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Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to India focuses on economic diversification amid rising security tensions associated with India's transnational repression.

The article discusses the legacy of Rwandan gospel singer Kizito Mihigo, whose recent death and previous arrests underline ongoing government repression of free speech in Rwanda.

Iran has cautioned students resuming protests to respect 'limits' as tensions rise with the U.S. over nuclear issues and protest repression.

Protests have erupted once again in Iran as students return to universities, reigniting political discontent against the regime amid claims of government repression.

The Senegalese government has intensified its crackdown on homosexuality, resulting in the arrest of approximately twenty people, including notable figures from media and culture.

The article discusses how Russian citizens continue to protest against government policies despite widespread repression, particularly focusing on a recent protest in Vladivostok against a new car recycling tax.

Turkish authorities arrested a German correspondent for Deutsche Welle in Ankara, accusing him of disseminating misleading information and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Argentina is bracing for a general strike and protests as the government of Javier Milei seeks to push through labor reform legislation.

The U.S. Department of State has imposed visa restrictions on 18 Iranian officials due to their involvement in the repression of recent anti-government protests in Iran.

Miroslava Čierna discusses her experiences with civic activism in Slovakia and the potential risks faced by activists under the current government.

The Argentine government led by Javier Milei has issued unusual security measures for the press ahead of anticipated protests against labor reform, cautioning about potential risks.

Student protests in Senegal have escalated into violence, with university dormitories set ablaze and a death reported in Dakar amid police repression and ongoing scholarship payment issues.

The family of Iranian protester Hooman, killed by government troops during demonstrations, was reportedly forced to pay for the bullet that ended his life, highlighting the dire circumstances surrounding protests in Iran.

Piotr Schab, responsible for mass repression against judges during the PiS government, is running for the National Council of the Judiciary in Poland, supported by an association of judges linked to the political reforms of the ruling party.

Global rallies have taken place in support of Iranian anti-government protesters facing severe repression, with significant participation in cities worldwide.

Hundreds of thousands rallied in Toronto and other cities globally to support Iranians protesting government repression and calling for political change.

Iranian security forces have intensified their crackdown on protesters, forcibly detaining two sisters linked to recent national demonstrations.

Protesters gathered in Munich to condemn the Iranian government's violent repression of protests in January, with calls for international action against Tehran.

Iranians faced a severe digital blackout following nationwide protests, which serves as a warning about the potential for similar tactics in other countries, particularly in Europe.

Iran has arrested several reformist politicians in response to their criticism of the government's crackdown on protests, intensifying control over moderate factions due to fears of political instability.

Over 7,000 demonstrators have been killed by the Iranian government during protests against its regime, according to reports from various human rights organizations.

The FSB has reported a record number of citizens reporting each other in Russia, a trend reminiscent of the Soviet era, largely driven by government repression and the suppression of dissent.

Violence between law enforcement and students at the University of Dakar has led to one death and many injuries, intensifying the rift between students and the government.

Venezuela's government is advancing an amnesty law while simultaneously restricting political freedoms, signaling a lack of commitment to free elections.

The Iranian government has arrested at least seven reformist politicians, indicating an effort to isolate the moderate reformist president and tighten internal control within the regime.

Recent arrests of prominent Iranian reformists in Tehran are linked to internal power dynamics and ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear discussions.

Venezuelan authorities have re-arrested dissident Juan Pablo Guanipa just hours after his release, highlighting the regime's limits on reconciliation gestures.

Women's rights advocates worldwide have condemned the Ugandan government for systematic violence against women in the wake of the January 2026 elections.

This article outlines serious human rights violations and repression in Russia under Vladimir Putin's regime, emphasizing the government's violent control over its citizens.

Cuban authorities have detained two young influencers who had been critical of the government amidst a new economic crisis.

Iran has sentenced Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven years in prison following her hunger strike amid ongoing government repression of dissent.

The UN rights chief has urged the Burkina Faso government to cease repression of civic space and reconsider its plan to dissolve all political parties as the junta continues to suppress dissent.

Italian police are now allowed to temporarily detain suspects before street gatherings to prevent unrest, following a new order approved by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government.

Several NGOs and experts estimate that the violence against Iranian protesters has resulted in between two to three times more deaths than those recognized by the government.

Following a recent massacre, many Iranians are openly expressing their anger despite the regime's efforts at repression, leading to increased nervousness within the government apparatus.

Piotr Schab, a neo-judge known for mass repression against judges under PiS's government, is set to participate in an event by the far-right Confederation and faces disciplinary action for breaching judicial neutrality.

Marijana Puljak, a member of the Center party, has urged the Croatian government to declare the Iranian ambassador a person non grata and expel him in response to the Iranian regime's violence and repression against its citizens.

Piero Fassino criticizes the 5-Star Movement's abstention from supporting a motion against the Iranian government's violent repression of protests, highlighting discontent even among allies of the broader coalition.

Iranian filmmaker Fariborz Kamkari expresses hope for genuine democracy in Iran amidst ongoing struggles for human rights and government repression.

The Spanish government has advised its citizens in Iran to leave the country amid protests that have reportedly left over 3,000 dead due to repression, according to an NGO.

The Spanish Foreign Ministry has urged Spaniards in Iran to leave due to the severe ongoing crisis and violent government repression of mass protests.

The Spanish government has advised its citizens in Iran to leave amid a wave of protests that have reportedly resulted in over 3,000 deaths due to government repression.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the Iranian government's violent repression of protesters, emphasizing the right to safely express political opinions.

The Venezuelan government claims to have released many political prisoners, but criticisms persist that repression is ongoing, as citizens face intimidation and fear in public spaces.

Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian, faces execution after being arrested for participating in anti-government protests, making him a symbol of repression in Iran.

Thousands of Iranians attended funerals for over 100 security force members killed amid ongoing protests against the government, with the overall death toll in the protests estimated to be in the thousands.

French Minister Jean-Noël Barrot criticizes the Iranian regime's violent repression against protesters and advises 900 French nationals in the country to stay put due to risks of arbitrary detention.

President Trump directly urged the Iranian population to continue their protests against the Tehran regime, indicating potential U.S. actions in response to the government's increasingly violent repression.

Citizen protests continue in Iran after more than two weeks of mobilizations met with increasing government repression, with an anonymous official citing 2,000 deaths blamed on 'terrorists'.

Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on protests by enforcing internet blackouts, deploying surveillance drones, and increasing security force presence to suppress dissent.