Tag #Political Repression

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Russia Accuses EU of Plotting Hungarian Regime Change

Russia's foreign intelligence agency accuses the European Commission of plotting to replace Hungary's government with the Tisza party in 2026, a claim echoed by Hungarian media and denounced by opposition leaders who highlight increasing violence against Tisza supporters.

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Chad Opposition Leader Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Chadian opposition leader Succès Masra received a 20-year prison sentence and a 1 billion CFA franc fine for alleged involvement in a May massacre that killed 42 people; his defense claims the trial was politically motivated.

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US Lawyer Defends Armenian Church Amidst Government Crackdown

Renowned American lawyer Robert Amsterdam arrived in Yerevan to defend the Armenian Church and those imprisoned for supporting it, including businessman Samvel Karapetyan whose company is facing nationalization, citing a pattern of government repression against religious figures and their supporters...

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Chadian Opposition Leader Masra Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

In Chad, opposition leader Succès Masra received a 20-year prison sentence and a 1525-euro fine for allegedly spreading hate speech and aiding murder, related to a May massacre in Mandakao that killed at least 42 people; 64 others received the same sentence.

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EU Reaffirms Support for Belarusian People Five Years After Disputed Elections

On the fifth anniversary of Belarus's 2020 disputed elections, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the EU's continued support for the Belarusian people, emphasizing the release of over 1000 political prisoners and the fulfillment of democratic aspirations, alongside a 3 bil...

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Belarus: Five Years After Protests, Repression Persists

In 2020, Belarusian protests against Lukashenko's fraudulent re-election, exacerbated by COVID-19 mismanagement, were met with violent repression. Over 8,500 faced politically motivated prosecutions, and over 60,000 were imprisoned, despite Lukashenko's recent claim that he will not seek re-election...

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US Report Condemns Germany's Human Rights Record

The 2024 US State Department human rights report harshly criticized Germany for restricting free speech and assembly, citing police surveillance and the AfD's classification, contrasting sharply with previous reports and prompting a strong German response; El Salvador, a close Trump ally, received a...

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Escalating Repression of Free Speech in Belarus

Belarusian journalist Elena Vasilyeva details the escalating repression of free speech and political dissent in Belarus, recounting personal experiences of detention and highlighting the gradual normalization of authoritarian tactics.

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Russia Expands Definition of Extremist Groups, Increasing Online Repression

Russia's new laws classify online groups as extremist if one member is convicted under Article 282.1, expanding FSB capabilities and potentially leading to increased politically motivated prosecutions.

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Belarusian Journalist's Account of 2020 Election and Subsequent Repression

Belarusian journalist Ulyana Boboeid describes witnessing irregularities in the August 9, 2020, Belarusian presidential election, the subsequent crackdown on protests, and her subsequent escape from the country due to government repression of independent media, highlighting the lasting impact on her...

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Belarusian Political Prisoner's Ordeal Exposes Regime's Repression

Palina Charenda-Panassiouk, a Belarusian historian, spent four years in prison for opposing Lukashenko's regime, facing inhumane conditions including forced labor and solitary confinement; her release and exile highlight the Belarusian regime's systematic suppression of dissent and its recent, seemi...

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Belarus Five Years After Protests: Unchanged Regime, Continued Repression

Following a disputed 2020 election in Belarus, massive protests erupted, met with violent suppression by authorities; at least 8,519 people have faced political prosecution since then, and the regime continues its crackdown, though it has released some prisoners in exchange for potential Western con...

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