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Tunisia is grappling with severe challenges, including suffocating international isolation, a rapidly collapsing economy, and unprecedented repression of freedoms. These conditions raise questions about the country's future.
A Turkish court has annulled the 2023 conference of the main opposition party, the Republican People's Party, leading to the exclusion of its leader, Özgür Özel. This decision comes at a sensitive time as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan faces increasing political pressure that could impact his 23-year rule.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, urged Tunisian authorities to stop the increasing repression against civil society and media following the ban of a prominent rights group. This comes amid rising international criticism of the decline in freedoms in the country.
Concerns are rising among Iranians that the ruling regime has not weakened after the war but has instead become more entrenched. Citizens anticipate potential waves of internal retaliation and repression.
Amidst rising fears, Iranian citizens express anxiety regarding increased repression by authorities following the end of the war. Many believe the regime has become more hardline and vengeful.
Recent reports indicate a significant rise in the execution rate in North Korea, which has increased by <strong>117%</strong> since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This surge reflects the intensifying political and social repression in the country.
Iran is experiencing widespread protests following the death of young Mahsa Amini, raising concerns about government repression. The internet shutdown is seen as a preliminary step indicating the government's readiness to use violence.
On April 26, 1933, the Nazi secret police known as 'Gestapo' was established, becoming a key tool in suppressing opposition and consolidating Nazi power. This event marked a turning point in the history of Germany and Europe.
Opposition pressures are escalating in Tunisia under President Kais Saied's rule, while a new protest movement is emerging in the streets. The question remains: Can democracy be salvaged in the country?
In a recent opinion piece published in 'Le Monde', anthropologist Fariba Adelkhah asserts that Iran is trapped between two systems of silence: war and repression. She emphasizes that while voice grants power, not every voice is equally heard.
Iranian authorities continue to carry out death sentences against participants in protests that erupted earlier this year. A cleric was executed after being convicted of involvement in riots, coinciding with heightened tensions with the United States and Israel.
Mauritanian opposition leader Yaacoub Ould Ahmed Lemrabt was severely affected by tear gas during a protest in Nouakchott, where police arrested 67 demonstrators. The protest was against rising fuel and domestic gas prices.
Iranian authorities have executed two men alleged to belong to the opposition group 'Mujahedin-e Khalq', bringing the total number of executions to six in a short period. This action comes amid increasing warnings from opposition forces who view it as part of a crackdown on political rivals.
Iran is experiencing heightened anxiety after a month of war, with citizens facing increasing economic pressures and fears of repression. Testimonies from various cities reveal daily struggles as the conflict continues.
Amid ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, Iran is intensifying measures to suppress internal protests through arrests, executions, and heavy security presence. Authorities fear that worsening economic conditions could lead to increased opposition once the conflict ends.
Despite life continuing in Tehran, residents are losing their simple daily habits due to the ongoing war. Citizens express how shelling and fear are impacting their everyday lives.
An exclusive report by France 2 reveals the dire situation in Tehran, where citizens suffer from daily bombings and the opposition faces severe repression. The report, filmed secretly, highlights the destruction in neighborhoods and universities amid ongoing conflict.
Fifty years after the Land Day events of 1976, Israeli authorities continue to implement repressive policies targeting Palestinians in the occupied territories of 1948. These policies include land confiscation and legal restrictions, exacerbating the suffering of the Palestinian community within Israel.
Iranian authorities have announced the seizure of assets belonging to several public figures, including football star Sardar Azmoun, on charges of treason due to their opposition to the regime. This action comes amid increasing pressure on dissenters in the country.
The Syrian Ministry of Information issued a directive regulating media platform licenses, prohibiting several from operating in the country. This decision has ignited widespread controversy in media and political circles amid an ongoing economic crisis.
The Iranian Deputy Head of the Judiciary, Hamid Khalil, announced that sentences against individuals arrested during the national protests in January are now being enforced following case resolutions. These protests are considered one of the largest anti-government movements in the history of the Islamic Republic.
Latin American countries have suffered for decades from political disputes and repressive conflicts, under fascist dictatorial regimes. These regimes not only suppressed the freedom of their peoples but also committed horrific crimes against indigenous populations.
As the new year begins, Iranians face a harsh reality marked by bombing, repression, and economic misery, deepening feelings of sorrow and fear. Nevertheless, many continue to hold onto Nowruz rituals and ancient traditions.