In Franco’s Spain, a fearless 17-year-old rebel was thrown into prison and left in a coma just for daring to defy the strict societal rules. Her gripping story, revealed in a BBC report, exposes the harsh oppression faced by young women under the dictatorship
In India, countless Muslims are facing charges just for saying “I love Muhammad,” sparking a wave of outrage over what many see as a severe government crackdown on religious freedom. These cases reveal a troubling rise in intolerance and growing limits on free speech
Argentina’s Dirty War (1976-1983), a dark and brutal era under the military dictatorship of Jorge Rafael Videla, saw thousands of people disappear amid CIA-backed anti-communist campaigns. This chilling chapter offers a powerful insight into the harsh realities of repression during the Cold War
Australia has firmly denounced Hong Kong’s efforts to silence exiled dissidents abroad, labeling these actions as “transnational repression.” The government warns that these aggressive tactics endanger global freedoms and undermine national sovereignty
Freedom House highlights the rising danger of transnational repression in the UK, calling for immediate and stronger measures to protect activists working abroad. The report stresses the urgent need for increased awareness and bold government action to uphold human rights and defend free expression across the globe
Argentina’s Peronist former president has been sentenced to house arrest and permanently banned from politics, marking a dramatic turning point in the nation’s ongoing political turmoil and fierce judicial crackdown on its former leaders
In the aftermath of Hong Kong’s contentious security law, informers have become an omnipresent force, boldly declaring, “We’re everywhere, keeping a watchful eye.” As authorities ramp up their surveillance efforts, worries about civil liberties and the erosion of trust among residents grow ever more pressing.
China’s campaign to stifle dissent knows no borders, reaching all the way to France, where those who dare to oppose the regime encounter intimidation and harassment. Le Monde.fr shines a light on the alarming extent of Chinese influence, sparking urgent discussions about the vital issues of freedom of expression and human rights.
In a chilling move, Russian authorities have handed down prison sentences to multiple journalists, allegedly linked to opposition leader Alexei Navalny. This harsh crackdown highlights the escalating war on dissent in a nation that is growing ever more hostile toward independent media.
