Xinjiang Authorities Ban Uyghur Songs, Threaten Detention
Exclusive AP report details China's crackdown on Uyghur music in Xinjiang, with residents facing detention for listening or sharing songs. Read the full investigation.
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Hong Kong activist in UK targeted by AI fake porn
Exiled pro-democracy activist Carmen Lau reveals a campaign of AI-generated fake porn sent to her UK neighbours by Chinese actors, raising serious questions for UK-China relations.
Manure dumped at Ritz Hotel Christmas tree in protest
Activists from the Take Back Power group targeted The Ritz in Mayfair with a pungent protest against wealth inequality. Read the full story on the demonstration and police response.
Farmers arrested in London tractor protest over tax
British farmers were arrested in London after a Budget Day tractor protest against an agricultural inheritance tax. Read their story and the claims of political policing.
Four arrested at Zara NYC Palestine protest
At least four pro-Palestine protesters arrested at Zara's Fifth Avenue store during Black Friday sales. NYPD reports 70 demonstrators in area. Read the latest developments.
Journalist faces Thai trial over Malaysia blog posts
Australian journalist Murray Hunter speaks out after Thai indictment over Malaysia blog posts. Facing two years prison, he warns of dangerous precedent for press freedom. Read his full story.
Journalist faces Thai lawsuit for Malaysia criticism
Australian journalist Murray Hunter faces criminal defamation charges in Thailand over Substack articles criticising Malaysia's government. Read about this unprecedented transnational repression case.
Trump's authoritarian tactics threaten US democracy
Experts warn Trump's administration is following the authoritarian playbook used by Putin and Erdoğan. Learn how civil society can resist government repression through strategic nonviolence.
Putin's repression turns inward against pro-war figures
Vladimir Putin's notorious repressive apparatus, long used to crush dissent, is now turning against prominent pro-war figures in a surprising internal crackdown that reveals deepening fractures within Russia's political elite.
Police Scotland's 'Brollygate' probe into senior officer
Police Scotland launches misconduct investigation after dramatic umbrella confrontation between senior officer and transgender rights protester during Edinburgh rally. Exclusive details emerge.
ASIO foils foreign assassination plot in Australia
Australia's top spy agency ASIO reveals it has thwarted a sophisticated foreign government plot to assassinate multiple Australian citizens, issuing an unprecedented national security warning about the growing threat of transnational repression.
Sydney arms expo chaos as protesters clash with police
Violent scenes erupted at Sydney's International Convention Centre as hundreds of anti-war protesters attempted to blockade a major arms exhibition, leading to multiple arrests and police reinforcements being deployed.
Putin's Goddaughter Flees Russia for Spain
Maria Putina, Vladimir Putin's goddaughter, has reportedly abandoned Moscow for Spain, joining a growing exodus of Russians seeking freedom from the Kremlin's tightening grip.
China's Secret Police Outposts Exposed in East Africa
Amnesty International reveals Chinese police operating covert stations in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, raising serious human rights concerns about transnational repression.
Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin
Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.
Millionaire's castle protest against non-dom tax raid
Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.
Iranian Director Wins Cannes Top Prize Despite Prison Sentence
Mohammad Rasoulof's Palme d'Or win at Cannes comes amid an eight-year prison sentence and travel ban from Tehran, creating international headlines about artistic freedom and political repression.
Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest
Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.
The Gaza Effect: Global Protest Crackdown Revealed
A comprehensive analysis reveals how the pro-Palestine protest movement has faced systematic repression worldwide, sparking debates about civil liberties and political resistance.
Belarus Crackdown: "People Are Really Dying"
Exclusive reports reveal the devastating human cost of Alexander Lukashenko's ongoing repression in Belarus, with citizens facing torture, imprisonment and death as the regime tightens its grip.
Kenyan Activists Vanish After Uganda Opposition Rally
Human rights groups demand answers as Kenyan activists disappear following participation in Ugandan opposition gathering, raising serious concerns about cross-border political repression.
Taliban enforces nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime is systematically dismantling Afghanistan's digital infrastructure, imposing nationwide internet restrictions that isolate citizens and cripple the economy in what experts call digital repression.
SOAS accused of aiding China's repression of Tibetan student
SOAS faces mounting criticism after expelling Tibetan student Zhang Yadi following pressure from Chinese authorities, raising serious concerns about academic freedom and foreign interference in UK universities.
Met Police officer charged over protest assault on Green candidate
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces criminal charges after being accused of striking a Green Party local election candidate during a heated anti-Israel demonstration in central London. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an internal inv
Protester awarded £22k after police injury at Sydney demo
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in N. Afghanistan
The Taliban has enforced a complete internet shutdown in Afghanistan's Balkh and Kunduz provinces, severing critical communications and raising fears of a wider crackdown on digital freedoms.
Union Jack protest house sparks immigration debate
A British homeowner in a quiet residential street has draped his property in Union Jack flags in a dramatic protest against illegal immigration, sparking local debate and council attention.
London erupts in massive protest against Trump state visit
Central London brought to a standstill as massive crowds demonstrate against former President Donald Trump's controversial state visit. Chants of 'Not Welcome' echo through Westminster.
London Streets Packed in Massive Trump Protest
Tens of thousands of protesters flooded central London in a massive demonstration against Donald Trump's controversial UK visit, with aerial footage revealing the sheer scale of the turnout.
Giant Trump Balloon Protest Erupts in Central London
Thousands of protesters descended upon central London in a dramatic demonstration against Donald Trump, featuring giant nappy-clad effigies, 'MAGA' drags, and placards branding the former President a fascist.
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