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German Police Raid Targets Eritrean Opposition Group

German authorities conducted a joint raid with Denmark targeting the Eritrean opposition group "Brigade N'Hamedu", known for violent disruption of Eritrean government-backed events in Germany since 2022, resulting in injuries to police officers, though no arrests were made.

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Imamoglu's Arrest Sparks Mass Protests in Turkey

Turkey's largest opposition party nominated Ekrem Imamoglu for president despite his arrest on corruption and terrorism charges, triggering mass protests and raising concerns about the upcoming elections.

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Bounty on Australian Activist's Head Highlights China's Transnational Repression

Anonymous letters containing a $200,000 bounty for Australian lawyer and Hong Kong democracy activist Kevin Yam were sent to Melbourne homes, with similar threats made against another activist, Ted Hui, highlighting China's transnational repression.

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UN Accuses Iran of Using Technology to Suppress Dissent Over Hijab Laws

A UN report accuses Iran of using drones, digital surveillance, and a dedicated app to monitor and punish women who violate the country's strict hijab rules, leading to severe consequences including arrest, assault, and rape.

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Georgia: 100 Days of Protests Met with Brutal Crackdown

For 100 days, Georgians have protested the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party's anti-democratic rule, marked by arrests, violence, and media suppression; journalists face imprisonment, activists are intimidated, and the EU's response is criticized as slow.

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UN Report Condemns Nicaraguan Army's Role in 2018 Protests

A UN report confirms the Nicaraguan army's active role in the 2018 repression of anti-government protests, collaborating with police and paramilitary groups in extrajudicial killings, leaving over 300 dead; the report also criticizes Nicaragua's transformation into an authoritarian state.

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Germany Investigates Eritrean Group for Terrorism

German authorities searched 19 locations, investigating 17 Eritrean-rooted suspects for allegedly belonging to the Brigade N'Hamedu, accused of planning to overthrow the Eritrean government and using violence at pro-Eritrea events in Germany.

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Zelensky's Proposed National Guard Bill Sparks Concerns Over Crackdown on Protests

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov alleges President Zelensky is preparing a new National Guard bill allowing the use of firearms and surveillance against protesters; the National Police recently purchased 18.4 million hryvnia worth of tear gas, suggesting preparations for potential mass ...

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US Government Repression Targets Columbia University Students

The Trump administration cut \$400 million in funding from Columbia University following student protests against Israeli policies, leading to the arrest of a Palestinian-American alumnus and the targeting of other students, highlighting a broader pattern of government repression against dissent.

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Cuba's Broken Promise: Hundreds of Political Prisoners Remain Jailed

Following a deal between the Vatican and the Cuban regime, only about 200 of the promised 553 political prisoners have been released, leaving many families heartbroken and renewing concerns about the government's suppression of dissent.

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Iran's Economic Crisis Deepens, Women Bear Brunt

Iran's economic crisis, worsened by US sanctions and internal issues, disproportionately affects women, pushing many below the poverty line; the Rial's devaluation and inflation, along with government crackdowns, endanger women's rights and activism despite increased self-confidence shown in public ...

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Orbán Announces Crackdown on Critics in Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced a crackdown on critics in a February 22nd, 2035 speech, referring to it as a 'spring cleaning', including potential expulsions and constitutional changes restricting freedoms; this follows the January 2025 imposition of US sanctions on his chief of sta...

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