Political Repression
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Uganda’s Election Turmoil: Bobi Wine’s Alleged Seizure Amidst Museveni’s Victory
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine claimed house arrest and alleged abduction by the army during a contentious election, which the military denied. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is set to extend his nearly 40-year rule amidst internet blackouts, ballot stuffing accusations,…
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Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just an Accident’: Golden Globe Triumph Amidst Turmoil
Iranian director Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just an Accident’ has swept major international awards in 2025, earning Golden Globe and Palme d’Or honors. The film’s harrowing drama unfolds against the backdrop of Panahi’s own legal struggles, secret filmmaking, and a…
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Georgia Protests Intensify in 2025: Update, January 1-3
The new year has not brought respite to Georgia’s political crisis. From January 1-3, 2025, protests continued with renewed force, demonstrating the unwavering resolve of Georgian citizens against the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party. What began as demonstrations against the…
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Update for December 30-31: Festivities Continue as Protests Escalate Amid Political Tensions in Tbilisi
As 2024 draws to a close, Georgia finds itself gripped by a deepening political crisis, marked by sustained mass protests and a series of governmental actions that have further inflamed public discontent. The ongoing 33-day wave of demonstrations, with planned…
