The dissident Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian dual citizen, was imprisoned for most of the past 12 years. His family waged an international campaign for his release.
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Egypt Pardons Most Prominent Political Prisoner
Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian dual citizen, was imprisoned for most of the past 12 years as a dissident. He and his mother went on hunger strike to press for his release.
Egypt Pardons Alaa Abd El Fattah, Its Most Prominent Political Prisoner
Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian dual citizen, was imprisoned for most of the past 12 years as a dissident. He and his mother went on hunger strike to press for his release.
Navalny Vomited and Convulsed in Prison Before Dying, His Wife Says
The organization founded by Aleksei A. Navalny, the Kremlin’s most prominent political opponent, presented what it called new information to support its claim that he was poisoned.
Navalny Vomited and Convulsed in Prison Before Dying, His Wife Says
The organization founded by Aleksei A. Navalny, the Kremlin’s most prominent political opponent, presented what it called new information to support its claim that he was poisoned.
Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners and Gets a Warm Thank-You From Trump
The release came as Aleksandr Lukashenko, the country’s authoritarian leader and an ally of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, seeks to normalize ties with the Trump administration.
What to Know About Jimmy Lai’s Trial in Hong Kong
The media tycoon, jailed since 2020, ran a now-defunct newspaper that was critical of the government.
Jimmy Lai’s Freedom May Now Hinge on Beijing and Trump
As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.
Targeted by the Emirates, an Arab Dissident Vanished Across Borders
After criticizing the United Arab Emirates on social media, an Egyptian activist was extradited to the Gulf country, where he has been detained without trial for months.
Iran’s Evin Prison Is Holding Dissidents Again
Israel largely destroyed Evin prison, one of Iran’s most infamous symbols of oppression, in June. Less than two months later, Iran began returning male prisoners.