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UN Report Details Severely Repressive Conditions in North Korea

A new UN report details the worsening human rights situation in North Korea, citing increased repression, including the death penalty for accessing foreign media, and control over food distribution.

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Increased Repression in Serbia Amidst Ongoing Protests

Following a summer of protests, the Serbian government responded with increased repression, including the use of banned chemical agents, resulting in over 900 arrests but few convictions, sparking concerns about the regime's stability.

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Authoritarian Regimes' Suppression of Science: A Century of Lost Progress

The Soviet Union, Nazi Germany, and Maoist China's suppression of science resulted in a century of lost research, impacting global progress in various fields, and highlighting the vulnerability of scientific advancement to political ideologies.

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Nicaragua: 90% Feel Constant Surveillance Under Ortega Regime

A new poll reveals that 90% of Nicaraguans feel constantly surveilled by the Ortega-Murillo regime through a network of police, paramilitary groups, and political structures, intensifying social control and repression.

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Spain Declares Franco's Meirás Palace a Democratic Memory Site Amidst Controversy

The Spanish government initiated the process of declaring Franco's Meirás Palace a Democratic Memory Site, but this move has angered memorialist associations due to perceived lack of progress and consultation.

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Global Crackdown on NGOs by Authoritarian Regimes

Authoritarian governments globally, including those of Turkey, Hungary, and Russia, are cracking down on NGOs, citing concerns about terrorism and regime change; Greece is also conducting audits of NGOs, potentially mirroring these trends.

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Execution of Xosé Humberto Baena: 50 Years Later

Fifty years after the execution of five individuals, including Xosé Humberto Baena, for the killing of a policeman in Madrid during the Franco regime, Roger Mateos's book, "El verano de los inocentes," revisits the event, highlighting the regime's brutality and the enduring impact on those involved.

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Iran: Families of Protesters Demand Global Action

Families of victims of Iranian government repression, referencing the 2017, 2019, and 2022 protests, call on the global community to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization, sever ties with the regime, impose sanctions, and support Iran's transition to a democracy.

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Germany's Shifting Stance on Iranian Protesters: From Solidarity to Deportation

Following Iran's 2022 "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests, Germany initially pledged protection for persecuted protesters, but has since significantly restricted asylum, deporting individuals even as Iran executes hundreds.

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Guinea: Four Years After Coup, Human Rights Violations Rise Under Military Rule

Four years after seizing power in a military coup, Guinea's junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya, faces mounting criticism over human rights abuses, despite initial promises of reforms and a swift return to constitutional order.

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Indonesia Protests: 8 Dead After Police Brutality Sparks Nationwide Unrest

Following the deaths of eight protesters in late August 2025, triggered by a controversial DPR member allowance increase, Indonesia witnessed widespread demonstrations across major cities, prompting international concern and market volatility.

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Nine Venezuelan Political Prisoners Attempt Suicide Amidst Reports of Inhumane Conditions

Opposition leader María Corina Machado reported on August 22, 2025, that nine political prisoners in Venezuela's Tocorón prison attempted suicide due to inhumane conditions, including food scarcity, restricted visits, and poor hygiene; NGOs claim over 800 political prisoners are held there, contradi...

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