La académica Alina Bárbara López fue detenida en Matanzas mientras protestaba pacíficamente por la amnistía de presos políticos. La activista lidera preferencias populares para una transición democrática en Cuba, según medios independientes.
Two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Thursday for spying on activists. Bill Yuen Chung-biu received eight years, and Peter Wai Chi-leung received 10 years for assisting a foreign intelligence service.
Activists protested the SuperReturn private equity conference in Berlin, criticizing the industry's practices of wealth extraction and high debt financing. They argue that private equity firms prioritize profit over company growth and worker welfare, often leading to detrimental effects on businesses and the economy.
Activists protested the SuperReturn private equity conference in Berlin, highlighting wealth inequality and the controversial practices of private equity firms. They argue that much of the superrich's wealth is inherited and advocate for higher inheritance taxes.
Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expected in Makerfield for Andy Burnham's by-election, raising concerns about overwhelming voters. Hotels are booked, and activists will be deployed strategically to avoid swamping residents.
Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are descending on Makerfield for Andy Burnham's by-election, raising concerns about overwhelming voters. Hotels are booked, and activists will be deployed to polling stations and public spots to avoid door-knocking fatigue.
Berlin police forcibly dispersed a protest by Polish activists attempting to place a wooden cross at a memorial for Nazi Germany's victims. Organizers claim the memorial is inadequate. Six people were temporarily detained.
Pakistan's government is removing the 18% sales tax on women's menstrual products and birth control, dropping it to zero in the next fiscal year's budget. This follows a successful lobbying and legal effort by activists.
Protesters will target Hyundai at a World Cup rally in Guadalajara, criticizing its business ties with mining company Ternium, accused of environmental damage and links to activist disappearances. The rally coincides with a Mexico-South Korea game.
Activists infiltrated the Great Israeli Real Estate Event in London, revealing photos of properties marketed in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The event, held at Edgware United Synagogue, promoted sales with agents citing the Gaza war as a reason for potential discounts.
The Australian Federal Police are investigating an incident at the National Press Club where a banner was unfurled during Pauline Hanson's speech. GetUp has claimed responsibility for the stunt, which highlighted Hanson's voting record on worker pay rises and cost of living measures. The press club has referred the matter to police.
Activists in China are working covertly to help vulnerable women subjected to forced marriage and trafficking, operating in the shadows due to government crackdowns. The 'chained woman' incident in 2022 spurred a new wave of feminism focused on these issues, highlighting systemic failures despite official anti-trafficking efforts.
Australian police are investigating allegations of rape, torture, and abuse against Israeli forces following the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Four Australian women from the flotilla met with officials and shared their experiences. Israel has denied the claims, calling them "false" and activists "provocateurs."
The Trump administration has announced criminal charges against 15 Minnesota activists identified as antifa members. US Attorney Daniel Rosen stated the charges, including conspiracy and assaulting federal officers, stem from protests against Operation Metro Surge, a controversial immigration crackdown.
A US federal judge has upheld the conviction of Hannah Dugan, a former Wisconsin judge found guilty of aiding an undocumented man evade immigration agents in her courtroom. The decision comes despite defense efforts to overturn the conviction.
Disability activists and charities warn that a proposed ban on social media for under-16s could isolate disabled children, cutting off vital lifelines for friendship and support. They argue the ban disproportionately affects those who struggle to connect offline and prevents them from finding role models and communities.
An Italian court has called for a "comprehensive re-evaluation" of evidence against Palestinian activist Mohammad Hannoun, arrested for allegedly funding Hamas. The Supreme Court of Cassation deemed the evidence, primarily from Israeli intelligence, too "generic" and lacking provenance, raising concerns about the rule of law in Europe.
Ekwador zaprosił dwóch argentyńskich biegłych do obserwacji śledztwa w sprawie śmierci polskiej aktywistki Moniki Silvy Koniuszek. Wniosek o współpracę skierowano również do Polski. Koniuszek, prezeska fundacji La Integridad, zgłaszała przypadki korupcji i obawiała się o życie. Jej śmierć wywołała marsz pamięci i apele o rzetelne dochodzenie.
The Australian Federal Police are investigating claims of rape and torture made by activists detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The activists met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who expressed belief in their allegations and expects an independent investigation.
A Chinese activist accused the KMT of being "as brutal as the CCP" after an incident where a questioner at an event with KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun was allegedly choked and pushed to the ground by staff. The activist claimed phones were seized to prevent recording and criticized the KMT's alleged hypocrisy and suppression of dissent.
Lidia Almeida, president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and a lifelong human rights activist, has died at 95. She spent over 50 years searching for her son, Alejandro, who was forcibly disappeared during Argentina's dictatorship. Almeida became an emblem of the fight for justice, continuing her activism until her final days.
Lidia Almeida, president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and a lifelong human rights activist searching for her disappeared son, has died at 95. She was a symbol of resistance against Argentina's dictatorship and continued her advocacy until her final days.
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that the government was correct to designate the Palestine Action activist group as a "terrorist" organisation. The ruling upholds the proscription, which has led to approximately 3,000 arrests since it was enacted.
The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to an RTI activist and his aide accused of obstructing road construction in Punjab. Justices criticized the misuse of RTI, calling it a 'new business' and 'yellow journalism'.
