Human rights
Days after Israel struck Iran's nuclear sites, a US non-profit asked the State Department to restore its funding, which has not been granted despite their critical work in providing internet access to Iranians. This comes as the State Department proposes cutting programs that fight internet censorship in places
Human rights
Families of Iranian political prisoners say the situation in the country's notorious prison system has deteriorated significantly since Israel's airstrike on the Evin prison complex in Tehran on 23 June. The attack killed 71 people and left many prisoners without beds, food, and access to basic
Human rights
Advocates for LGBT and human rights are calling for an independent probe into the killing of Ali Macalintal, a trans woman human rights worker and former radio broadcaster, who was shot in a health spa in General Santos City on June 23. Macalintal had reported being harassed by state agents
Activists
Amid months-long public dissent, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic vowed to arrest more antigovernment protesters, accusing organizers of inciting violence and attacks on police. The remarks came after a massive night-time rally in Belgrade demanded early parliamentary elections, with clashes erupting between protesters and police. Critics say Vucic has become increasingly
Activists
Thousands of people took to the streets in Belgrade, Serbia's capital, and other cities, blocking roads and demanding early elections. The protests were sparked by the arrest of anti-government protesters who clashed with police at a massive rally on Saturday. The protesters, who declared the current government "
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Massive demonstrations erupted in Togo's capital, Lome, on Thursday as hundreds of protesters demanded the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbe. The unrest follows a call for nationwide protests from civil society groups and social media voices. Security forces responded with tear gas, canisters, and arrests, leaving many shops
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Student-led protests against President Aleksandar Vucic's government have continued to gain momentum in Serbia, with clashes between anti-government demonstrators and police erupting in Belgrade on Saturday night. Despite the government's refusal to call for early parliamentary elections, protesters have vowed to continue their campaign of civil
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As Lauren Sánchez, fiancée of billionaire Jeff Bezos, took to Instagram to introduce herself to the world in a lacy white mermaid dress, Venice braced for protests over the couple's star-studded, multimillion-dollar wedding. The event, attended by Hollywood stars, Silicon Valley moguls, and politicians, including Ivanka Trump, became
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Tensions ran high in Belgrade on Saturday as protesters clashed with police in a bid to replace President Aleksander Vucic and install a new government. The "See you on Vidovdan" protest, organized by students, drew tens of thousands of participants, who marched from 6 p.m. to 9
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Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, faces potential arrest and prosecution if the UK government's plan to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws comes into effect. The government claims the group's methods have become more aggressive, with members willing to use violence, but Ammori disputes this,
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The British government has announced an intention to ban Palestine Action, a group known for its acts of vandalism, under counterterrorism laws. This move follows the recent arrest of four individuals, including a 29-year-old woman and three men, aged 36, 24, and 41, on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses. The group
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Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, following a leaked phone call with former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. The phone call, which was leaked on June 15, has sparked outrage and investigations in Thailand, threatening
