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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Political Persecution: The Scolding Babiš is in His Element. And Where Was Macinka at the Crucial Moment

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš faces opposition criticism about his government's response to the Iranian security situation and the repatriation of Czech citizens from abroad.

Mar 2 • 16:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fictional Politics: Persecution in the Pyrenees

A discussion about political persecution occurring in the Pyrenees region, linking it to fictional narratives.

Feb 28 • 15:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Dad Andreotti and Craxi wanted separate careers

Stefano Andreotti reflects on his father's political career and the challenges faced by the Andreotti family due to judicial persecution.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Milei Against Espionage: Why He Dissolved the Intelligence Agency of Argentina?

Argentine President Javier Milei has dissolved the Federal Intelligence Agency (AFI) due to its previous misuse for internal espionage and political persecution.

Feb 27 • 02:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

María Corina Machado denounces "relentless persecution" after confiscation of her assistant Laura Acosta's house

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado speaks out against the confiscation of her assistant's home amid ongoing persecution by the Venezuelan regime.

Feb 25 • 23:29 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Concerns Raised About 'Coercive' Repatriation of Burundian Refugees From Tanzania

There are significant concerns regarding the coercive repatriation of Burundian refugees from Tanzania, many of whom fear political persecution upon returning home.

Feb 25 • 09:26 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cabeza de Vaca 'stands firm' after accusations of organized crime; will fight against the SCJN

Former Tamaulipas governor Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca publicly denounced what he describes as political persecution following new judicial actions against him for alleged organized crime and money laundering.

Feb 25 • 03:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prosecutor Carlos Alarcón denies that there is political persecution in the Triple A and Goleada cases; clarifies that different crimes are being analyzed in both processes

Ecuador's Prosecutor Carlos Alarcón clarified that the ongoing investigations into the Triple A and Goleada cases are based on different criminal offenses, rejecting accusations of political persecution.

Feb 24 • 17:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Venezuela carries out the first full releases of political prisoners after the amnesty

Venezuela has initiated the first full releases of political prisoners under a new amnesty law, with at least 65 individuals freed over the weekend.

Feb 23 • 19:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Mixed Signals From Government Over Potential Treason Charges Against Bobi Wine

Conflicting statements from Ugandan government officials have created uncertainty regarding potential treason charges against opposition leader Bobi Wine.

Feb 23 • 18:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Political Persecution: Babiš Ignores Justice, Voters Again on Čapák. Červený is a Puppet

The article discusses the ongoing political controversies in Czech politics regarding Andrej Babiš's legal troubles and recent political appointments, highlighting concerns over public trust in the judiciary.

Feb 23 • 16:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Amnesty is the Beginning

The unanimous approval of an amnesty law in Venezuela is a significant historical event aimed at ending the political persecution of dissenters and releasing political prisoners.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

76th Berlin Festival: Golden Bear for 'Yellow Letters' by Ilker Çatak

The film 'Yellow Letters' by German-Turkish director Ilker Çatak won the Golden Bear at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, highlighting the struggles of Turkish artists facing political persecution.

Feb 22 • 11:34 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Turkish film about political persecution won the Golden Bear

A Turkish film addressing political persecution has been awarded the prestigious Golden Bear at a film festival.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Turkish drama 'Gelbe Briefe', about political persecution in its country, wins the Golden Bear at Berlinale 2026

The Turkish film 'Gelbe Briefe' has won the Golden Bear at Berlinale 2026, highlighting themes of political persecution in Turkey.

Feb 21 • 19:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

'Yellow Letters' by the Turkish-German Ilker Çatak wins the Golden Bear for Best Film at the Berlinale

The film 'Yellow Letters' by Turkish-German filmmaker Ilker Çatak won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 76th Berlinale, highlighting issues of censorship and political persecution in Turkey.

Feb 21 • 19:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

'Yellow Letters' wins the Golden Bear at the 2026 Berlin Festival

The German drama 'Gelbe Briefe' has won the prestigious Golden Bear award at the 2026 Berlin Festival.

Feb 21 • 19:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Amnesty law in Venezuela: what was approved, who benefits, and why it generates criticism

Venezuela's National Assembly passed a general amnesty law intended to promote national reconciliation, which has faced criticism from opposition and human rights organizations for its limited scope and exclusions.

Feb 20 • 17:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Assembly of Venezuela unanimously approves the amnesty law

The National Assembly of Venezuela has unanimously approved an amnesty law that could release hundreds of political prisoners and protect those in exile or hiding from legal persecution.

Feb 20 • 00:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

YASunidos alerts of political persecution due to complaint being processed in the Electoral Controversy Tribunal

The environmental group YASunidos claims political persecution related to an electoral complaint regarding their campaign finances for a 2023 public consultation.

Feb 18 • 22:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After honoring Lula in the parade, Academics of Niterói claims to suffer political persecution

The Academics of Niterói samba school claims to face political persecution following its parade honoring President Lula, citing pressure from conservative sectors and Carnival managers.

Feb 16 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Academics of Niterói, who honored Lula, say they are persecuted and demand fair investigation

The samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói claims to have faced political persecution due to its tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the carnival preparations.

Feb 16 • 22:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Obiang demands one million euros from an opponent for accusing him of 'cannibalism' and 'witchcraft'

Teodoro Obiang, the long-time leader of Equatorial Guinea, is suing opposition leader Orlando Cartagena for one million euros over allegations of cannibalism and witchcraft.

Feb 16 • 17:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Italian Court Concludes Judgment on Carla Zambelli's Extradition

The Italian Court of Appeal has concluded its hearing regarding the extradition request of former Brazilian congresswoman Carla Zambelli.

Feb 12 • 17:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cecilia Strzyzowski's mother said she suffered 'political persecution'

Gloria Romero, mother of Cecilia Strzyzowski, expressed that she experienced political persecution while seeking justice for her daughter's femicide.

Feb 12 • 16:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Exiled Benin opposition leader seeks Tinubu’s intervention

An exiled opposition leader from Benin has urged Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for intervention to prevent civil war amidst political persecution in Benin.

Feb 11 • 09:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Diego Rosales, Salvadoran Journalist Detained in Seville: 'Bukele has condemned me before a judge'

Diego Rosales, a Salvadoran journalist, was detained in Seville while seeking asylum, citing political persecution from the Bukele administration in El Salvador.

Feb 11 • 00:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

'Not a cent of the supposed cash found has been found in Aquiles' house,' says Ramiro García at the Norte Judicial Complex

Lawyer Ramiro García claims no cash found during raids was located in the home of Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, describing the arrests as politically motivated.

Feb 10 • 18:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Dozens of citizens gathered outside the Cuartel Modelo in support of Aquiles Alvarez

Dozens of citizens gathered in front of the Cuartel Modelo in Guayaquil to support Mayor Aquiles Alvarez following his arrest.

Feb 10 • 14:04 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Tension between local deputies of Morena and Layda Sansores: what is happening in Campeche?

Campeche is experiencing a crisis characterized by the rift between Morena legislators in the local Congress and Governor Layda Sansores, who is accused of political persecution.

Feb 10 • 04:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Contemporary History: Lecture on Jewish Families in the Freising District

A lecture discussing the experiences and persecution of Jewish families in the Freising District during the Nazi era is scheduled to take place on February 12, presented by political scientist Guido Hoyer.

Feb 8 • 16:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Narges Mohammadi, 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, sentenced to six years in prison by an Iranian court

Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been sentenced to six years in prison by an Iranian court.

Feb 8 • 16:20 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Government of Ayuso, on the housing minister's idea of applying Article 155: "They can't beat us at the polls, so they want to put us in jail"

The Ayuso government criticized the housing minister's proposal to apply Article 155, accusing the national government of political persecution and complicity with terrorism.

Feb 4 • 13:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Family sent to Russia but father's fate unclear

A family, including twin sisters born via cesarean in Iceland, is set to be deported to Russia amidst unclear circumstances regarding the father's fate, after being sent from Iceland to Croatia just two weeks post-birth due to political persecution.

Feb 2 • 19:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

"Out with ICE, we are not animals or savages," says Bad Bunny in Grammy speech

Bad Bunny delivered a politically charged speech at the Grammy Awards, criticizing the government's persecution of immigrants and declaring, "Out with ICE."

Feb 2 • 02:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The father on hunger strike in a closed reception center and the mother alone with the children

A family facing political persecution has been separated, with the mother now alone with her three children while the father undergoes a hunger strike in a closed reception center.

Jan 25 • 16:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

Will Orbán quickly lose asylum in Hungary? Expert points out an important detail

A former Attorney General revealed on social media that Budapest authorities have granted asylum to Orbán, who claims to be persecuted in his homeland and vows to fight against political banditry and unlawful practices.

Jan 12 • 16:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Controversial Justice Reform: Poland's Former Justice Minister Granted Political Asylum in Hungary

Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro has been granted political asylum in Hungary amidst allegations of multiple crimes and claims of political persecution.

Jan 12 • 11:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Will Ziobro be financially penalized? Important announcement from Czarzasty

Zbigniew Ziobro has obtained international protection and political asylum in Hungary, sparking a wave of comments from Polish politicians, including implications of political persecution against him.

Jan 12 • 10:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Georgiadis: Unlawfully dismissed KEELPNO employees have returned to EODY during Polakis's tenure

Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced the return of former KEELPNO employees to EODY eight years after their unlawful dismissal, declaring it the end of a cycle of hatred and political persecution.

Jan 12 • 10:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

In Poland, he is accused of embezzlement. Former minister receives asylum from Orbán in Hungary

Hungarian authorities granted political asylum to former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces multiple criminal allegations in Poland including running a criminal organization and embezzlement, which he denies as a political persecution by the current government.

Jan 12 • 07:57 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Protester arrested multiple times outside of Ohana's home sues police for false arrests

Itzik Levy, who was arrested several times while protesting outside the home of Knesset Chairman Amir Ohana, is suing the police for false arrests totaling three million shekels, claiming systematic political persecution.

Jan 6 • 11:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Political Persecution: Okamura is a Collaborator. Babiš Must Act Responsibly, Solutions Exist

The New Year's speeches revealed contrasting emotional approaches among politicians, with President Pavel focusing on calm and civic unity, while Prime Minister Babiš emphasized patriotism and Tomio Okamura adopted a confrontational stance.

Jan 5 • 15:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Another New Year without freedom or health in Maduro's dungeons: "They seek to break them, keep them sick, so they don't protest, and let them die"

The family of Andreina Baduel has endured 18 years of relentless persecution since her father criticized the Chavismo government, highlighting the plight of her brother Josnars, who has been imprisoned since 2020.

Dec 31 • 20:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"They want to silence him". And Hannoun's lawyer attacks the Newspaper

After the arrest of Mohammad Hannoun, his defense claims that he is a victim of political and media persecution, with lawyer Dario Rossi alleging a long-term orchestrated operation rather than a sudden development.

Dec 27 • 20:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

She was the first female prime minister of a Muslim country. She was brutally murdered

Benazir Bhutto, the first female prime minister of a Muslim-majority country, is remembered as a powerful yet controversial figure in modern Pakistan, whose life was marred by political persecution, corruption allegations, exile, and a violent assassination in 2007.

Dec 27 • 11:20 UTC

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