All news on the topic: Activism

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Top barrister Rajiv Menon faces fresh contempt probe after judge referral
A leading British civil rights barrister faces contempt proceedings once again after a judge decided to refer allegations against him for a second time.
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“Stop Brexit Man” drowns out Starmer speech with EU anthem sparking backlash
Brexit-hating Steve Bray has claimed he was doing Sir Keir Starmer a favour by drowning out his resignation speech.
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Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism laws after week of unrest
Tommy Robinson was detained by police on Saturday at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws, following a week in which he gained more prominence on social media.
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Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi describes torture, isolation and medical neglect inside Iran’s prisons
Writing by Narges Mohammadi, who has been arrested 14 times for her activism, offers a disturbing insight into her treatment.
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Influencer with 341,000 followers on the run after police raids in Bahia and São Paulo
An influencer has gone on the run after being accused of running a drug trafficking ring.
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Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah freed after nearly 12 years in prison
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah was released under a presidential pardon after spending nearly 12 years in and out of prison, following international and domestic pressure.
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Saudi Arabia bans women’s rights activists from leaving the country
According to a human rights organization, former political prisoners encounter extended travel restrictions to prevent them from speaking out.
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Italian police accused of forcing female activists to remove underwear and perform squats
Climate activists say they were subjected to degrading treatment during questioning in Brescia on Monday.
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Spy cops scandal: ‘creepy’ officer formed sexual relationship with teen in 1990s
Activist tells public inquiry Andy Coles lied about his age and manipulated her into relationship when she was 19