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Account for the defence of fundamental rights against all forms of tyranny, surveillance and abuse of power.

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27 Nov 2023
Just Awful 😥sundayguardianlive.com/opini…
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Maduro is gone but Venezuela is far from being a democracy lnginnorthernbc.ca/2026/06/0…

Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado wants to return to Venezuela – despite Trump

A little over six months ago, María Corina Machado's arrival in Oslo was anything but certain. On December 10, her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian committee awarded her the...

lnginnorthernbc.ca
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Turkey's long March to Darkness time.com/article/2026/05/25/…

What to Know About Türkiye’s Deepening Democratic Crisis

Riot police forced into the headquarters of the country’s main opposition party.

time.com
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Trump may be Trump but let's do not forget about what the Iranian regime really is... irannewsupdate.com/news/huma…

When Writing Becomes a Crime: Iran’s War Against Writers, Artists, and Memory - Iran News Update

Iran’s decades-long crackdown on writers, artists, journalists, and intellectuals reveals how authoritarian power relies on censorship, imprisonment, exile, and even execution to control culture and...

irannewsupdate.com
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That's an interesting analysis theconversation.com/americas…

America’s founding promise of religious freedom has long coexisted with prejudice, even as many...

While religious minorities have often faced hostility, many Americans have long believed in religious liberty and a more inclusive society, writes a historian of American religion.

theconversation.com
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dw.com/en/us-government-chip… Freedom must be protected, not atteacked!

US government 'chipping away' at press freedom

Another attempt by the US government to hinder journalists has failed, but it's a further sign of the Trump administration's desire to limit press freedom. One expert told DW this is just another...

dw.com
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War is also a battle against freedom of press cpj.org/2026/03/press-freedo…

Global press freedom violations during the Iran war - Committee to Protect Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists is monitoring press freedom violations related to the ongoing military escalation between Israel, the U.S and Iran and its spillover across the Middle East,...

cpj.org
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As soon as Russia loses the War, freedom of speech will blossom again (even maybe in Russia...) indexoncensorship.org/2026/0…

Free speech is the casualty in Ukraine war - Index on Censorship

Journalists are being killed and media freedom is under threat. Both sides have questions to answer

indexoncensorship.org
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Global Surveillance is such a big threat! Dictatorships love it. Democracies too! thedailyeconomy.org/article/…

'The Last Generation of Freedom'? The Quiet Growth of Global Surveillance Culture | The Daily...

Democracies are adopting authoritarian tools and cracking down on dissent. Technologies that once empowered citizens are now consolidating control.

thedailyeconomy.org
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Is this finally the right time for Iranian Democracy?
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This is so true that I must be said again! Courts must protect, not regulate free speech thehindu.com/opinion/lead/co… #India #World #freedom

Courts must protect, not regulate free speech

The proceedings of the Supreme Court of India, in Ranveer Allahbadia vs Union of India and other cases have raised the worry that the potential risks of endangering speech could emerge from the Court

thehindu.com
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Everything that prevents Russian attacks against humanity and freedom is "undesirable". kyivindependent.com/russia-d…

Russia declares Human Rights Watch an 'undesirable organization'

Russia’s Ministry of Justice has designated Human Rights Watch an “undesirable organization,” effectively banning the group from operating in the country, on Nov. 28.

kyivindependent.com
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At least, Russia understands a little bit what freedom is. Too bad this country never tried it: al24news.dz/en/russia-says-e…
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Trump ready to back the victims in Nigeria? npr.org/2025/11/01/g-s1-9621…

Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution claims

President Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to plan for potential military action in Nigeria, where he alleges the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.

npr.org
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Seeing a former president is not sad. It is what he is guilty of that is sad and disguting bbc.com/news/articles/cvgkm2…

Sarkozy enters jail over campaign financing - France's first ex-president behind bars

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.

bbc.com
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Russia or the US? Time to choose between tyranny and freedom for US top OOfficials! hindustantimes.com/world-new…

Pete Hegseth wearing Russia flag tie? JD Vance clarifies amid massive outcry

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth wore a red, blue, and white tie to the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, prompting many to say that they were Russia's flag colors. 

hindustantimes.com
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Violence is a threat! cfr.org/article/violence-gro…

Violence Is a Growing Threat to Press Freedom Worldwide | Council on Foreign Relations

Violence against the press is a rising trend worldwide—whether in the line of fire in fierce conflicts, or on the front lines of covering repressive regimes.

cfr.org
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Freedom of speech is never to be taken for granted! prospectmagazine.co.uk/polit…

Freedom of speech isn't a divine right, even in America

Insisting we can say anything is a political idea that may not suit our violent, polarised times

prospectmagazine.co.uk
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Indonesia: A Falling Democracy? geopoliticalmonitor.com/reve…

Reversing the Decline of Press Freedom in Indonesia

For Indonesia, the choice is stark but simple — allow a narrowing public sphere that weakens institutions and stifles development or act decisively and restore the conditions for open debate,...

geopoliticalmonitor.com
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I wonder who is gonna win this... turkiyetoday.com/business/fr…

Free speech or foul play? X battles in France over algorithm allegations - Türkiye Today

X blasts a French criminal probe into alleged algorithm abuse as a politically driven attack on free speech

turkiyetoday.com
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Really interesting article! standard.co.uk/comment/freed…

There was more freedom of speech 2,500 years ago than in Britain today

In recent years successive governments have sought to close down free speech. If we are to avoid the enslavement of our thoughts, it’s time to heed the wisdom of the ancients

standard.co.uk
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