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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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Odinga Demands Compensation for Victims of Kenyan Protests Following Ruto's Apology

Following a national apology from President William Ruto, Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga is demanding compensation for the families of approximately 60 young Kenyans killed during June 2024 protests against the 2024 finance bill; 2 murder cases are currently before the courts, with 22 more un...

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Presidents Ruto and Museveni Issue Unprecedented Public Apologies Amidst Human Rights Concerns

Kenyan President Ruto and Ugandan President Museveni issued rare public apologies for past government mistakes, including human rights abuses and suppression of dissent, prompting mixed reactions and raising questions about the sincerity and long-term impacts of these actions.

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Maduro Regime Detains Opposition Figures Following Low-Turnout Election

Following a Venezuelan election with low voter turnout, the Maduro government launched a wave of arrests targeting opposition leaders, activists, and journalists, including Catalina Ramos of Vente Venezuela and several women leaders from various opposition groups.

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Belarusian Author Faces Charges, New Novel Sells Rapidly Despite Censorship

Sasha Filipenko, a Belarusian author, faces criminal charges in Belarus for his writing, yet his new novel, "The Elephant," is rapidly selling in Belarus and published in Russia despite censorship and threats against him and his works.

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Venezuela Opposition Figure Arrested Ahead of Elections

Venezuela's opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested on "terrorism" charges Friday, sparking international concern ahead of weekend parliamentary elections; the arrest is part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures following a disputed presidential election in July 2024, resulting in ...

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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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Belarusian Activist Nina Baginskaya Faces Trial

78-year-old Belarusian activist Nina Baginskaya faces trial in Minsk for displaying national symbols in 2024, facing up to three years imprisonment for repeated violations of mass event regulations; her activism dates back to 1988, encompassing protests against Soviet and Lukashenko's regimes.

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Trump Administration Pauses Student Visas, Implements Social Media Monitoring

The Trump administration paused student visa interviews globally, implementing social media monitoring for all applicants, impacting international students, particularly those perceived as politically active, potentially harming universities financially, as part of a broader tightening of immigratio...

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Uganda Suspends Military Ties with Germany Amid Accusations of Subversion

Uganda has accused German Ambassador Mathias Schauer of subversive activities, prompting the suspension of all military cooperation with Germany, a decision the German Foreign Ministry calls "absurd" and "baseless".

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Istanbul Students Detained for Slogan Against Erdoğan

Two students were detained in Istanbul on May 24th for chanting a slogan perceived as insulting to President Erdoğan at a student-organized festival; their lawyer contests the legality of the arrests within a context of broader political protests.

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US Supports Venezuelan Opposition After Maduro Regime Crackdown

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Venezuelan opposition leaders released from a 13-month siege in the Argentinan embassy in Caracas, following a Maduro regime crackdown that included the arrest of Juan Pablo Guanipa and over 70 others ahead of the upcoming elections. The release involved a ...

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