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Tunisian Court Sentences 21 Opposition Figures to Long Prison Terms

Rights groups say the heavy verdicts solidify President Kais Saied’s use of terrorism laws to crush political dissent.

Turkey Expands Opposition Crackdown to Izmir With Over 150 Detained

John Lee Promotes Security Gains on Hong Kong’s 28th Handover Anniversary

Museveni Signs Law Reinstating Military Trials of Civilians in Uganda

Georgia Holds Opposition Leader Nika Melia in Pre-Trial Detention as Crackdown Intensifies

Mali’s Military Government Dissolves All Political Parties

Burkina Faso Junta Foils Alleged Coup Plot Tied to Ivory Coast

American Detained in Belarus for Alleged Illegal Border Crossing

Lebanon Approves Extradition of Activist Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi to UAE

Myanmar Releases Over 6,000 Prisoners in Independence Day Amnesty

U.S. Sanctions Russian Judge for Detention of Activist Opposing Ukraine War

House Bill Grants Treasury Greater Power to Revoke Nonprofit Tax Status

Hong Kong Court Denies Jimmy Lai's Request for Jury in Libel Case

U.N. Experts Report Escalating Repression in Venezuela After Disputed Election

Azerbaijan's Ruling Party Poised for Slim Majority in Snap Election

Freed Russian Activist Ilya Yashin Vows to Continue Anti-War Efforts

Myanmar Junta Extends State of Emergency for Sixth Time

Disappearance of High-Profile Russian Political Prisoners Raises Speculation