political exile
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado Suffers Vertebra Fracture During Dangerous Escape from Venezuela
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 am CST
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado sustained a vertebra fracture during her perilous journey from Venezuela to Norway. After living in hiding since August 2024, she escaped through a complex operation involving disguises, fishing boats, and a 14-hour sea journey to attend her Nobel ceremony in Oslo, despite Venezuelan authorities declaring her a fugitive.
Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado Confirms US Assistance in Her Escape from Venezuela
Dec 12, 2025 02:36 am CST
Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado revealed that the United States government helped her escape from Venezuela to Norway. The opposition leader, who disappeared in January after challenging President Nicolas Maduro's rule, expressed support for US actions against the Venezuelan regime while affirming her commitment to return to her country despite the risks involved. Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in Venezuela.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Resurfaces in Oslo After Nobel Peace Prize Win
Dec 11, 2025 02:09 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado made her first public appearance in 11 months at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, defying threats from the Maduro regime. After accepting her award for championing democracy, she faces significant risks upon her planned return to Venezuela, where she continues to challenge what many international observers consider a stolen election.
Maria Corina Machado: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Remains in Hiding Despite Nobel Peace Prize Honor in Oslo
Dec 10, 2025 07:28 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will miss accepting her Nobel Peace Prize in person due to safety concerns and potential arrest if she returns to Venezuela. While confirmed "safe" by Nobel officials and expected to reach Oslo, her daughter will accept the prestigious award on her behalf as she continues her fight against President Nicolas Maduro's regime amid international support and controversy.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader's Daughter to Accept Nobel Peace Prize as Maria Corina Machado Remains in Hiding
Dec 10, 2025 03:22 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony due to safety concerns, with her daughter Ana Corina accepting the award on her behalf. The 58-year-old has remained in hiding since August following Venezuela's contested election, which she claims was stolen by President Nicolas Maduro. International observers support her allegations while Venezuelan authorities consider her a fugitive facing charges of conspiracy and terrorism.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Shrouded in Uncertainty
Dec 10, 2025 02:52 am CST
The Nobel Institute has cancelled a press conference with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, raising questions about her whereabouts and ability to attend the Peace Prize ceremony. Named a "fugitive" by Venezuela's government, Machado's potential appearance in Oslo creates significant challenges for her future leadership role, while international figures gather to support the democratic advocate whose last public appearance was in January 2024.
Tarique Rahman Unable to Return to Bangladesh as Mother Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates
Dec 02, 2025 12:28 am CST
Tarique Rahman, acting chairperson of Bangladesh's BNP and son of ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, explains his inability to return to his homeland due to circumstances beyond his control, despite government claims that no restrictions exist on his return. Rahman has lived in exile since 2008 following politically motivated legal cases during Sheikh Hasina's regime.
Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence: Bangladesh Repeats Its Political Trauma of 1975
Nov 18, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Bangladesh's former president Sheikh Hasina faces a death sentence in absentia, mirroring her father's fate in 1975. This verdict highlights South Asia's cyclical political tragedies where leaders transform from saviors to tyrants. Her exile in India further complicates regional relations as Bangladesh struggles with unresolved historical tensions between secularism, religious nationalism, and the unfulfilled promises of liberation.
Sheikh Hasina Breaks Silence: Warns of Extremism and Authoritarian Rule in Bangladesh Under Yunus Regime
Nov 17, 2025 10:20 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks exclusively from her exile in New Delhi, condemning the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for undermining democracy, enabling religious persecution, and aligning with extremist groups. She details her violent ouster, the destruction of her father's legacy, and outlines her vision for restoring democratic stability in Bangladesh amid growing concerns about religious freedom and regional security.
Sheikh Hasina Reveals Three Key Conditions for Her Return to Bangladesh Following Political Exile
Nov 12, 2025 05:19 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 following mass protests, has outlined three essential conditions for her return: restoration of participatory democracy, lifting the Awami League ban, and ensuring free elections. In an exclusive interview, she criticizes the Yunus interim government for endangering India-Bangladesh relations while expressing gratitude to India for providing refuge during this political crisis.