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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has been accused of cracking down on anti-corruption activists and organizations, undermining democratic reforms and the rule of law. Critics argue that Zelensky's government is trying to silence critics and undermine the country's efforts to fight corruption. The latest move
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At least 17 political prisoners in Myanmar have died this year due to a lack of adequate medical treatment in prison, according to the Political Prisoners Network Myanmar. The recent deaths of Wutyi Aung, a 26-year-old student activist, and Pyae Sone Aung, a 44-year-old political prisoner, bring attention to the
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A wave of military crackdowns and assassinations has gripped Burma, leaving thousands displaced and marginalized. The regime's relentless suppression of dissent has prompted regional lawmakers to call for an end to funding for humanitarian assistance in Burmese refugee camps. In this climate of fear and oppression, human rights
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Columbia University has sparked outrage with its severe punishments against dozens of students who participated in anti-Israel protests, including expulsion, suspension, and degree revocation. The student activist group Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) claims that nearly 80 students have been penalized, with some facing up to three years of suspension.
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Columbia University has taken severe measures against students who participated in a May protest against the Israeli government's actions in Gaza. The university has suspended or expelled more than 80 percent of the 71 students sanctioned for their involvement in the demonstration, with some facing degree revocation and
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to sign a bill weakening two key anti-corruption agencies has sparked widespread outrage and protests, damaging Ukraine's relations with its Western backers. The move, which has already drawn criticism from Ukrainian activists and media outlets, could have significant implications for Ukraine&
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The relationship between Kenya's judiciary and the executive has reached a breaking point, with the latter urging the former to hand down severe penalties on opposition politicians, anti-government protesters, and human rights activists. The calls for harsh treatment come as the judiciary is facing criticism for allegedly aiding
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Washington, DC - As a 30-year-old Palestine advocate, Mahmoud Khalil continues to face deportation under the Trump administration despite meeting with lawmakers in Washington, DC. Khalil was released from immigration custody in Louisiana over a month ago after a US judge ordered his release. Since then, he has been advocating
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A protracted deportation case in New Jersey has taken a contentious turn, with the Trump administration lodging a formal objection to a federal judge's decision to intervene in the removal proceedings of a Palestinian activist, Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested in March over anti-Israel protests on the Columbia
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The bipartisan bill, introduced by Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), aims to rename the street in front of the Cuban Regime's Embassy in Washington, D.C. as "Oswaldo Paya Way" in honor of Cuba's slain pro-democracy activist and leader of
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Pro-Palestinian protesters stormed Columbia University's library in May, leading to the arrest of 80 individuals. The incident resulted in formal discipline for all 70 students involved, including some having their degrees revoked or being permanently expelled. A source revealed that 56 or more of the students will be
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Columbia University has announced disciplinary action against students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests, including suspension and expulsion, amidst a heated debate over the school's handling of student activism. The university has also agreed to overhaul its student disciplinary process and adopt a new definition of antisemitism as part
