Hossein Taeb, former head of the IRGC's intelligence service and commander during the 2009 crackdown, has been reappointed as head of the IRGC's Basij militia amid leadership shifts in Iran.
The MAGA movement is fracturing as a dissident faction led by Tucker Carlson breaks with Donald Trump, releasing a ten-point manifesto challenging US support for Israel and establishment policies.
Elon Musk's X has geoblocked over 60 accounts belonging to Saudi dissidents and activists in Saudi Arabia following local government orders, joining other tech platforms like Meta and Snapchat in complying with state censorship demands.
Le maire de Béziers, Robert Ménard, a appelé le candidat LR Bruno Retailleau à "se débarrasser du parti" et de ses soutiens, critiquant implicitement Laurent Wauquiez. Ménard estime que Retailleau est la seule alternative à Marine Le Pen, mais qu'il est freiné par son propre camp.
Pakistan has told the UK it must extradite political dissidents living in Britain if it wants Islamabad to accept the deportation of convicted Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed. A Pakistani official stated the UK must "respect the issues that matter" to Pakistan, linking Ahmed's return to demands for the extradition of UK-based activists.
China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, effective Wednesday, aims to forge a shared national identity but faces criticism from Taiwan, the UN, and rights groups for potentially threatening freedoms, especially for minorities like Uyghurs and Tibetans. Critics also point to a clause allowing liability for violations outside China, raising concerns about transnational repression.
UK faces rising threats from foreign states targeting critics and dissidents with violence, intimidation, and coercion. Diaspora communities report inadequate responses from authorities, leading to fear and insecurity.
A British court jailed two dual Chinese-British nationals, Peter Wai and Bill Yuen, for spying on Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. Wai received 10 years and Yuen 8 years for "shadow policing" on behalf of China, causing fear and distress to victims.
Two men, including a British immigration officer, were jailed for spying on pro-democracy dissidents in the UK on behalf of Hong Kong and China. Chung Biu Yuen and Chi Leung Wai, both dual nationals, were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service and targeting individuals between December 2023 and May 2024.
A UK Border Force officer and a Hong Kong trade official in London have been jailed for spying for China. The case is the first such conviction in British criminal history.
La France a fermé neuf "stations de police" clandestines chinoises, utilisées pour contrôler la diaspora et traquer les opposants au régime. Trois responsables ont été expulsés, deux déjà renvoyés en Chine. Cette action fait suite à une enquête des services de contre-espionnage et à une résolution du Parlement européen.
Yannick Jadot et Sandrine Rousseau dénoncent un durcissement de la direction des Écologistes, menée par Marine Tondelier, qui vise à exclure les adhérents soutenant des candidats dissidents. Cette décision crée des tensions internes et des fractures au sein du parti.
Outside a football match between Iran and New Zealand, Iranian dissidents protested against the Islamic Republic, clashing with supporters who backed the team. Protesters used pre-revolutionary flags and chanted for regime change, while those inside cheered for the players, highlighting deep divisions within the Iranian community.
The TMC is facing a significant fight for survival, marked by internal shifts in its Delhi operations and external pressure, including police searches at Abhishek Banerjee's residence. Rebel MPs are seeking recognition, while the party leadership denounces these actions as political vendetta.
The TMC is facing a survival challenge, evident from its Delhi operations shifting office and a police search at Abhishek Banerjee's residence. Party leaders allege political vendetta and intimidation by the BJP.
Vingt-deux pays, dont la France, les États-Unis et l'Australie, ont exigé jeudi que l'Iran cesse immédiatement les attaques menées par des entités liées à Téhéran contre des dissidents, des journalistes et des communautés juives et israéliennes sur leurs territoires.
As US midterm elections near, congressional Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump, voting with Democrats on resolutions like requiring congressional approval for hostilities against Iran and aiding Ukraine, amidst public disapproval of Trump's administration and concerns over his policies.
Meta, X, and Snapchat have blocked accounts of Saudi dissidents within the kingdom following orders from Saudi authorities. Activists criticize the platforms for acting as instruments of repression, while Meta states it restricts content violating local laws but not its own standards, sometimes informing users. X has notified users of Saudi requests but taken no action yet.
Meta and X have blocked accounts of Saudi dissidents within the kingdom, following requests from Saudi authorities. While Meta restricted access to 108 items, X has notified users of potential violations of Saudi laws.
Emmanuel Macron met la nouvelle première ministre du Québec à l'Élysée, soulignant "une proximité de cœur". Parallèlement, Vladimir Poutine rencontre Xi Jinping pour renforcer leur partenariat face à l'anxiété de Moscou concernant un rapprochement sino-américain.
Google has launched a new feature called Intrusion Logging to help security researchers investigate spyware attacks on Android devices
A Border Force officer has been convicted in London for aiding Chinese intelligence in spying on Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. Chi Leung “Peter” Wai used confidential immigration data to identify and monitor activists, operating as part of a "shadow policing" network. He was found guilty under the National Security Act, alongside a former Hong Kong police officer.
Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen convicted over surveillance of dissidents in ‘shadow policing’ operationA UK Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official based in London have been found guilty of spying for China and surveilling dissidents through a “shadow policing” operation.Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, 38, and Chung Biu Yuen, 65, also known as Bill, were found guilty at the Old Bailey of assisting a foreign intelligence service, making them the first people in British history to be convicted of spying for China. Continue reading...
A bombing on the Pan-American Highway in Colombia's southern Cauca region has killed 20 people and injured 36, including minors. President Gustavo Petro blamed the attack on rebels linked to dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), calling them terrorists and drug traffickers. The attack created a 200-metre crater and marks the most brutal violence against civilians in the region in decades, occurring one month before the May 31 presidential election.
