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Turkish Human Rights Defender Arrested

Turkish human rights defender Nimet Tanrıkulu, a founder of the Human Rights Association (IHD), was recently arrested and detained for four days following questioning regarding her travels to Suleymaniyah and Erbil; this is the latest in a series of arrests and legal challenges faced by Tanrıkulu fo...

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Nicaragua: 229 Torture Cases Documented Since 2018 Protests

A Nicaraguan NGO documented 229 cases of torture against people detained since the 2018 protests, using over 40 methods; the government has also stripped approximately 450 exiled citizens of their nationality since February 2023.

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Algeria's Transnational Repression Silences Dissent

The Algerian government is targeting its citizens abroad for expressing criticism, leading to self-censorship and fear of returning home, as exemplified by the recent arrest of writer Boualem Sansal. This transnational repression, intensified since the 2020 pandemic, aims to suppress the Hirak movem...

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Georgia: Postponement of EU Talks Sparks Mass Protests and Clashes

Following disputed elections and the postponement of EU accession talks until 2028, thousands protested in Tbilisi, leading to clashes with police, over 150 arrests, and condemnation from international bodies. The opposition boycotts parliament, citing electoral irregularities.

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Malian Politician Arrested for Criticizing Burkina Faso Junta

A Malian politician was arrested for criticizing Burkina Faso's military rulers, highlighting the ongoing political tensions and crackdowns in the region.

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Azerbaijan's COP29 Presidency Under Fire

Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 is criticized due to its human rights abuses and reliance on fossil fuels. Journalist Emin Huseynov, now in exile, urges international pressure for change.

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"Honduras' State of Exception: A Catastrophic Failure"

"Honduras' December 2022 state of exception, intended to curb gang violence, led to a surge in human rights abuses, including 600 complaints against state agents and 25,896 detentions, with negligible impact on extortion rates, according to human rights organizations."

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Turkey Replaces Kurdish Mayors Amidst Protests and Regional Geopolitical Shifts

Following the March 2024 municipal elections, the Turkish government replaced eight Kurdish mayors, including Gülistan Sönük of Batman, with state-appointed administrators, citing alleged links to the PKK, resulting in widespread protests and arrests.

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Maduro Accuses Machado of Assassination Plots Amidst Widespread Repression in Venezuela

Nicolás Maduro accused María Corina Machado of multiple assassination plots, providing no evidence, while six of her aides are besieged in the Argentinian embassy in Caracas, facing dire conditions; this coincides with 1,903 political prisoners in Venezuela, including 42 minors, following a disputed...

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Overseas Chinese Activists Continue "White Paper" Movement Amidst Risks

Two years after the "White Paper" protests in China, overseas Chinese activists are continuing to commemorate the movement and advocate for human rights, despite facing risks and potential repercussions for their families in China.

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Russian Doctor Convicted for Criticizing Ukraine War

A Russian doctor is convicted of spreading false information about the military for criticizing the war in Ukraine, highlighting the Kremlin's crackdown on dissent.

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Belarus Lawyer Crisis

The Lukashenko regime's repression of lawyers in Belarus has created a severe shortage, leaving many without legal representation and violating basic human rights.

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