administration is seeking to arrest and deport 21-year-old Columbia University student Yunseo Chung, a legal permanent resident, following her participation in pro-Palestinian protests; this action, similar to the case of Mahmoud Khalil, raises concerns about the suppression of political s...

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Philosophical Steamboat": 1922 Soviet Exile of Intellectuals

In 1922, around 300 dissenting Russian intellectuals, including doctors, professors, and writers, were forcibly exiled by the Soviet government on ships known as the "Philosophical Steamboat," reflecting the regime's intolerance toward opposition.

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Columbia University Concedes to Trump Administration Demands, Sparking Academic Freedom Debate

Columbia University agreed to the Trump administration's demands to restore $400 million in federal funding, including banning masks at protests, hiring more security, and reviewing admissions, sparking controversy over academic freedom.

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