Tag: political repression

Hungary's ruling Fidesz party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, is pushing for measures strikingly similar to Russia's ...

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has officially taken the oath for a contentious seventh term, delivering a chilling message to his ...

In a remarkable turn of events, Belarus has granted freedom to 42 political prisoners, as revealed by a leading rights ...

In a heartbreaking twist, a renowned activist dedicated to unveiling the harsh realities of Russia's detention system has been discovered ...

A Catholic priest in Belarus has been handed an 11-year prison sentence, highlighting the ongoing struggle against dissent in the ...

The European Parliament has condemned the upcoming presidential election in Belarus as a "sham," citing concerns over democratic integrity and ...

In a recent report, an independent expert group revealed that human rights violations in Belarus remain alarmingly "widespread and systematic." ...

In "History Rhymes," New Eastern Europe examines Georgia's ongoing struggle between intellectual resistance and state repression. As contemporary voices challenge ...

In Belarus, a relentless crackdown on dissent has led to the imprisonment of dozens of independent journalists, with many facing ...

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has expressed serious concern over widespread detentions in ...

Georgia's pro-Kremlin authorities have ramped up their crackdown on opposition groups, sparking alarm over the rapid erosion of democracy. These ...

In a striking display of growing authoritarianism, Serbia's leader has ramped up efforts to silence activist groups, taking a page ...