German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced Tuesday that a package of new measures will be considered to tackle the rise of far-right extremism. These new measures are part of a 13-point plan and... Read more »
Russia Supreme Court labels LGBTQ+ movement ‘extremist,’ drawing international condemnation – JURIST
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned on Thursday the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to outlaw the LGBTQ+ movement in the country and label proponents of the movement “extremists” under... Read more »
Those convicted of crimes related to domestic terrorism face far shorter prison terms than those convicted of international terror crimes, even when the charges are similar, Jason Dearen and Michelle R. Smith... Read more »
A court in Gomel, a southeastern city in Belarus, sentenced journalist Larysa Schchyrakova to 3.5 years in prison and a fine of 3,700 rubles (US$1465) on Thursday. She was accused of violating... Read more »