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2 hours ago

Court In Kazakhstan Finds All 19 Defendants Guilty For Anti-China Protests

The court on April 13 found all defendants guilty of inciting inter-ethnic discord following a protest in which participants demanded the release of an ethnic Kazakh detained in Xinjiang.
Social justice
London music
fromConsequence
2 hours ago

Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja Speaks Out Against "Unlawful" Pro-Palestine Protest Arrest

Robert Del Naja was arrested for protesting against the ban of Palestine Action, criticizing the use of the Terrorism Act for peaceful demonstrations.
#iran
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iranian authorities remain defiant, urge supporters to stay in streets

The US delegation failed to gain the trust of Iran in negotiations to end the war, according to Iranian officials.
World news
fromNew York Post
16 hours ago

Iranians issue chilling warning to U.S. as they celebrate deportation of regime offspring

Iranians celebrate visa cancellations for regime relatives, viewing it as a significant step against those exploiting the U.S.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

A Former Prisoner of the Iranian Regime Watches Trump's War

A journalist reflects on his wrongful detention in Iran and the chaos affecting his homeland.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Iran doubles down on executions

Iran has executed multiple political prisoners amid ongoing conflict, with at least two dozen more facing imminent execution.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iranian authorities remain defiant, urge supporters to stay in streets

The US delegation failed to gain the trust of Iran in negotiations to end the war, according to Iranian officials.
World news
fromNew York Post
16 hours ago

Iranians issue chilling warning to U.S. as they celebrate deportation of regime offspring

Iranians celebrate visa cancellations for regime relatives, viewing it as a significant step against those exploiting the U.S.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

A Former Prisoner of the Iranian Regime Watches Trump's War

A journalist reflects on his wrongful detention in Iran and the chaos affecting his homeland.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Iran doubles down on executions

Iran has executed multiple political prisoners amid ongoing conflict, with at least two dozen more facing imminent execution.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
1 day ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
#viktor-orban
Europe politics
fromemptywheel
6 days ago

Putin's Puppet Project in Peril - emptywheel

Viktor Orbán has created a far-right network funded by Hungarian public money and Russian oil revenues, significantly impacting European politics.
Europe politics
fromemptywheel
6 days ago

Putin's Puppet Project in Peril - emptywheel

Viktor Orbán has created a far-right network funded by Hungarian public money and Russian oil revenues, significantly impacting European politics.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Scarcity, Surveillance, and the Return of Hard Power Week In Review

Bitcoin remains above $71,000, indicating institutional demand and potential for broader adoption amid macroeconomic developments and a 4-year cycle breakout test.
#protest
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
New York City

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
12 hours ago

Palestine Action ban protest in London sees 523 people arrested including 87-year-old

Over 500 people were arrested during a protest in London against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting strong public support for the organization.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Protesters in downtown Boston demand 'complete end' to 'illegal wars' with Iran, Lebanon

Demonstrators in Boston protested against U.S. military actions in Iran and Lebanon, calling them illegal and unjustifiable.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

Fifteen protesters were arrested after occupying Palantir's lobby during a Passover seder to condemn ICE operations.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Police begin arrests at UK protest against Palestine Action ban

Hundreds protested in Trafalgar Square against the ban on Palestine Action, leading to arrests and calls for free speech and government accountability.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
#russia
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Over 200 people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration

The Independent provides critical coverage of key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
#immigration
fromFortune
4 days ago
US politics

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

NYC politics
fromURL Media
3 days ago

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents

Over half of the nearly 200 detainees at NYC's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration detention practices.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine

Resistance in politics mirrors physical resistance, slowing government actions and generating public response, as seen in the backlash against Trump's deportation efforts.
US politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
#trump
fromFortune
4 days ago
Left-wing politics

Democrats begin to realize that an illegal war and a threat of genocide are grounds for Trump's removal | Fortune

Left-wing politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

Democrats begin to realize that an illegal war and a threat of genocide are grounds for Trump's removal | Fortune

Democrats are increasingly calling for Trump's removal from office following his threats against Iran.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Trump's threats against Iran spark fears over potential war crimes

Trump threatens Iran with severe consequences, raising concerns over potential war crimes and violations of international law.
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Turkey: DW correspondent Uludag still in custody

Alican Uludag has been charged with three criminal offenses: 'publicly insulting the president,' 'public dissemination of misleading information,' and 'publicly denigrating institutions of the state.' He faces up to 19 years in prison if convicted.
Law
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Iran is a turning point for Europe's liberation from Donald Trump

Europe is shifting away from US influence regarding the US-Israel war against Iran, reflecting a complex and evolving political landscape.
France politics
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

French pair head home after more than three years in Iranian jail

Two French nationals are returning from Iran after three years in prison on espionage charges amid heightened tensions with the US.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Guardian view on North Korea and the Kims: whoever's at the helm, the regime serves only itself | Editorial

Kim Ju-ae's public appearances alongside her father have emphasized her military credentials, including driving a tank, and state media has described her as a great person of guidance.
Women in technology
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

UK government urged to act over proposed illegal Israeli settlement

Former UK diplomats urge government to threaten action against companies involved in illegal Israeli settlement plans in the West Bank.
Washington DC
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Ukrainian civilians abducted, tortured in Russian prisons

Oleh Shevandin was abducted in 2015 and remains imprisoned in Russia without formal charges or legal representation.
#human-rights
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's sanctions against a UN human rights expert show free speech is dying |

Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian people, as concluded by multiple international human rights organizations and experts.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
Law
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Turkey: DW correspondent Alican Uludag remains in custody

Alican Uludag faces serious charges in Turkey, with ongoing legal proceedings raising concerns about judicial fairness and fundamental rights.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Iran war: Talks collapse is bad news for ordinary Iranians

US-Iran talks ended without a deal, but diplomatic channels remain open despite significant gaps between both sides.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

More than 500 people arrested at London rally for Palestine Action

Pro-Palestinian protesters in London faced over 500 arrests during a demonstration against UK government complicity in Gaza genocide.
#palestine-action
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UK accused of intimidation tactics' against bailed pro-Palestine activists

Two young pro-Palestinian activists were arrested in the UK, raising concerns about government intimidation tactics against Palestine solidarity movements.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Over 200 arrests occurred during a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the group's legal status.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UK accused of intimidation tactics' against bailed pro-Palestine activists

Two young pro-Palestinian activists were arrested in the UK, raising concerns about government intimidation tactics against Palestine solidarity movements.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Over 200 arrests occurred during a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the group's legal status.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Top Palestinian Children's Rights Group Shutters After Being Targeted By Israel

Defense for Children International-Palestine ceased operations due to Israel's attacks and restrictions on human rights organizations, impacting advocacy for Palestinian children's rights.
World news
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Evidence Challenges US Account of Deadly Strike in Iran

U.S. military may have misled about a February airstrike in Iran that killed 21 people, using a new missile designed for maximum casualties.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Russia labels human rights group Memorial 'extremist'

The Supreme Court's ruling stated that Memorial and its supporters are 'clearly anti-Russian in nature and are aimed at destroying the basic foundations of Russian statehood, violating its territorial integrity, and eroding historical, cultural, spiritual, and moral values.'
Russo-Ukrainian War
#ice
US news
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

US Concentration Camps Exist to Expand the Power of Trump's Authoritarian Regime

ICE's negligence in medical care has led to multiple deaths in custody, including Emmanuel Damas from a treatable infection.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

They can reach me wherever': China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report

Transnational repression tactics by Hong Kong authorities target dissidents abroad, using financial means to intimidate and control them.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail

Campaigners believe Qesser Zuhrah was arrested due to an Instagram story that allegedly encouraged people to take direct action, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression.
UK news
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Nobel Prize Committee condemns Russian move to criminalise rights group

Memorial won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for documenting human rights abuses in Russia and faces designation as an extremist organization by Russian authorities.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Myanmar's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president

Min Aung Hlaing aims to improve international relations and ties with ASEAN following Myanmar's coup and ongoing civil unrest.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Guinea-Bissau on edge after activist's killing

Vigario Luis Balanta, a critic of Guinea-Bissau's military regime, was found murdered, raising concerns about civic space and human rights in the country.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Palestine weekly wrap: Protests sweep West Bank after death penalty law

Israeli strikes on Gaza escalate, and a new law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians has sparked widespread protests and international condemnation.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Iran releases on bail Japan national jailed amid antigovernment protests

A Japanese citizen has been released on bail in Iran, according to Japan's top government spokesperson, months after their detention amid the country's antigovernment protests.
World news
World news
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Iranians, Watching Precarious Ceasefire, Express Desperation Over What's Next

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz under pressure from the U.S.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Civilians under fire by gangs in Gaza: What happened in Maghazi?

Armed men raided the Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza, engaging in gunfights with rival groups amid ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

American journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq

US journalist Shelly Kittleson was released after being kidnapped in Baghdad, with conditions set by the militia responsible for her abduction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

We still deserve due process,' says Cambodian man deported by US to Eswatini

Even if you were a convicted felon, at the end of the day we still deserve due process. If our due process is taken away, anybody else's due process can be taken away.
World news
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime - and Fighting Back

Mass detention systems expand through legal 'end runs' and normalization; rapid U.S. detention infrastructure growth signals a dangerous escalation requiring organized resistance.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Nepal's ex-PM Oli detained over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown

Arrest of former leaders marks the start of justice in Nepal following a deadly crackdown on protesters.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK arresting Palestine Action supporters is censoring free speech, says US official

Arresting supporters of Palestine Action censors free speech and likely causes more harm than benefit.
Social justice
fromAxios
2 months ago

Leaders urge action in 2026: "We are on the brink of tyranny and authoritarianism"

Authoritarian-style enforcement is eroding civil rights, protest freedoms, and democracy, prompting state and local legal actions and demands for inclusive civil rights strategies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump-led abuses amid democratic recession' put human rights in peril, HRW report says

Global democratic backsliding endangers human rights and the rules-based order, with concentrated assaults on US democratic institutions and accountability mechanisms.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trump is pulling America under authoritarian rule, international human rights groups warn

United States shows democratic backsliding: erosion of civil liberties, weakened rule of law, normalization of coercive state power, and targeted attacks on marginalized groups.
#iran-protests
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

After dozens died in Israeli jails, death penalty law rattles Palestinians

Dozens of Palestinian prisoners have died in Israeli prisons over the past two and a half years, some during torture while others as a result of medical neglect by prison authorities, rights groups say. Now, Israel is making plans for the execution of possibly hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held on charges of fatal attacks against Israelis, according to an Israeli media report, under what legal experts have called racist legislation that has rattled the families of thousands of Palestinians in Israeli jails.
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fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Venezuela releases dozens of prisoners in 2 days, hundreds more still detained

266 political prisoners have been released since Jan. 8, but roughly 600 dissidents remain detained amid disputes over official release counts.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How an Assad-era law is threatening Syrian civil society

Law No. 93 of 1958 remains in force in Syria, allowing the state to control, restrict and dissolve civil society organizations without judicial oversight.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hong Kong national security trial of three pro-democracy activists to open

Three Hong Kong pro-democracy activists face a national security trial for organising Tiananmen Square memorials and risk up to ten years' imprisonment if convicted.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Rights group warns on Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners

Palestinian detainees report systemic torture, sexual assault, and inhumane treatment across Israeli prisons and detention centers.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Israeli prisons are akin to torture camps', Israeli rights group finds

At least 84 Palestinian prisoners died in Israeli jails since October 2023 amid alleged systematic abuse, denial of medical care, deliberate starvation, and withheld bodies.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Police States Are Terrifying, But They Are Brittle. I Witnessed This in Tunisia.

A mass movement in Tunisia toppled a 24-year dictator fifteen years ago, showing how quickly entrenched authoritarian systems can collapse.
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