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Bangladesh Redeploys Troops and Detains Activists Over Banned Awami League Anniversary

The redeployment shows the government is using security forces to prevent mobilisation following reported activist deaths.

Iranian Court Confirms One-Year Prison Term for Filmmaker Jafar Panahi

Thai Court Acquits Thanathorn on Royal-Insult and Cybercrime Charges

U.S. Tourist in Mallorca Seeks Asylum in Spain Over Fear of Trump's Policies

U.S. Allows Venezuela to Fund Maduro’s Defense Under New OFAC Licenses

KP Warns of Boycott as CM Afridi Signals Protest Drive and Presses Resource Claims

Myanmar Frees Ousted President Win Myint in Thingyan Amnesty

Myanmar Frees 4,335 in New Year Amnesty and Commutes All Death Sentences

Myanmar Junta Frees 4,335 Prisoners in New Year Amnesty

Benin Heads to Presidential Vote With Talon’s Finance Chief as Clear Front-Runner

Cuba Starts Holy Week Amnesty To Free 2,010 Prisoners

Bolsonaro Leaves Hospital for 90-Day House Arrest on Health Grounds

Panama Apologizes After Detaining and Deporting Former Brazilian Minister During Airport Layover

Imamoglu’s Mass Corruption Trial Opens With Courtroom Clash and Brief Suspension

Imamoglu’s Mass Trial Opens at Silivri With Tight Controls

Iran Elected Vice-Chair of UN Charter Committee

Venezuela Delays Final Vote on Broad Amnesty Law as Student Protests Mount

Venezuelan Opposition Figure Reported Under House Arrest After Re-Detention

Venezuelan Opposition Says Juan Pablo Guanipa Abducted Hours After Prison Release Before Amnesty Vote

Lithuania Keeps Volkov’s Residence Permit After Security Review