Irish rappers came to support Cubans. The dissident criticizes them
Irish rappers visit Cuba to show solidarity, facing criticism from a local dissident.
"He Had to Be from a Verified Family." Historian on the Normalization Role of "Uncle Richard"
Historian Petr Blažek comments on the controversial figure of Richard Chlad, claiming that despite Chlad's assertion of infiltrating the Communist Party to undermine it, he was not a typical dissident or agent and participated actively in the normalization era.
"A society where everyone hates each other".. A Jewish dissident professor unravels the illusions of Zionism in an interview with Al Jazeera Net
A Jewish dissident professor critiques the Zionist movement, highlighting the presence of dissenting voices within Jewish communities that challenge the dominant narrative.
Pietrangelo, the dissident portrayed up close He loves Russia, but that of Florensky
The article discusses Pietrangelo Buttafuoco's views on cultural dialogue and the importance of including all nations, including Russia, in cultural discussions at events like the Venice Biennale.
Municipal Elections: In Reims and Draguignan, the RN allies with a dissident LR against the outgoing mayor
In Reims and Draguignan, the National Rally (RN) has formed an alliance with a dissident right-wing candidate to challenge the incumbent mayor in the municipal elections.
Slain Iran activist previously posted that suspects were plotting his murder
Masood Masjoody, an Iranian dissident and former Simon Fraser University instructor, was murdered in British Columbia, leading to the arrest of two individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who had prior associations with him.
Terry Glavin: ‘Pursuing my murder’ — Iranian dissident warned about those now charged in his death
Iranian dissident Masood Masjoody, who expressed fears for his life, was recently found murdered, with two individuals now charged in connection to his death.
Belarusian dissident M. Kalesnikava claims to have read 700 books in prison
Belarusian dissident Maria Kalesnikava, recently released from prison, reports having read 700 books during her confinement.
The Italian-Venezuelan politician Williams Dávila released: "During my imprisonment, I faced isolation and mistreatment"
Williams Dávila, an Italian-Venezuelan dissident and former deputy in Venezuela, recounts his 550 days of imprisonment marked by severe mistreatment and isolation in Maduro's regime prisons.
Totalitarianism in Russia did not end even after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The old regime just adapted to new conditions, says dissident
In an interview with dissident Alexander Podrabinek, he discusses his rejection of forced emigration to Israel, his time in a labor camp, and his views on the persistence of totalitarianism in Russia post-Soviet Union.
Ecuador bombs a training camp of a dissident faction of the FARC with the support of the United States
Ecuador, with U.S. support, bombed a training camp of a dissident FARC faction located near the Colombian border.
US reaches out to Iran’s Kurds, but will they be ‘hung out to dry’ this time?
The US is engaging with Iranian Kurdish dissident groups amid complex geopolitical dynamics, raising concerns about the historical treatment of Kurds by Washington.
Masih Alinejad, Iranian dissident in exile: "Iranians fear that Trump will follow the Venezuelan scenario"
Masih Alinejad, an exiled Iranian activist, expresses concerns that the political situation in Iran may deteriorate further under potential U.S. leadership similar to Venezuela's.
Municipal Elections in Marseille: An Assistant of Benoît Payan Announces a Dissident List
Christine Juste, an assistant to Marseille's mayor Benoît Payan, has announced her candidacy for the mayoralty after being excluded from the official candidate list.
Margaret Mitchell, the AI dissident who challenged Google: "If you place in a chatbot the trust you should place in your peers, you will be manipulated"
Margaret Mitchell, a prominent figure in AI ethics, criticized the trust placed in AI chatbots, arguing that it invites manipulation.
Jimmy Lai is risking everything for democracy. We can't ignore what China is doing
The article discusses the sentencing of Hong Kong dissident Jimmy Lai, emphasizing the stakes for democracy in China amidst his punishment.
Alysa Liu, the gold on the notes of Donna Summer: the first withdrawal, the dissident Chinese father, the triumph
Alysa Liu's recent gold medal performance is highlighted, along with her family's background and the challenges she faced.
Preventive prison for 20 alleged members of the 'Oliver Sinisterra' front in Esmeraldas
Twenty individuals have been placed in preventive detention for their alleged involvement in arms trafficking as members of the dissident FARC group 'Oliver Sinisterra' following a military operation in Ecuador.
Belarus Releases Dissident Statkevich
Belarus has released dissident Mikoła Statkevich from prison after he suffered a stroke, as confirmed by his wife.
Belarus released dissident Mikalai Statkevich from prison
Belarus has released 69-year-old dissident Mikalai Statkevich five months after he refused to leave the country as part of a prisoner exchange facilitated by the United States.
Europe should negotiate with Lukashenko, says Belarusian dissident
A Belarusian dissident argues that Europe must engage in dialogue with Lukashenko's regime.
The dart frog and the toxin linked to Alexei Navalny’s death
New test results suggest that Russian dissident Alexei Navalny died from a toxin derived from the poison dart frog, further highlighting the dangers of exotic poisons historically used by the Russian state against its adversaries.
Poison from a rare frog – and from Putin – blamed for Navalny's death
Five Western intelligence agencies claim the Kremlin poisoned dissident Alexei Navalny with a rare frog toxin, leading to his death in a Siberian prison camp.
20 KILO LIFE ⟩ What to take with you when you are sent to another world overnight
The article discusses the experiences of dissident Heiki Ahonen and his wife Rita, who transitioned from Soviet Estonia to Sweden in 1988, drawing parallels to present-day choices and cultural shifts.
Dissidents, whose name is in the Cheka bags. Who was Juris Ziemelis?
The article recounts the life of Juris Ziemelis, a Latvian dissident who faced imprisonment and deportation due to his resistance against Soviet rule.
Kidnapping of a Senator in Colombia: The FARC Dissidence Would Be Responsible, According to the Prosecutor's Office
Colombian senator Aida Quilcué was briefly kidnapped in her region, with a FARC dissident faction being blamed for the incident.
The Mexican Right Supports the Opponent Rosa María Payá During Her Visit to the Country Amidst the Crisis with Cuba
The Mexican political right rallies around Rosa María Payá, a Cuban dissident, during her unofficial visit to Mexico amidst ongoing tensions with Cuba.
Chinese Dissident and Catholic Activist Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
Jimmy Lai, a Catholic human rights activist, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong under national security charges.
The CIA was interested, but he remained loyal to the KGB. 40 years have passed since the exchange of agent Köcher
The article reflects on the 40-year anniversary of the exchange of agent Karel Köcher for dissident Anatoly Shcharansky, highlighting Köcher's loyalty to the KGB despite being a CIA infiltrator.
Colombia: Senator who was kidnapped freed safe and sound
Colombian Senator Aída Kilcué was safely recovered shortly after being kidnapped in a violence-prone region controlled by dissident groups of the former FARC.
Venezuela detains Juan Pablo Guanipa, key ally of Corina Machado, after releasing him
Venezuelan authorities have re-arrested dissident Juan Pablo Guanipa just hours after his release, highlighting the regime's limits on reconciliation gestures.
From Russia to Venezuela, from power to counter-power, young people really want to engage in politics: "There is a thin line when criticism turns into surrender"
A group of young activists from different backgrounds, including a Russian activist and a Venezuelan dissident, engage in discussions about political activism and societal transformation during a recent event in Madrid.
In New Caledonia, independence activists want to 'neutralize' the Bougival agreement
In New Caledonia, dissident independence activists have formed a new association, aiming to undermine the recently approved Bougival agreement.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards converted to a monster,' co-founder Mohsen Sazegara says
In an interview, Mohsen Sazegara, the co-founder of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, expressed his belief that the organization has transformed into a harmful entity.
Newsfilter: Kotlár may become the first dissident of Fico's government
Peter Kotlár, the government commissioner for overseeing resource management during the COVID-19 pandemic, faces charges for spreading false information, positioning him potentially as the first dissident of the Fico administration.
Trump on Reza Pahlavi: 'Very likable, but I don't know if the Iranians will accept him'
Trump expresses skepticism about the support for exiled Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi amid discussions of a potential collapse of the Tehran regime.
Iranian dissident unloads on American left's silence on deadly protests
Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad criticizes the American left for their silence regarding the deadly protests in Iran, attributing it to an ideological stance rather than mere oversight.
Iran protests spark regime survival question as exiled dissident says it feels like a ‘revolution’
As protests escalate in Iran, with reports of thousands killed, analysts are questioning whether the Islamic Republic faces its most significant threat since the 1979 revolution or whether it retains enough power to endure.
Iran, flight canceled for the dissident director Ali Asgari. He was expected in Bologna for his film
Dissident director Ali Asgari's flight to Bologna for his film screening was canceled, raising concerns about his well-being, although his distribution company confirmed he is safe.
Iran, dissident Rashidi: 'General strike like in the times of the Shah to overthrow the regime'
Dissident Rashidi advocates for a general strike to overthrow the Iranian regime, drawing parallels to past opposition movements during the Shah's rule.
Colombian rebel faction calls for a front to confront the American threat
Nestor Gregorio Vera, leader of the largest dissident group from the former FARC, urges other rebel factions to unite against what he perceives as increasing U.S. military intervention in the region following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Waiting for Trentini, the "dripping" of Caracas
The announcement by chavista parliament president Jorge Rodríguez regarding the release of prisoners, described as a 'unilateral' decision for peace, has resulted in only a minimal number of releases, with notable individuals including dissident lawyer Rocío San Miguel among them.
Dissident Boualem Sansal: 'In Algeria, they would kill me'
Algerian author Boualem Sansal, who was imprisoned for a year as a political prisoner, discusses his recent release, his desire to return to Algeria, and his challenges in starting a new life at the age of 76.
This left that stands with Maduro protects a drug trafficking leader
Alejandro Peña Esclusa, a Venezuelan political dissident exiled in Italy, criticizes those in Italy and Europe supporting Maduro amid celebrations in Caracas for freedom.
Venezuelan dissident outlines risks and opportunities as Venezuela enters post-Maduro era
Following the removal of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan dissident Isaias Medina emphasizes the necessity of a peaceful transition for the country's future.
‘A cult of death’ — Former Soviet dissident on Russia and authoritarianism's global rise
Igor Pomerantsev, a former Soviet dissident, discusses the repressive nature of authoritarian regimes like Russia and their effects on free thinkers.
The Demon of Adam Michnik / On the Sad Ends of Central European Liberalism
The article discusses Adam Michnik's role as a polarizing figure in Central European liberalism, highlighting his historical significance as a dissident and founder of the influential newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza.