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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.

Nicaraguan Exile and Ortega Critic Roberto Samcam Shot Dead in Costa Rica

Julia Nawalnaja Launches ‘Zukunft Russlands’ Channel to Bypass Kremlin Censorship

Kenyan and Ugandan Activists Allege Torture and Sexual Assault by Tanzanian Security

Venezuelan Opposition Figure Juan Pablo Guanipa Arrested on Terrorism Charges Before Elections

Tunisian Court Sentences Opposition Figures to Up to 66 Years in Mass Trial

Tunisian Court Sentences Opposition Figures to Up to 66 Years in Mass Trial

Protests Over İmamoğlu's Arrest Intensify as Opposition Expands Mobilization

Protests in Turkey Intensify Over Istanbul Mayor’s Arrest and Broader Discontent

Mass Trial of Tunisian Opposition Figures Begins Amidst Allegations of Political Motives

One Year After Alexei Navalny's Death, Russians Mourn Amidst Repression

Lukashenko Secures Seventh Term in Belarus Amid Dismissal of Election Legitimacy

Belarusian Catholic Priest Sentenced to 11 Years for Criticizing Government

Tunisia's Controversial Presidential Election Raises Democracy Concerns

Lithuania Refers Belarus to ICC for Alleged Crimes Against Humanity

Peru Mourns Polarizing Former President Alberto Fujimori

Bangladesh Faces Unrest as Student Protests Turn into Nationwide Uprising

Belarus Pardons German Man Sentenced to Death

Russian Poets Sentenced to Prison for Anti-War Verses