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Canada's Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledges ongoing security concerns with India despite a senior official's statement that Indian interference has ceased.

French authorities have called for the suspension of all sand-based toys due to the discovery of asbestos contaminating some of these products.

An interview with Olha Kuryško, the Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine in Crimea, discusses the dire state of Crimea under Russian occupation, highlighting the collapse of civil healthcare and the increase in political oppression since 2014.

The European Union has renewed sanctions against Belarus, maintaining their existing intensity and scope amidst ongoing repression and military cooperation with Russia by Belarusian authorities.

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

An advocacy group claims that Palestinian solidarity in the UK is facing significant repression, with over 900 documented incidents over the past six years.

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.

The Venezuelan opposition is reorganizing amidst political repression to establish a stronger presence in the transition to democracy.

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.

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, has resigned from his position amid a backdrop of political repression and international controversy.

A report exposes the suppression of Palestine supporters in Britain by various lobbying groups, documenting 964 incidents of repression between 2019 and 2025.

President Trump warned of the risk of Iranian attacks on European countries amid escalating tensions between Iran and Europe over sanctions and internal repression.

The Kremlin is shutting down the Gulag History Museum while allowing the construction of new prisons reminiscent of historical gulags, amid rising repression in Russia.

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

A group of Venezuelan military cadets has been released after 15 months in detention for allegedly conspiring due to their online gaming activities with 'Call of Duty', highlighting the absurdity of political repression in the country.

The EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels has reached an agreement on sanctions against eight Russian judicial and prison officials involved in repression against civil society in Russia.

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

Iranian students are protesting once more in response to the ongoing repression and violence following a January crackdown that resulted in thousands of deaths.

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs is advocating for a political declaration to rehabilitate individuals unjustly placed in psychiatric institutions as a result of Soviet 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 film 'Yellow Letters' directed by Ilker Catak received the prestigious Golden Bear award at the Berlinale for its poignant portrayal of a couple facing state repression.

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

The film "Yellow Letters" by Ilker Catak won the Golden Bear at the Berlinale, highlighting the struggles of an artistic couple from Ankara who become victims of state repression.

The Turkish film "Yellow Letters" has won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, highlighting significant political themes and the impact of state repression.

Protests erupt across Iranian universities as commemorations for repression victims lead to clashes, drawing U.S. attention towards Khamenei and his family amidst ongoing nuclear negotiations.

The article explores the history of the 'Lietuvos patriotas' organization and its role in opposing Soviet repression in Lithuania.

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.

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.

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

The article highlights the voices of Iranians amidst severe repression, as they commemorate the tragic loss of tens of thousands during recent protests.

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine revealed that his wife and children fled the country due to safety concerns following the controversial presidential election in January.

Teachers and students across Iran staged protests by leaving desks empty in schools to honor those killed during the recent repressions.

Italian authorities have announced precautionary measures against 18 individuals involved in pro-Palestine demonstrations in Turin, citing ongoing investigations into violent protests.

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.

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.

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.

UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato criticizes the ongoing repression of protesters in Iran, highlighting that violence and detentions persist even a month after the protests ended.

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.

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.

A new report warns Canada to remain cautious in its relations with China, highlighting transnational repression as a significant threat to security and democracy.

The Berlin International Film Festival features political films, highlighting a work on the plight of artists facing governmental repression in Turkey.

The Kremlin refutes European claims that opposition figure Alexei Navalny was poisoned in prison, calling the allegations unfounded and politically motivated.

The Kremlin vigorously denied allegations from five European countries that the Russian state poisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny using frog toxin, despite his widow stating that the truth will eventually come out.

A report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project highlights a surge in human rights violations in Zimbabwe, with 110 incidents reported in January 2026 affecting over 3,600 individuals, amidst a backdrop of political repression and violence.

The Myanmar military has expelled the acting ambassador of East Timor as a response to allegations of repression and human rights abuses.

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.

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