Tag #Repression

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Lukashenko Wins Fraudulent Belarusian Election Amidst International Condemnation

Belarus's central election commission announced Alexander Lukashenko's reelection with 86.82% of the vote on Monday, a result rejected by the opposition and the EU as fraudulent; this follows decades of authoritarian rule marked by repression and close ties with Russia, including the recent deployme...

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Dissolved Algerian Human Rights League Reforms in France Amidst Crackdown

Exiled members of the dissolved Algerian League for the Defence of Human Rights reformed the organization in France, highlighting the ongoing crackdown on pro-democracy activists in Algeria under President Tebboune, resulting in at least 215 prisoners of conscience and impacting the Algerian diaspor...

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Soviet Musicians Under Stalin: A Story of Suppression and Resilience

Michel Krielaars' "The Sound of Utopia" recounts the experiences of Soviet musicians during Stalin's reign, detailing their persecution, artistic suppression, and the ultimate resilience of music as a form of cultural resistance.

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Lukashenko's Seventh Term: Belarus Holds a Potemkin Election"

Belarus's January 26th, 2025, presidential election, expected to result in Alexander Lukashenko's seventh term, is characterized by a complete lack of opposition, suppressed media, and absent international observers, representing a stark departure from past elections and a step toward totalitarianis...

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Belarus's Sham Election: Silence Amidst Brutal Repression

This Sunday, Belarus will hold a sham election under Alexander Lukashenko's regime, expected to be met with silence due to brutal repression since 2020, which has included over 30,000 detentions, torture, and at least four deaths, prompting calls for Western action.

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Belarusian Nobel Laureate Faces Harsh Imprisonment

Belarusian human rights activist and Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski is serving a 10-year sentence in harsh conditions in Penal Colony No. 9 for alleged extremism, highlighting the Belarusian government's ongoing crackdown on dissent ahead of a presidential election.

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Lukashenko Wins Seventh Term in Belarusian Election Amid Repression

Alexander Lukashenko won a seventh term as Belarusian president in an election denounced as a sham by the EU and opposition, securing 87.6% of the vote according to an official exit poll, amid a crackdown on dissent that has led to the exile or imprisonment of his opponents and the exodus of approxi...

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Bulgaria Debates Confronting Communist Past: Commission on Files' Future Uncertain

A debate rages in Bulgaria over the future of the Commission on Files, with some seeking its closure while others propose expanding it into a National Memory Institute to confront the communist past; the creation of such an institute is considered crucial for accurately representing historical event...

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Lukashenko's Seventh Term: Belarus's Authoritarian Consolidation

Alexander Lukashenko is expected to win a seventh term as Belarusian president on January 26th, 2025, in an election marked by the absence of real opposition, widespread repression, and a complete lack of international observation.

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Iran Arrests Protesters Following Death Sentences for Political Prisoners

Following death sentences for political prisoners Vrish Marandi and Pakhshani Azizi, at least 20 protesters were arrested in Iran's Kurdistan province and neighboring regions, while Mahsa Amini's father was charged with "spreading false news" and "propaganda against the system" for protesting.

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Belarus Election: Lukashenko Seeks Re-election Amidst Repression

Belarus holds a sham presidential election this Sunday, with Alexander Lukashenko seeking re-election amid widespread opposition claims of a rigged process, ongoing repression, and the absence of independent observers, following the 2020 protests which were violently suppressed.

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Maduro's Controversial Reelection Sparks Government Crackdown in Venezuela

Amidst a contested election where the opposition claims victory, Nicolás Maduro prepares for his third term as Venezuelan president, prompting a government crackdown with increased security, mass arrests of opposition figures including a former presidential candidate, and a palpable climate of fear.

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