A proposed modification to the penal code of Cuba might make support for independent journalists and media organizations illegal.
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Myanmar Women Take The Lead In Resisting The Military
Women are on the frontlines of the anti-coup protests taking place since the junta ousted the civilian government a year ago.
A Culture Of Torture And Fear Is Rife In Russia’s Prisons
Photo and video material documents the extent of violence in Russia’s prisons. DW spoke to victims and their families. They shared harrowing accounts.
Iran’s Crushing Of Protests Followed By Security State’s Growth
In the past year, protests among society have been increasing in number and size including among teachers, retirees, farmers, and workers.
Kazakhstan Protesters Arbitrarily Arrested, Beaten
Kazakhstan has arbitrarily arrested peaceful protesters, ill-treated and tortured some detainees, and interfered with detainees’ access to lawyers.
Amnesty: Israel Maintains ‘System Of Oppression And Domination’
In a new report, Amnesty International accuses Israel of running an “apartheid” state. Israel has accused the rights group of antisemitism in response.
Sudanese Take To The Streets In Latest Anti-Coup Protests
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Sudan’s capital and other cities across the country Sunday to again ask the junta to leave.
Is Britain’s Proud Democracy Under Threat?
A precursory glance through the Prime Minister’s Wikipedia page identifies at least three distinct ‘controversies’ since 2021.
Panama’s Success Is Defying Political Science
The Latin American country has experienced one of the world’s most impressive – and surprising – trajectories of the past three decades.
Freed Activist Ramy Shaath Says Egypt Is ‘A Big Cell’
Egyptian-Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath denounced Egypt as “a big cell” weeks after his release from jail and departure for France.