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Belarus April 15, 2024

A political prisoner in Belarus smuggles out account of beatings after writing on toilet paper

Katsiaryna Novikava, a political prisoner in Belarus, shed light on the country's prison system and detailed how she was beaten; she smuggled out her story which she wrote on pieces of toilet paper.

Belarus April 12, 2024

Belarus convicts a famous dissident rock band and sentences its members to correctional labor

Belarusian authorities have convicted a famous dissident rock band and sentenced the members to 2 years of correctional labor; the move was the latest in a crackdown on dissent.

Belarus April 11, 2024

Man accused of insulting Lukashenko online dies in Belarus jail

51-year-old Belarusian national Aliaksandr Kulinich died at a detention center Tuesday while awaiting trial on charges he insulted authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko.

United Kingdom April 11, 2024

Steelworkers at the UK's largest production plant vote to strike over job losses

Union officials announced Thursday that 1,500 workers at Britain's largest steel production plant have voted to strike for the first time in decades, in protest of the planned loss of 2,800 jobs.

South America April 10, 2024

Police crack down on leftist anti-Milei protests in Argentina

Police on Wednesday arrested eight protesters demonstrating against libertarian President Javier Milei's austerity measures and spending cuts.

Africa April 9, 2024

Kenyan hospital lays off 100 striking doctors as nationwide strike nears a month

A public hospital has laid off 100 doctors in Kenya's capitol of Nairobi who are taking part in an ongoing nationwide strike; the hospital has hired new doctors to replace those striking.

Russia April 8, 2024

Russians stage a rare protest after a dam bursts and homes flood near the Kazakh border

Russians gathered to protest in the city of Orsk on Monday, calling for compensation after the collapse of a dam caused flooding in the Orenburg region near the Kazakhstan border.

Mexico April 8, 2024

Protesters in southern Mexico set state government building afire and torch a dozen vehicles

A Mexican state government building and at least a dozen cars were set afire by protesters in the city of Chilpancingo on Monday; they demand answers in the case of 43 students who disappeared.

Africa April 5, 2024

Egyptian authorities arrest 10 after a pro-Gaza rally calling for severing ties with Israel

10 activists were arrested by Egyptian authorities this week after participating in a pro-Palestinian protest; the country has 'largely banned' public protests.

Belarus April 4, 2024

3 human rights activists arrested in Belarus as a crackdown on the opposition persists

3 activists with Viasna, a human rights group in Belarus, were arrested and charged with 'participating in an extremist organization;' authorities have long tried to stifle opposition.

Belarus April 2, 2024

Belarus arrests well-known activist on charges punishable by up to 4 years in prison, group says

Belarusian authorities have arrested well-known activist Dzmitry Kuchuk for 'organizing activities that grossly violate public order;' he faces up to four years in prison.