Political Repression

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Russian Election Watchdog Leader Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of Golos, was convicted under 'undesirable organization' laws in a case denounced as politically motivated.

Russian Journalist Ekaterina Barabash Reaches Paris After Daring Escape

Tunisia Intensifies Crackdown on Dissent with Arbitrary Detentions

Four Russian Journalists Sentenced to Prison for Alleged Navalny Ties

Tanzania's Opposition Party CHADEMA Barred from Elections, Leader Charged with Treason