Tag #Political Repression

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Navalny's Posthumous Memoir Details Life, Activism, and Death Under Putin

Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, died in prison on February 16, 2024, at age 48; his posthumously published memoir, "Patriot," details his life, activism, imprisonment, and death, offering a firsthand account of the Putin regime and inspiring resistance.

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Mali: Abduction Highlights Tensions Between Government and Religious Leaders

In Mali, the abduction of Daouda Magassa, an associate of Imam Mahmoud Dicko, on February 5th, 2024, underscores rising tensions between the transitional government and religious leaders who criticize its policies, leading to arrests and imprisonment of several imams for expressing dissent.

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Trump's Aid Freeze Cripples Russian and Belarusian Rights Groups

President Trump's 90-day freeze on U.S. aid to Russian and Belarusian rights groups and independent media has caused financial hardship, with some organizations facing potential closure and others adapting by relying on alternative funding sources like private donations and crowdfunding; Belarusian ...

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USAID Dismantling: Impact on NGOs in Russia and Belarus

The United States is disbanding its Agency for International Development (USAID), reducing its staff from 10,000 to 290, impacting numerous NGOs in Russia, Belarus, and Moldova that relied on its funding for human rights and election monitoring; Russia and Belarus praised the decision.

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Coordinated Attack on Bulgarian Media Condemned

In Bulgaria, leaders Kostadin Kostadinov, Delyan Peevski, and Boyko Borisov launched a coordinated attack on journalists and media, accusing them of foreign influence and using terms linked to Russian propaganda; the Association of European Journalists condemned this.

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Tunisia: Harsh Sentences for Ennahda Leader and Opposition Figures

A Tunisian court sentenced Rached Ghannouchi, leader of the Ennahda party, to 22 years in prison on February 5, 2025, along with other political figures, in a case involving alleged conspiracy; this is part of a wider crackdown on opposition since President Kais Saied's 2021 power grab.

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hochroth Minsk: Publishing Belarusian Poetry in Exile

hochroth Minsk, a Belarusian branch of a German publishing house, held an event in Berlin in January 2024, showcasing over 20 books of Belarusian poetry published since its 2022 launch, highlighting the resilience of Belarusian culture amid political repression.

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Libya Bans Rap Music, Citing Moral Concerns

Libya's eastern and western authorities banned rap music due to concerns about obscene content and violations of Islamic morals, impacting artists and potentially restricting freedom of expression.

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Brazilian Family's Resilience During Military Dictatorship

I'm Still Here," a Brazilian film based on a true story, portrays a family's resilience during the 1964-1985 military dictatorship; the wife transforms from homemaker to human rights lawyer after her husband's disappearance.

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Tunisia's Ghannouchi Receives Additional 22-Year Prison Sentence

A Tunisian court sentenced Ennahdha party leader Rached Ghannouchi to an additional 22 years in prison on charges of plotting against state security, bringing his total sentence to 26 years; the ruling is seen by the opposition as a politically motivated crackdown amid an economic crisis and Saied's...

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Investigation Launched into Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu for Alleged Threats

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faces a new investigation for alleged threats against Istanbul's Chief Prosecutor Akın Gürlek and the revelation of an expert witness in several CHP cases. İmamoğlu denies the accusations and a separate ongoing trial labeled 'the idiot case', stemming from his 2019 comm...

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Iran's Surge in Women's Executions in 2024

In 2024, Iran executed at least 31 women, the highest number in 17 years, a surge linked to the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests and a reflection of systemic gender inequality and the regime's repression of dissent. Many women were convicted of killing abusive partners in contexts where marital rape ...

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