#political-prisoners

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fromTruthout
1 day ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
#human-rights
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

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.
Women
fromtime.com
1 week ago

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.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

55 Days Into Hunger Strike, Activist's Mother Says She Won't Back Down'

Laila Soueif's hunger strike underscores the plight of Egypt's political prisoners and the authoritarian regime's disregard for their rights.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

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.
Women
fromtime.com
1 week ago

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.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

55 Days Into Hunger Strike, Activist's Mother Says She Won't Back Down'

Laila Soueif's hunger strike underscores the plight of Egypt's political prisoners and the authoritarian regime's disregard for their rights.
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#venezuela
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

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
1 month ago
US news

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

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

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
1 month ago
US news

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

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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

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."
Black Lives Matter
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fromTruthout
1 month ago

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

Rep. Ayanna Pressley stated, 'only way to beat a dictator is with defiance,' highlighting the urgency of opposing perceived authoritarianism within the current U.S. administration.
Black Lives Matter
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

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
fromTruthout
2 months ago

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.
#democracy
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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.
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US news
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

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.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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.
UK news
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

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.
#pardons
fromWIRED
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

January 6 Rioters Think Donald Trump's Victory Is Their Get Out of Jail Free Card

fromWIRED
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

January 6 Rioters Think Donald Trump's Victory Is Their Get Out of Jail Free Card

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