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Armed men abduct Venezuelan opposition ally hours after prison release
world18 days ago

Armed men abduct Venezuelan opposition ally hours after prison release

Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado said her ally Juan Pablo Guanipa was kidnapped hours after his release from prison, with heavily armed men in civilian clothes taking him in Caracas. The incident follows the government’s release of several detainees linked to political activities, part of domestic and international pressure to ease political prisoners. Guanipa had spent about eight months in custody, and his family has demanded proof of life and his immediate release.

via The Guardian|
#abduction#guanipa#opposition
Venezuela's fragile opening tests the boundaries of free speech
world21 days ago

Venezuela's fragile opening tests the boundaries of free speech

After Maduro’s ouster, critics and former government opponents are resurfacing to demand elections, the release of political prisoners, and broader public debate, while private media reopens and opposition figures plan public events. Analysts warn that the space for dissent remains fragile—independence of the judiciary is limited, repression persists, and U.S. incentives are shaping the opening—making today’s liberalization potentially short-lived.

via AP News|
#free-speech#media#opposition
Jupiter at Opposition Sparks Winter Sky Parade and March Lunar Eclipse
science1 month ago

Jupiter at Opposition Sparks Winter Sky Parade and March Lunar Eclipse

Winter nights offer several celestial events: Jupiter is at opposition in January, bright at magnitude -2.7; on February 28 a six-planet parade will unfold after sunset (Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury visible to the naked eye; Uranus and Neptune with binoculars); a total lunar eclipse on March 3 will produce a 'blood moon' visible in parts of North America and the Pacific; Venus re-emerges in late February into March after a January 6 super conjunction; the piece also highlights easy stargazing with Orion, Taurus, Gemini and the Winter Triangle and notes three annual supermoons (Wolf Moon in January, Beaver Moon in November, Cold Moon in December).

via The Boston Globe|
#jupiter#lunar-eclipse#opposition
Uganda Tightens Media and Security Measures Ahead of 2026 Elections
politics1 month ago

Uganda Tightens Media and Security Measures Ahead of 2026 Elections

Uganda's government has banned live broadcasts of riots and unlawful processions ahead of the January 15 presidential election, citing concerns over escalation and panic, amid ongoing repression of opposition supporters and allegations of human rights abuses by security forces. President Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule amidst a tense political climate.

via Reuters|
#election#human-rights#media-ban
Russian Opposition Leader Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
world2 months ago

Russian Opposition Leader Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Russian opposition leader Sergei Udaltsov was sentenced to six years in a maximum security prison for justifying terrorism, amid a broader crackdown on dissent following Russia's actions in Ukraine. Udaltsov, a prominent critic of Putin, has a history of political activism and previous imprisonments, and he denounced the verdict as shameful, announcing a hunger strike.

via The Guardian|
#opposition#political-repression#prison