political repression
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi Brutally Arrested at Memorial Ceremony in Iran
Dec 13, 2025 09:38 am CST
Iranian security forces have detained 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi along with eight other activists during a memorial ceremony in Mashhad. The Norwegian Nobel Committee condemned the "brutal" arrest, which occurred just days after the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Mohammadi, who has spent much of the past decade imprisoned and was recently on temporary medical release, was reportedly beaten and dragged by her hair during the arrest.
Global Gen Z Rebellion: How Youth Movements Toppled Governments Using One Piece Symbol in 2025
Nov 26, 2025 05:20 pm CST
In 2025, Gen Z protesters across multiple continents united under the "One Piece" skull and crossbones symbol to challenge authorities over unemployment, inequality, and corruption. From Nepal to Madagascar, these youth-led movements successfully toppled two governments while utilizing social media platforms to coordinate their efforts. This article examines how these protests transcended local grievances to form a global generational revolt with varying outcomes as young activists continue their fight for political representation and essential services.
Baloch Leader Exposes Human Rights Crisis: Pakistan's Military Accused of Genocide in Balochistan
Nov 21, 2025 04:59 pm CST
Baloch activist Mehran Marri condemns Pakistan's military for systematic human rights violations in Balochistan, describing a situation of "genocide at full escalation" characterized by enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and arbitrary detentions. Marri highlights how resource-rich Balochistan remains impoverished while its minerals are exported internationally, and calls for greater international scrutiny of Pakistan's actions in the region.
Iranian Man Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances After Burning Supreme Leader's Image
Nov 05, 2025 03:04 am CST
An Iranian man named Omid Sarlak was found dead with a gunshot wound shortly after posting himself burning a picture of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on social media. While authorities claim suicide, mourners at his funeral accused the regime of murder, highlighting intensifying repression in Iran following recent protests and regional conflicts.
Alexei Navalny's Wife Says Tests Show Her Husband Was Poisoned
Sep 17, 2025 07:17 pm CST
The wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that laboratory analysis of smuggled biological samples found he was killed by poisoning while incarcerated at an Arctic prison in February 2024.