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Alaa Abd El-Fattah: From Egyptian Prison to UK Reunion

December 27, 2025

Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a well-known activist, has finally made it to the UK after a long time in an Egyptian prison. He was let out in September thanks to a presidential pardon. This man, who has British citizenship, has been a big name in the fight for freedom in Egypt. He has spent a lot of his adult

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Breathing Free: A Nobel Winner's Journey from Belarus Jail

December 21, 2025

Ales Bialiatski, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, recently stepped out of a Belarus prison and into a world he hadn't seen in years. His release was sudden, almost surreal. One moment he was in a car, blindfolded. The next, he was standing at the border of Lithuania, free. This wasn't just any release.

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Belarus Releases Political Figures, US Eases Restrictions

December 13, 2025

Belarus has taken a significant step by freeing 123 individuals, including notable opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski. This move comes after discussions in Minsk with the US special envoy, John Coale, representing President Donald Trump. The US has re

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Celebrities and Controversial Causes: A Closer Look

December 11, 2025

A recent letter signed by over 200 notable figures, including musicians, actors, and writers, has sparked discussions about the role of celebrities in political advocacy. The letter, which calls for the release of convicted Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti, has raised eyebrows and questions ab

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A Long-Awaited Freedom for a Prominent Activist

September 24, 2025

After years behind bars, Alaa Abd El Fattah, a well-known Egyptian activist, finally walked out of prison. His release came after a presidential pardon, a move that many hoped would set a precedent for other political prisoners in Egypt. Abd El Fattah's journey to freedom was not easy. He spent mos

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Belarus Releases Some Political Prisoners Amid Tensions

September 12, 2025

Belarus has let go of 52 political prisoners, including activists, journalists, and union leaders. However, over 1, 000 more are still behind bars. This move comes after talks between Belarus's long-time leader, Alexander Lukashenko, and the US. In return, the US has agreed to ease some sanctions on

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Belarus Shifts Gears: A Surprise Release of Political Prisoners

June 22, 2025

In a sudden turn of events, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has freed several political prisoners. This move came after a meeting with Keith Kellogg, a special envoy sent by former U. S. President Donald Trump. The most notable release was Sergei Tsikhanouski, an opposition leader who had

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El Salvador's Bold Move: Swapping Prisoners with Venezuela

April 21, 2025

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has put forth a bold idea. He wants to swap prisoners with Venezuela. This isn't just any swap. Bukele is talking about trading Venezuelans who were kicked out of the U. S. and are now in Salvadoran jails for political prisoners in Venezuela. This proposal was m

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A Dancer's Freedom: The Complex Path to Release

April 10, 2025

A ballet dancer found herself in the middle of a political storm. Ksenia Karelina, who holds both U. S. and Russian citizenship, was accused of treason. Her crime? Donating money to a charity that supported Ukraine. This led to her imprisonment in Russia. The news of her release came as a surprise t

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How Power Often Takes Over Dietary choices

February 11, 2025

For many years the choices we make about diet seemed personal. Over time however that idea gets challenged . What happens when a choice about food consumption is not made by individuals? What role does state involvement play? Who decides what choices are? Let's not make any mistake politica