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Kenya Apologizes to Tanzania Amidst Allegations of Activist Torture

Kenyan President Ruto apologized to Tanzania for unspecified wrongdoings, following reports of torture and detention of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire in Tanzania while supporting imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu.

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Beijing in Silence: Aftermath of Tiananmen Square

On June 6, 1989, Beijing remained tense following the Tiananmen Square massacre, with shortages of essential supplies, divisions within the military, and an uncertain future as the death toll rose, estimated in the thousands, with at least 700 injured at Capital Hospital alone.

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Burundi Elections: Ruling Party Wins Amidst Economic Crisis and Repression

Burundi's elections, held amidst soaring inflation, fuel shortages, and political repression, saw the governing CNDD-FDD party maintain its grip on power; however, opposition parties reported intimidation and harassment of their supporters.

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Chad: Release of Opposition Figure Amidst Continued Crackdown on Dissent

In Chad, the release of opposition figure Robert Gam on June 3rd, 2024, following eight months of detention, has not quelled concerns over government repression; at least three journalists remain imprisoned on charges of plotting against the state and collaborating with Russia, while the former Prim...

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DR Congo Bans Media Coverage of Joseph Kabila Amidst Political Tensions

The Congolese government banned media from reporting on former President Joseph Kabila and his party due to accusations of treason and links to the M23 rebels; the M23 vowed to defy the ban, while activists and analysts criticized it as an abuse of power.

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Saraçhane Protests: Echo of Gezi, 12 Years Later

Following Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest, young people who experienced the 2013 Gezi Park protests gathered in Saraçhane Square, emphasizing the enduring demands for freedom, justice, democracy, and equality, highlighting the continuity of political activism in Turkey.

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Globus's Memoir Highlights Popular Belarusian Writer Amidst Official Neglect

Adam Globus's new book, "My Neighbor Korotkevich," recounts memories of the beloved Belarusian writer, highlighting his popularity despite official neglect, and reflects a trend in Belarusian publishing towards shorter, more frequent releases.

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Serbian Student Protests Challenge Vucic's Rule

Students in Serbia have been protesting for six months against President Aleksandar Vucic's government due to corruption concerns and the government's handling of a fatal building collapse that killed 16 people; the government accuses students of being manipulated by foreign powers and has responded...

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Moscow Blogger Abducted, Released Amidst Claims of Anti-Muslim Statements

Moscow businessman and blogger Areg Shchepikhin was abducted near Yaroslavsky Station, then released; Chechen authorities cited his anti-Muslim statements as the reason for his detention by law enforcement, while six suspects were detained; the Kremlin's involvement suggests a calculated response to...

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Iranian Editor Imprisoned for Liking Tweet

Hussain Shabanehzadeh, an editor and translator, was arrested in Ardabil, Iran, on June 5, 2024, for liking a tweet by Ayatollah Khamenei more than the tweet itself received likes. He was subsequently subjected to torture and coerced into a televised confession, facing charges of espionage and anti-...

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Turkish Officials Call for Judicial Reform Amidst Rule of Law Concerns

Nineteen former Turkish officials and legal experts, including former Constitutional Court President Haşim Kılıç, published a declaration titled "Call for Justice," criticizing the erosion of the rule of law in Turkey due to political interference in the judiciary and the misuse of anonymous witness...

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Istanbul Police Arrest Dozens During Gezi Park Protest Anniversary

Turkish police arrested at least 87 demonstrators in Istanbul on the twelfth anniversary of the Gezi Park protests, blocking access to Taksim Square and arresting opposition figures, highlighting ongoing suppression of dissent.

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