Tuesday, Apr 22

Protests at Columbia University demand the release of detained Palestinian student activists, highlighting issues of immigration enforcement and political dissent.

Thursday, Mar 20

Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil claims "political prisoner" status as he challenges his deportation in a legal battle following his arrest.

Tuesday, Mar 11

Cuba has successfully released 553 prisoners as part of a Vatican-mediated deal, continuing despite a US policy reversal under President Trump.

Monday, Jan 27

Lukashenko's suppression of dissent continues as he seeks another term in a widely denounced presidential election viewed as a "sham" by the West.

Tuesday, Jan 21

President Trump issues nearly 1,500 pardons and commutes sentences for January 6 rioters, highlighting his controversial stance on the Capitol attack.

Saturday, Jan 18

Russian court sentences three lawyers representing Alexei Navalny to years in prison in a significant escalation of the Kremlin's crackdown on dissent.

Saturday, Jan 18

Three lawyers of late Russian leader Alexei Navalny sentenced for alleged ‘extremist ties,’ marking a severe crackdown on dissent in Russia.

Friday, Jan 17

Cuba releases activists as US lifts terrorism designation, marking surprising thaw in relations and raising questions for the future.

Thursday, Jan 16

Cuba announced the release of 553 prisoners after being removed from the US terror list, following an agreement that may soon be reversed under Trump.

Wednesday, Jan 15

Biden plans to lift Cuba's state sponsor of terrorism designation, allowing the release of political prisoners amid Republican backlash.