A country divided: state media show pro-Mojtaba protests as Iranians online fear repression
As Iran shifts leadership to Mojtaba Khamenei, public demonstrations of support are juxtaposed against a background of fear and recent violent repression of dissent.
China promotes 'positive marriage views' while suppressing criticism of patriarchal culture
China is intensifying policies to promote marriage and childbirth in response to declining birth rates, but online repression against criticisms of patriarchal culture is causing public backlash.
Hong Kong, Jimmy Lai will not appeal the 20-year prison sentence
Jimmy Lai, the former media tycoon from Hong Kong, will not appeal his 20-year prison sentence, as confirmed by his legal team.
Exiled Political Analyst Yekaterina Schulmann Jailed 1 Year in Absentia for Breaking ‘Foreign Agent’ Law
Yekaterina Schulmann, an exiled political analyst, has been sentenced to one year in prison in absentia in Russia for violating the country's 'foreign agent' law.
Senegal: the repression of homosexuality intensifies, about twenty people arrested in a week
The Senegalese government has intensified its crackdown on homosexuality, resulting in the arrest of approximately twenty people, including notable figures from media and culture.
Turkey arrests German journalist for criticism of Erdogan's government
Turkish authorities arrested a German correspondent for Deutsche Welle in Ankara, accusing him of disseminating misleading information and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Letter from Istanbul: 'It is now cold in Silivri'
The article discusses the political repression in Turkey under Erdogan's regime, emphasizing the recent arrest of journalist Alican Uludag as indicative of the growing pessimism and fear among the opposition.
Milei government promises repression and warns press about the risks of covering protests against labor reform
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.
The Cuban regime wants to silence 'influencers' of 'El4tico' with false accusations of up to nine years in prison
The Cuban regime has arrested two young influencers from the project El4tico, seeking to stifle their dissent with inflated criminal charges.
The Cuban regime defends itself by detaining two 'influencers'
Cuban authorities have detained two young influencers who had been critical of the government amidst a new economic crisis.
Who is Amir Ali Haydari, the 17-year-old killed who became a symbol of protest in Iran
Amir Ali Haydari, a 17-year-old who was killed during the protests in Iran, has become an emblem of the uprising against regime repression, as shared widely on social media.
The information blackout in Iran: no social media or foreign press on the ground
The internet blockade and journalists' difficulties entering Iran severely hinder understanding the true situation in the Islamic Republic.
Fury for Pal and Marxist on the Hannoun case: "It is repression". Here is the logo that attacks Italy
The arrest of Mohammad Hannoun has sparked international media attention, particularly amidst pro-Palestinian groups in Italy, leading to increased scrutiny and social media activity in the Middle East.
Inside Franco's Closet
New works across various media explore the brutal persecution and repression of the LGBTI community during the Franco dictatorship, from penal colonies to controversial therapies.