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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We are living through terrifying days and nights": Iranians caught between bombs and regime repression

Iranians are experiencing intense fear and uncertainty as they face both bombing and government repression following the death of Ali Khamenei.

Mar 3 • 20:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The regime that Khamenei helped create survives his death

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death prompted public celebrations in Iran, yet the political structure he established is likely to endure.

Mar 3 • 15:11 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
World

The sisters were deported to Iran - hear them talk about the terror

Two sisters deported from Sweden to Iran describe their terrifying experiences as bombings begin and they face repression under the regime.

Mar 2 • 16:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

God bless you! Men designated for liquidation in the Jáchymov hell / Stalin's bomb made us a state of slavery with political prisoners in uranium mine camps

The article discusses the history of uranium mining in Jáchymov and its connection to significant scientific discoveries, while highlighting the political repression in the region during Stalin's regime.

Mar 1 • 14:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

“They cannot stop an entire generation”. Salvini alongside Iran

Matteo Salvini expresses support for Iranian youth challenging the regime amid reports of severe repression by the Ayatollahs.

Feb 28 • 16:39 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Iran: 'violence and arbitrariness' of regime behind current events

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemns the Iranian regime for its violence against protesters and expresses support for the Iranian people in the face of repression.

Feb 28 • 10:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A Francoist punishment camp for gays in Fuerteventura, the first LGTBIQ+ memorial site in Spain

A former Francoist punishment camp for homosexuals in Fuerteventura has been declared Spain's first LGTBIQ+ memorial site, honoring the victims of repression under the dictatorship.

Feb 27 • 13:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Iran, a spent and cornered regime

Iran is facing a profound economic crisis and has recently quashed the largest wave of citizen protests since 2009 through brutal repression that has resulted in thousands of deaths.

Feb 27 • 12:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vente Venezuela denounces confiscation of the home of Maria Corina Machado's assistant in Caracas

The opposition organization Vente Venezuela reported the confiscation of Laura Acosta's home in Caracas, an act deemed political retaliation against her and the regime's repression of dissent.

Feb 25 • 21:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Iran, the protests return. A mysterious SMS appears to the protesters: "Trump man of action. Wait"

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

Feb 23 • 13:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Venezuela: Suddenly the regime admits that there are indeed political prisoners in the country

The Venezuelan regime has acknowledged the existence of political prisoners, raising questions about its balance between repression and political openness.

Feb 22 • 11:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 04:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Iran, the Torturers and 'A Simple Accident': the Power of Stories that Open Our Eyes

The Iranian film nominated for an Oscar sheds light on the brutal repression by the ayatollah regime, illustrating how stories contribute to building resistance.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

John Malkovich comes to Argentina for a single performance of a play about repression during Pinochet's time

Actor John Malkovich will perform a one-time show in Argentina of 'El Infame Ramírez Hoffman', a play exploring the themes of repression in Chile under the Pinochet regime.

Feb 18 • 14:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Released from an Iranian prison, screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian, Oscar-nominated for 'A Simple Accident'

Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of the Oscar-nominated film 'A Simple Accident', has been released from an Iranian prison after 17 days following his arrest for condemning the regime's violent repression of demonstrators.

Feb 17 • 22:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Navalny's mother: We will find out who did it

The mother of Russian regime critic Alexei Navalny, who died two years ago, insists on justice, revealing suspicions of murder on the anniversary of his death.

Feb 16 • 09:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Letters from Iran - Khomein, January 2026: 'I tell myself that one day, these dark hours will be behind us'

The article features voices from Iran, highlighting the repression and daily struggles faced by Iranians amidst tightening control from the regime.

Feb 16 • 08:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Music, dancing, and cries for the dead. The latest challenge to the regime in Iran

Iranians are transforming traditional mourning ceremonies into expressions of resistance against the regime, marked by songs and dances to honor victims of repression.

Feb 16 • 05:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Murder of Nawalny: A Regime Shows Its True Face

The article argues that Alexei Navalny was likely poisoned while in prison, challenging the official narrative of his death.

Feb 15 • 13:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pedro Urruchurtu on Nicolás Maduro's exit: "Everything that was done would never have been possible without the use of force"

Venezuelan opposition leader Pedro Urruchurtu discusses the necessity of using force in the struggle against Nicolás Maduro's regime, reflecting on his experiences of political repression.

Feb 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The protest in Iran was suppressed, but the regime continues to pursue protesters to ensure it does not arise again

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

Feb 15 • 04:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

More than 200,000 in Munich rally for Reza Pahlavi and regime change in Iran

Over 200,000 people rallied in Munich to support Reza Pahlavi and advocate for regime change in Iran amid ongoing repression and protests.

Feb 14 • 21:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Protest against the Iranian regime in Munich drew 200 thousand people

Around 200,000 people participated in a demonstration in Munich against the Iranian regime.

Feb 14 • 15:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Letters from Iran - Khorramabad, February 4, 2026: 'Last night, we decided that, for the son of the Shah, and for our own demands, we would go out to protest'

Iranians express their resolve to protest against the regime's repression amidst a backdrop of historical violence and personal struggle.

Feb 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Cuban regime forces provisional prison for 'El4tico'

Cuban influencers Kamil Zayas and Ernesto Ricardo Medina will remain in provisional custody after facing charges of propaganda against the constitutional order and incitement to commit crimes.

Feb 13 • 01:05 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Organization: Over 7,000 killed in Iranian protests

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

Feb 12 • 05:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 • 21:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Letters from Iran, February 2, 2026: "When you are Baha'i, being a citizen makes no sense"

This article highlights the plight of Baha'i individuals in Iran who face severe repression under the Islamic regime, as they share their experiences of suffering and alienation.

Feb 11 • 10:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Vente Venezuela, the preferred target of the Chavista regime

The Venezuelan opposition party Vente Venezuela, led by Maria Corina Machado, faces severe repression from the Chavista regime, resulting in over 200 detentions.

Feb 11 • 00:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ortega and Murillo Turn Retirement into a 'Transnational Punishment' and Deny Pensions to Exiled Opponents

Daniel Ortega's regime in Nicaragua is systematically denying pensions to exiled opponents, branding this act as a form of transnational punishment.

Feb 10 • 20:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Venezuela: Free Elections Are Not on the Regime's Agenda

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

Feb 10 • 14:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Iranian Reformist Politician Arrested...Islamic Regime Cuts off Support for President and Tightens Internal Control

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.

Feb 10 • 09:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Reporting in Russia About Fellow Citizens Reaches Communist Regime Levels – 150 Thousand Calls Received Last Year

Reports indicate a surge in citizen denunciations in Russia, reaching levels reminiscent of the communist regime, with the FSB receiving over 150,000 calls last year.

Feb 10 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Chavismo Sends a Signal That It Holds the Key to Repression in Venezuela with the Arrest of Opponent Juan Pablo Guanipa

The arrest of opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa shortly after his release highlights the ongoing repression in Venezuela under the Chavista regime.

Feb 10 • 04:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 9 • 16:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Iran security widens cruel clampdown as it turns on reformists

Iran's regime intensifies repression against reformist officials amidst ongoing protests and escalating military tensions in the region.

Feb 9 • 10:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Russia is a cruel country, even for Russians. 11 most serious allegations

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.

Feb 9 • 06:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Iran sentences award-winning Narges Mohammadi to six years in prison

Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to six years in prison for conspiracy and propaganda against the regime.

Feb 8 • 20:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Feb 8 • 17:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

An Iranian court sentences Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammadi to seven and a half years in prison

An Iranian revolutionary court has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to seven and a half years in prison for conspiracy and propaganda against the regime.

Feb 8 • 15:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Repression in Azerbaijan: 'Aliyev's regime feels encouraged'

The article discusses the increasing repression in Azerbaijan under President Aliyev, focusing on the recent detention of opposition politician Ali Karimli.

Feb 7 • 21:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Podcast 'On Point': Iran: Trump Betrays the Protesters

The protests in Iran have largely ceased due to violent suppression by the regime, resulting in tens of thousands killed and imprisoned, with only sporadic protests remaining out of fear of further repression.

Feb 4 • 15:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

After the Massacre: More and More Iranians Openly Show Their Anger

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.

Feb 3 • 21:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: Australian Foreign Ministry imposes additional sanctions on Iran in response to the regime's horrific use of violence against its people

Australia has announced additional sanctions targeting 20 individuals and 3 entities, including senior officials and organizations linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, due to the regime's violent repression of its citizens.

Feb 3 • 01:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Jafar Panahi in Le Figaro: 'To maintain itself at all costs, the Iranian regime uses war weapons against its people'

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi discusses the recent violent repression by the Iranian regime during an interview while away for the Oscars campaign.

Jan 16 • 17:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

History of Iran / Protesters want the regime to fall, but the protests may succeed differently than they hope

Iranian historian Arash Azizi discusses the enduring spirit of Iranian protesters despite harsh repression and the complexities surrounding their struggle for change.

Jan 16 • 14:03 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
World

In Iran, the largest so-called silent majority is now aware of its vulnerability against repression, according to Tureček

The article discusses how the Iranian regime's brutal repression in response to protests has affected the so-called silent majority, who are realizing their vulnerability to state violence, despite official denials of civilian casualties.

Jan 15 • 15:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Puljak: Declare the Iranian Ambassador a Person Non Grata

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.

Jan 15 • 12:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Weapons, ships, missiles: the arsenal Trump could deploy against the ayatollahs

The United States is reportedly poised for military intervention against Iran in support of anti-regime protesters facing severe repression, potentially occurring within the next 24 hours.

Jan 14 • 20:44 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Mamdani finally speaks out about Iranian regime's deadly crackdown on protesters

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

Jan 14 • 15:58 UTC

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