Tag: political repression

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 highlighted that human rights violations in Belarus are still "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 intensified their crackdown on opposition groups, raising concerns over democratic erosion. Recent actions against dissenting voices ...

In a move reflecting rising authoritarianism, Serbia's leader has intensified efforts to suppress activist groups, drawing inspiration from the tactics ...

Turkiye has detained over 1,100 individuals amid nationwide protests, with President Erdogan attributing the unrest to an "evil" opposition. The ...

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko was 'inaugurated' following controversial elections widely criticized as fraudulent. The West denounces the results as a ...

Authorities in Georgia have frozen the accounts of organizations backing protesters, a move criticized by Amnesty International as an attempt ...

In Azerbaijan, a journalist reveals the harsh realities of imprisonment under an oppressive regime. Detained for their reporting, they highlight ...