It has been two years since the `Woman, Life, Freedom` uprising, yet impunity for the Iranian regime’s crimes remains widespread. Iranians continue to suffer the harsh consequences of the authorities` brutal crackdown on protests.
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Iran faces significant risks of reprisal if it retaliates for Nasrallah’s death, including the possibility that it could lead to a broader regional conflict with severe consequences that Iran wants to avoid, which could provoke a confrontation with the United States and threaten the regime`s hold on power. Iran is further concerned that its military capabilities, particularly its air force and air defenses, are outdated compared to Israel`s far advanced capabilities. Moreover, Iran does not want to be humiliated again by firing several hundred missiles, as it had as a response to the Israeli attack on its military compound in Syria, only to be intercepted by Israel and its allies. Even more importantly, Iran wants to prevent Israel from attacking its nuclear industrial complexes and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons if it becomes necessary to deter future attacks on its soil.
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During 2023, a total of 5,300 people were subjected to torture or ill-treatment in Erdogan’s Turkey. These figures reflect a broader pattern of repression that has intensified since the 2016 coup attempt, as Erdogan’s administration has ramped up crackdowns on dissent and opposition.
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Jailed Saudi Arabian fitness instructor and activist Manahel al-Otaibi has been stabbed in the face in prison, a pattern of abuse al-Otaibi has reportedly faced since being imprisoned, including being forcibly disappeared for five months and being beaten by fellow prisoners and guards alike. Al-Otaibi is serving an 11-year sentence for “terrorist offenses” after a secret trial, having posted on social media about ending the male guardianship system and posting photos of herself without wearing traditional clothes. Her conviction for promoting female empowerment and challenging traditional customs highlight the ongoing repression of women`s rights activists in Saudi Arabia, despite Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman`s assertions of reform. The world must applaud the courageous women who, despite a suffocating environment, continue to speak up, knowing full well the high risks of imprisonment, torture, or even death.
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Egyptian press freedom advocate Rasha Azab has faced intensified threats, including surveillance and the theft of her car after her participation in a pro-Palestinian and journalists’ solidarity protest. “These actions are intended to intimidate me into ceasing my support for freedom issues,” Azab said. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned these attacks, warning that the climate for journalists and activists in Egypt has become increasingly dangerous. The U.S. must take a stand, conditioning aid to Egypt on measurable improvements in human rights and an end to the silencing of journalists and opposition voices. Silence of Western authorities in the face of these abuses is complicity.
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The brutal repression of journalists and opposition voices under Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s regime demands unequivocal condemnation. The sentencing of journalist Yasser Abu Al-Ela to 25 years in prison on baseless charges of terrorism and spreading false news is yet another example of the regime’s systematic silencing of dissent. This comes after Abu Al-Ela endured 50 days of enforced disappearance and torture, highlighting the government’s use of terror tactics against its own people. The United States must immediately reconsider its assistance and aid to Egypt, ensuring that its support does not fuel such blatant violations of human rights and press freedom.
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The repression of media freedom in Hong Kong has reached a record high. Crackdowns on independent journalists, the forced closure of pro-democracy news outlets, and the harassment and imprisonment of media professionals highlight an alarming campaign to silence dissent and destroy fundamental human rights. Jimmy Lai, the founder of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, which was shut down by Hong Kong authorities, is now on trial facing national security charges, including sedition and alleged collusion with foreign forces. At 77, Lai faces the possibility of life imprisonment if convicted. He has already spent nearly four years in a maximum-security prison, including time in solitary confinement, following his arrest in December 2020. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on the Hong Kong government to drop what it describes as politically motivated charges against Lai. CPJ CEO Jodie Ginsberg condemned the proceedings as a "show trial," stating, "The case of Jimmy Lai symbolizes Hong Kong’s democratic decline and the administration’s disregard for independent media and democratic norms."
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It has been two years since the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprising, yet impunity for the Iranian regime’s crimes remains widespread. Iranians continue to suffer the harsh consequences of the authorities' brutal crackdown on protests.
#Iran #IranProtests #WomensRights #HumanRights
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