repression

French police arrested around 20 people in Paris as demonstrators defied a ban to protest against repression and executions in Iran. The rally was prohibited due to concerns about potential clashes with regime supporters amid a tense national and international context.

Iran's government may have gained political advantages from its conflict with the US, but its citizens face severe economic hardship, including 131% food-price inflation, job losses, and infrastructure damage. The war has also intensified repression, with authorities cracking down on dissent that resulted in thousands of deaths.

The United States imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state oil and gas company, CUPET, accusing Havana of weaponizing energy to fund repression and enrich leaders. Cuba’s government denied the claims and condemned the sanctions.

One hundred days after the Iran war began, the Islamic Republic appears stable, but economic strain, social unrest, and growing repression indicate deeper instability.

Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, President of Iran Human Rights, discusses the Iranian regime's intensified repression during unrest and wartime conditions, noting authorities exploiting regional conflict attention and civilians risking lives to inform the world.

Ethiopia's general election is overshadowed by ongoing internal conflicts and increasing repression. The human rights crisis is deepening, raising concerns about the political environment during the voting process.

The US-Israel war has damaged Iran's economy and strengthened the regime, leaving many Iranians exhausted and pessimistic. Fears of worsening repression and an internet shutdown that began when the war started on 28 February have fueled uncertainty.

Turkey is shifting from repressing opposition to actively reshaping it, with Erdogan playing a central role in this process. The article highlights a strategic move to design political opposition rather than merely suppress it.

Iranian anti-government residents, via diaspora activists, report increased repression and inflation, urging the US and Israel to act against the regime as the US moves to end the war. The Times of Israel reports their fears of escalating clampdowns.

Indonesian soldiers are accused of committing an acid attack, which analysts link to a broader pattern of repression. The incident raises concerns about the military's expanding influence and its role in suppressing dissent.