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From Turkey to France: Iranian women’s rights activist continues her work despite ongoing threats from Iranian regime
Iranian activists and dissidents who live abroad are often trailed and harassed by government agents from Iran. One woman shares her story about being followed, detained and having her life threatened, as she continues to push for women’s rights.
Portugal tells undocumented migrants to leave or be deported
Thousands of undocumented migrants in Portugal have received official letters, advising them to leave the country voluntarily or face deportation. Critics say the measure is a political stunt by the center-right government ahead of national elections next week.
Election in Belarus called a ‘sham’ by opposition and European leaders
In Belarus, strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko has been in power for more than 30 years. Over the weekend, Lukashenko participated in his seventh election claiming to have won decisively. The Belarusian opposition in exile, and other European leaders, have called the election a sham.
Russian opposition leaders and thousands of supporters rally in Berlin against Putin
Some of the most prominent Russian dissidents and their supporters gathered over the weekend in Berlin. The opposition has a wide range of demands, but this was an opportunity for activists to gather with a common message — to end Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reign.