SHURUGWI, Zimbabwe – Tinashe Chigiya, a 26-year-old man from Makandire Village in Chief Nhema’s area, has been remanded in custody after allegedly insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The alleged incident took …
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested former House of Representatives member, Comrade Usman Okai Austin, for his outspoken criticism of Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo. Okai, a vocal …
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The arrest of Hawa Hunt, a social media influencer, over comments she made about Sierra Leone’s president, Julius Maada Bio, and first lady, Fatima Maada Bio, has sparked growing concerns …
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Fakhrul Anwar, a former Awami League leader, was arrested at his son’s wedding ceremony in Chattogram last night, following a disruption outside the venue. Fakhrul, the younger brother of late …
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Mahmoud Niroumand, a 39-year-old Kurdish cultural activist from Dargaz, was arrested on January 15, 2025, to begin serving a 1.5-year prison sentence. Niroumand, also known as “Sarheldan,” was detained while …
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Befrin Mahmoudi, a Kurdish woman from Bukan, was detained by Iranian security forces on January 30, 2025. Her location is currently unknown. Reports from Hengaw Organization for Human Rights indicate …
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Ali Rasoulian, a Kurdish man from Bukan, was arrested by Iranian security forces on January 29, 2025, under mysterious circumstances. Despite the passage of three days, there has been no …
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Jabbar Oyhangi, a 52-year-old Kurdish civil activist, has been missing for over 10 days after being arrested by the Islamic Republic’s intelligence agents in Sanandaj. Oyhangi was detained on January …
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A court in Istanbul, Turkey, issued an arrest order for Umit Ozdag, the president of the far-right and anti-migrant Victory Party, on Tuesday. He is charged with “public incitement to …
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Sarah Wilkinson, a well-known pro-Palestine activist, was arrested by UK counter-terrorism police on August 29 after a raid on her home, allegedly over online content related to the October 7 …