In Nicaragua, Ortega and Murillo now have their legion of 76,800 paramilitariesNicaraguan paramilitaries have been legalized, intensifying the repression under the Ortega-Murillo regime, as described by an unwilling participant.
Nicaragua tightens control of social media to censor dissentThe reform of Nicaragua's Cyber Crime Law intensifies government control over expression and dissent, threatening freedoms both domestically and internationally.
Songs, tears and resistance: the Nicaraguan exile rallying audiences in Costa RicaOlguita Acuna uses music to express the pain of political repression and personal loss faced by Nicaraguans in exile.
In Nicaragua, Ortega and Murillo now have their legion of 76,800 paramilitariesNicaraguan paramilitaries have been legalized, intensifying the repression under the Ortega-Murillo regime, as described by an unwilling participant.
Nicaragua tightens control of social media to censor dissentThe reform of Nicaragua's Cyber Crime Law intensifies government control over expression and dissent, threatening freedoms both domestically and internationally.
Songs, tears and resistance: the Nicaraguan exile rallying audiences in Costa RicaOlguita Acuna uses music to express the pain of political repression and personal loss faced by Nicaraguans in exile.
The wounds of the 1944 deportation still fester in Chechnya and beyondThe history of trauma in Chechnya serves as a dire warning against neglecting the plight of the Ukrainian people.
After an Ex-IDF Soldier's Threats, Anti-Palestinian Racism Left Me UnprotectedThe author critiques the suppression of discussion surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in academic settings.
USC: The university of lockdownUSC's response to student protests highlights a troubling trend of repression and surveillance at universities nationwide.
After an Ex-IDF Soldier's Threats, Anti-Palestinian Racism Left Me UnprotectedThe author critiques the suppression of discussion surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in academic settings.
USC: The university of lockdownUSC's response to student protests highlights a troubling trend of repression and surveillance at universities nationwide.
Five Fingers Crush The Land from NPR's ThroughlineThe Uyghur people in China face severe oppression, including detention, torture, and forced labor.
Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians SayRussia's occupation in Ukraine involves a brutal system of repression aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity through torture and forced assimilation.
The latest attack by the Cuban government against independent journalists: Interrogations, threats, confiscations and exileCuban journalists face severe repression, with interrogations, salary confiscation, and forced resignations amid a government crackdown on independent media.
Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians SayRussia's occupation of Ukraine involves a brutal, institutionalized system of repression aiming to eradicate Ukrainian identity.The situation in occupied areas remains largely hidden from the outside world, complicating efforts to document human rights abuses.
Belarus leader Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners convicted for extremism'Despite some political prisoners being pardoned, repression in Belarus continues with a large number still jailed.
Starting a new life after political imprisonment in Belarus DW 09/21/2024Polina Polovinko and Dmitry Luksha exemplify the risks faced by political dissenters in Belarus, especially under authoritarian regimes.
Five Fingers Crush The Land from NPR's ThroughlineThe Uyghur people in China face severe oppression, including detention, torture, and forced labor.
Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians SayRussia's occupation in Ukraine involves a brutal system of repression aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity through torture and forced assimilation.
The latest attack by the Cuban government against independent journalists: Interrogations, threats, confiscations and exileCuban journalists face severe repression, with interrogations, salary confiscation, and forced resignations amid a government crackdown on independent media.
Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians SayRussia's occupation of Ukraine involves a brutal, institutionalized system of repression aiming to eradicate Ukrainian identity.The situation in occupied areas remains largely hidden from the outside world, complicating efforts to document human rights abuses.
Belarus leader Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners convicted for extremism'Despite some political prisoners being pardoned, repression in Belarus continues with a large number still jailed.
Starting a new life after political imprisonment in Belarus DW 09/21/2024Polina Polovinko and Dmitry Luksha exemplify the risks faced by political dissenters in Belarus, especially under authoritarian regimes.
'Political wall' in Belarus will collapse, says TsikhanouskayaBelarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya draws parallels between the Berlin Wall's fall and current repression in Belarus, urging global support for freedom.
A ritual for a dictator': Lukashenko critics decry Belarus electionLukashenko's presidential election in Belarus is essentially a formality that maintains his long-standing grip on power.
'Political wall' in Belarus will collapse, says TsikhanouskayaBelarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya draws parallels between the Berlin Wall's fall and current repression in Belarus, urging global support for freedom.
A ritual for a dictator': Lukashenko critics decry Belarus electionLukashenko's presidential election in Belarus is essentially a formality that maintains his long-standing grip on power.
Free Ismail Lghazzaoui!Moroccan activist Ismail Lghazzaoui was sentenced to prison for protesting against Israel's actions and American support, highlighting state repression of Palestine solidarity efforts.
How to Build a Homeland Security CampusCampuses resembling armed camps with increased security measures and crackdown on constitutionally protected speech and activism.Decades-long trend of creating homeland security campuses evidenced across multiple US administrations.
Free Ismail Lghazzaoui!Moroccan activist Ismail Lghazzaoui was sentenced to prison for protesting against Israel's actions and American support, highlighting state repression of Palestine solidarity efforts.
How to Build a Homeland Security CampusCampuses resembling armed camps with increased security measures and crackdown on constitutionally protected speech and activism.Decades-long trend of creating homeland security campuses evidenced across multiple US administrations.
Stasi secret police, 35 years on: 'My file is mine' DW 01/14/2025The Stasi's repression could not prevent the fall of the Berlin Wall, signaling the end of its authority.
My Stolen Planet review home-movie bulletins unearths Iran's forbidden pastSharifi's film examines the dichotomy of public and private life in post-revolution Iran through her childhood memories and cultural reflections.
"Vulnerability Is A Strength," Harris Dickinson Opens Up About "Babygirl"The film explores repression and control through sex and challenges established power dynamics in relationships.
In Hama, survivors of the Assad family's first massacre can finally speakThe Assad family's brutal repression in Hama created a culture of silence that lasted decades, but recent events have prompted a resurgence of voices sharing their stories.
They want total control': how Russia is forcing Sami people to hide their identitySami people in Russia face severe repression, forcing them to conceal their identity or risk imprisonment under new terrorism laws.
Moscow doctor accused by patient of criticising war is jailed for five yearsThe sentencing of Nadezhda Buyanova reflects increased repression in Russia aimed at silencing dissent regarding the war in Ukraine.
Veteran human rights advocate freed in swap says Russia is sliding back toward Stalinist timesOleg Orlov, a human rights activist, experienced repression in Russia under Putin's leadership and was forced into exile after his release.
Hungary Welcomes Deal To End Russian Oil Spat With UkraineSergei Krasyuk was sentenced to three years for writing pro-Ukrainian messages on key chains, reflecting Russia's crackdown on dissenters.
Russian father jailed for his daughter's antiwar drawing is releasedThe Moskalyov family's experience highlights severe consequences for expressing antiwar sentiment in Putin's Russia.
Blinken, Lammy Arrive In Kyiv In Show Of SupportExpressing pro-Ukrainian sentiments can lead to serious legal consequences in Russia, as seen in the case of an engineer sentenced for key chain messages.
They want total control': how Russia is forcing Sami people to hide their identitySami people in Russia face severe repression, forcing them to conceal their identity or risk imprisonment under new terrorism laws.
Moscow doctor accused by patient of criticising war is jailed for five yearsThe sentencing of Nadezhda Buyanova reflects increased repression in Russia aimed at silencing dissent regarding the war in Ukraine.
Veteran human rights advocate freed in swap says Russia is sliding back toward Stalinist timesOleg Orlov, a human rights activist, experienced repression in Russia under Putin's leadership and was forced into exile after his release.
Hungary Welcomes Deal To End Russian Oil Spat With UkraineSergei Krasyuk was sentenced to three years for writing pro-Ukrainian messages on key chains, reflecting Russia's crackdown on dissenters.
Russian father jailed for his daughter's antiwar drawing is releasedThe Moskalyov family's experience highlights severe consequences for expressing antiwar sentiment in Putin's Russia.
Blinken, Lammy Arrive In Kyiv In Show Of SupportExpressing pro-Ukrainian sentiments can lead to serious legal consequences in Russia, as seen in the case of an engineer sentenced for key chain messages.
Unveiling Venezuela's Repression: Surveillance and Censorship Following July's Presidential ElectionThe repression in Venezuela post-elections has been severe, marked by violence and the use of technology to suppress dissent.
Operation Knock-Knock': Venezuela Sweeps Up Dissenters After Disputed VoteThe Venezuelan government is repressing dissent following the disputed presidential election.
Maduro regime accused of kidnapping lawyer as Venezuela braces for protestsMaria Corina Machado accuses Maduro's regime of intimidation tactics including kidnapping to suppress opposition and control dissent following a contested election.
Venezuela prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for opposition candidate GonzalezThe July election results in Venezuela remain disputed, with Maduro's authority challenged by opposition claims and international scrutiny.
Unveiling Venezuela's Repression: Surveillance and Censorship Following July's Presidential ElectionThe repression in Venezuela post-elections has been severe, marked by violence and the use of technology to suppress dissent.
Operation Knock-Knock': Venezuela Sweeps Up Dissenters After Disputed VoteThe Venezuelan government is repressing dissent following the disputed presidential election.
Maduro regime accused of kidnapping lawyer as Venezuela braces for protestsMaria Corina Machado accuses Maduro's regime of intimidation tactics including kidnapping to suppress opposition and control dissent following a contested election.
Venezuela prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for opposition candidate GonzalezThe July election results in Venezuela remain disputed, with Maduro's authority challenged by opposition claims and international scrutiny.
Pro-Palestine organizers denounce police brutality, refute claims of outside agitators at Bay Ridge Nakba Day protest * Brooklyn PaperPro-Palestine protest in Bay Ridge condemned excessive force by NYPD at event.
The Student Movement Is Writing a New Chapter of HistoryThe pro-Palestinian movement on university campuses has faced intense repression but has developed new tactics to ensure their message is heard.
The Guardian view on Russia's election: in Stalin's footsteps | EditorialElections in dictatorships can serve as a tool for intimidation and controlling the narrative.Under Putin's rule, Russia is transitioning from authoritarianism to outright autocracy through repressive measures.
Reports: Russian physicists being denied entry to US DW 06/08/2024Russian scientists face repression for opposing war, some flee to US
How the Planet's Biggest Democracy Deals with a Major ScandalPrime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term in office amid increasing dissent and protests in India.