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Recent Increase in Human Rights Violations in Belarus

In recent years, the human rights situation in Belarus has deteriorated significantly, with an alarming increase in violations and repression

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What has been happening in Iran with the compulsory veiling after the mass protests?

An image taken during the ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ protests shows red paint and “Iran” in a protester’s hand. Source: The

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Unlawfully imprisoned journalist struggling with health conditions in prison

The image shows Ziya Ataman posing while holding his camera, a woman in the background. Source: Evrensel In 2016, after

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An award-winning artist fired by the Guardian

Photo: Steve Bell’s cartoon: captured “Residents of Gaza, get out now”, showing Netanyahu cutting his exposed belly shape of Gaza

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THE RIGHTS OF MUSLIM WOMEN ARE UNDER ATTACK IN EUROPE

Europe has been having a long-lasting battle with trying to minimise discrimination based on one’s religion. However, the implementations of

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The Increasing Threat to Journalists and Human Rights in Azerbaijan

In recent years, Azerbaijan has experienced a troubling increase in journalist arrests and human rights violations. This crackdown on independent

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China’s Human Rights Violations in Uyghur and Other Muslim Regions

China has been widely condemned for gross human rights violations in Uyghur and other Muslim regions, particularly in Xinjiang province.

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Journalist Tolga Sardan’s Arrest: A Challenge to Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression in Turkey

In Turkiye, T24 writer and experienced journalist Tolga Şardan was arrested on November 1, within the scope of the investigation

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Silencing the Golden Orange: The Antalya Film Festival Controversy and the Battle for Artistic Freedom

Antalya, a municipality in southern Turkey, made headlines recently when it decided to cancel the long-standing Antalya Golden Orange Film

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Urgent Appeal for the Release of Can Atalay

Urgent Appeal for the Release of Can Atalay, Elected Lawmaker, in Compliance with Constitutional Rights Can Atalay, an elected lawmaker

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Human Rights Violations Suffered by Oleg Orlov

Oleg Orlov, a prominent Russian human rights defender and co-chairman of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization Memorial, has faced numerous

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In Defense of Freedom of Expression: The Aida Ćorović Case

On October 3, 2023, Serbian activist Aida Ćorović faced a conviction and a fine for a protest incident that occurred

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