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Right-wing politics

Why I Had to Flee the United States

Life under authoritarian regimes is dominated by constant fear and uncertainty about personal safety.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

France politics

Tunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

Tunisia an open-air prison', say protesters at anti-President Saied march

Social justice

"We Are Not Victims. We Are Fighters": Russian Political Prisoners, Including Left Sociologist Boris Kagarlitsky, Demand Freedom

Right-wing politics

Why I Had to Flee the United States

Life under authoritarian regimes is dominated by constant fear and uncertainty about personal safety.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

France politics

Tunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

Tunisia an open-air prison', say protesters at anti-President Saied march

Social justice

"We Are Not Victims. We Are Fighters": Russian Political Prisoners, Including Left Sociologist Boris Kagarlitsky, Demand Freedom

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#palestinian-rights

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Democrats Travel to Louisiana ICE Prisons to Demand Release of Khalil, Ozturk

fromwww.aljazeera.com

World news

Pro-Palestinian Lebanese fighter released from French prison after 40 years

Black Lives Matter

Democrats Travel to Louisiana ICE Prisons to Demand Release of Khalil, Ozturk

fromwww.aljazeera.com

World news

Pro-Palestinian Lebanese fighter released from French prison after 40 years

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fromNew York Post

Demand freedom for Jimmy Lai - the brave dissident Beijing can't break

Jimmy Lai, a political prisoner in Hong Kong, symbolizes the struggle for freedom and democracy in the region.

Undue process? Russian journalists await verdict in Moscow DW 03/12/2025

Four Russian journalists are on trial for being linked to an extremist group, facing up to six years in prison if convicted.

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fromwww.aljazeera.com

A nation behind bars: Why has Israel imprisoned 10,000 Palestinians?

Israel's political prisoner population continues to escalate, especially impacting children and women.

Meet the Jailed Husband of Iran's Most Prominent Women's Rights Defender

Reza Khandan faced arrest for advocating women's rights in Iran, demonstrating resilience against governmental oppression.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Black Lives Matter

Laila Soueif, on 247th day of hunger strike for jailed British-Egyptian son, defiant in face of death

fromAdvocate.com

NYC LGBT

Jon Lovett and Tim Miller team up to 'raise hell' over gay asylum-seeker vanished to El Salvador by Trump

fromNew York Post

Demand freedom for Jimmy Lai - the brave dissident Beijing can't break

Jimmy Lai, a political prisoner in Hong Kong, symbolizes the struggle for freedom and democracy in the region.

Undue process? Russian journalists await verdict in Moscow DW 03/12/2025

Four Russian journalists are on trial for being linked to an extremist group, facing up to six years in prison if convicted.

Black Lives Matter

fromwww.aljazeera.com

A nation behind bars: Why has Israel imprisoned 10,000 Palestinians?

Israel's political prisoner population continues to escalate, especially impacting children and women.

Meet the Jailed Husband of Iran's Most Prominent Women's Rights Defender

Reza Khandan faced arrest for advocating women's rights in Iran, demonstrating resilience against governmental oppression.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Black Lives Matter

Laila Soueif, on 247th day of hunger strike for jailed British-Egyptian son, defiant in face of death

fromAdvocate.com

NYC LGBT

Jon Lovett and Tim Miller team up to 'raise hell' over gay asylum-seeker vanished to El Salvador by Trump

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fromwww.nytimes.com

Bukele Proposes Deal That Would Free Deported Venezuelans

Bukele proposes repatriating Venezuelan detainees from the U.S. in exchange for freeing political prisoners in Venezuela.

fromThe Washington Post

Venezuela's Maduro releases U.S. Air Force veteran from detention

U.S. military veteran Joseph St. Clair was released after six months of imprisonment in Venezuela, facilitated by Richard Grenell.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

El Salvador's president proposes repatriating Venezuelans sent by Trump, but wants Venezuela to free prisoners in return.

fromMiami Herald

Miami food

Miami congressman urges Noem not to deport Venezuelan torture victim

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US news

El Salvador's Bukele suggests prisoner swap for Venezuelans deported by US

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

Venezuela frees 10 Americans in swap for deported migrants in El Salvador

fromwww.nytimes.com

Bukele Proposes Deal That Would Free Deported Venezuelans

Bukele proposes repatriating Venezuelan detainees from the U.S. in exchange for freeing political prisoners in Venezuela.

fromThe Washington Post

Venezuela's Maduro releases U.S. Air Force veteran from detention

U.S. military veteran Joseph St. Clair was released after six months of imprisonment in Venezuela, facilitated by Richard Grenell.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

El Salvador's president proposes repatriating Venezuelans sent by Trump, but wants Venezuela to free prisoners in return.

fromMiami Herald

Miami food

Miami congressman urges Noem not to deport Venezuelan torture victim

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US news

El Salvador's Bukele suggests prisoner swap for Venezuelans deported by US

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

Venezuela frees 10 Americans in swap for deported migrants in El Salvador

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Reform UK mayor says Bob Vylan's chants show two-tier justice'

Reform UK mayor Andrea Jenkyns argues Bob Vylan's chants at Glastonbury showcase a possible two-tiered justice system if no arrests occur.

UK politics

Supporters Rally Behind Political Prisoner Who Stopped White Supremacist Attack

The public has rallied behind Christopher Trotter and John Cole, known as 'the Pendleton 2,' fighting for their release after decades in prison for political actions.

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Independent films

fromwww.theguardian.com

Two Prosecutors review a petrifying portrait of Stalinist insurrection

The film portrays the chilling effects of Stalin's oppressive bureaucracy on individuals, emphasizing guilt, fear, and paranoia.

fromIrish Independent

Bobby Sands statue unveiled to mark anniversary of IRA hunger striker's death

"By their heroism and sacrifice, Bobby and the other hunger strikers ensured that the cause of Irish freedom was renewed, and now in 2025 we are closer than ever to undoing the justice of partition and reuniting our country."

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Mass. lawmakers travel to Louisiana to speak to Tufts grad student being held by ICE

Two grad students detained by ICE are considered political prisoners, violating their rights and due process.

Black Lives Matter

In Op-Ed From ICE Jail, Mahmoud Khalil Blasts Columbia's Complicity Under Trump

Mahmoud Khalil condemns Columbia's role in his abduction and calls for reclaiming the university to support Palestinian rights.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Alexei Navalny supporters visit grave on first anniversary of his death

European leaders blame Putin for Alexei Navalny's death, highlighting the ongoing struggle for democracy in Russia.

Europe news

EU delegation visits jailed Erdogan rival Imamoglu in Istanbul

fromwww.theguardian.com

Alexei Navalny supporters visit grave on first anniversary of his death

European leaders blame Putin for Alexei Navalny's death, highlighting the ongoing struggle for democracy in Russia.

Europe news

EU delegation visits jailed Erdogan rival Imamoglu in Istanbul

fromMiami Herald

Trump administration reinstates some Cuba democracy programs, but turns off Radio Marti

U.S. State Department reinstates some funding for Cuban independent media and aid, but doubts remain about ongoing commitment to democracy promotion.

Black Lives Matter

"I Am a Political Prisoner," Writes Mahmoud Khalil From ICE Jail

Students and advocates must unite to defend the right to protest for Palestine, as illustrated by Mahmoud Khalil's recent arrest.

fromNew York Post

Miranda Devine: While Hunter Biden vacations in South Africa, a brave whistleblower rots in a Cyprus jail

The imprisonment of whistleblower Gal Luft highlights alarming disparities in legal treatment related to political corruption allegations involving the Biden family.

Everyday cooking

fromwww.theguardian.com

Crumble, cookies and madeleines recipes of hope for Iran's jailed women

Writing can empower individuals, particularly in oppressive environments, highlighting the transformative power of literature.

fromwww.nytimes.com

A Hamas Leader's Release From Prison Reopens Old Wounds in Israel

The release of hostages and prisoners during the Israel-Hamas truce ignites mixed emotions of joy and deep anguish on both sides.

fromThe Local Germany

Navalnaya leads Berlin march against Ukraine war

Yulia Navalnaya leads protests against Putin, emphasizing hope and resilience in opposition to the regime amid geopolitical tensions.

fromwww.npr.org

Belarus has released 3 from prison, including an American and a journalist

Belarus released three prisoners, including an American and a Radio Free Europe employee, following a U.S.-Russia exchange deal.

fromBusiness Insider

Trump says he'll issue sweeping pardons for January 6 participants

Trump pledges to pardon many convicted January 6 defendants during inaugural celebration.

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