Russian authorities on Thursday fined journalist Sergei Sokolov, the editor of independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, for discrediting the army after detaining him, his newspaper reported. Sokolov said he did not agree with the charge against him. The case stemmed from an article
A rock band critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine, Bi-2, faced possible deportation to Russia after members were arrested in Thailand last week. The Kremlin has a history of targeting cultural critics of the war, previously singling out band members for their
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan rebuked recent statements on the Hamas terrorist attacks from the Human Rights Council and its commissioner, calling them “false” and “immoral.” A seemingly anti-Israel statement from the HRC was delivered by Ambassador Zaman Mehdi
A 38-year-old Burmese hip-hop artist has been found guilty of criticizing Myanmar’s military-controlled government and sentenced to 20 years in prison, a family member said Thursday. The sentence given Wednesday to Byu Har, also known as Min Oat Myanmar, appeared to be
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton met with the media Friday and apologized about critical comments he made this week about the New York Jets and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, adding he should have shown “more restraint.” Addressing the media for the
U.N. human rights experts on Friday called for the release of two Saudi Arabian women they say were arbitrarily detained and denied basic rights after tweeting criticism of the kingdom’s policies. Salma al-Shehab was sentenced to 34 years in prison and Nourah
A Moscow court has ordered the arrest of prominent film producer Alexander Rodnyansky and theater director Ivan Vyrypaev for “spreading false information” about the Russian army. The initial court hearings against Rodnyansky and Vyrypaev were held on 27 April, but not reported
A Russian court on Tuesday convicted a single father over social media posts criticizing the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to two years in prison — a case brought to the attention of authorities by his daughter’s drawings against the invasion
Iran has released an award-winning filmmaker more than six months after arresting him for criticizing the government, a pro-reform newspaper reported Monday. Mohammad Rasoulof, whose 2020 film, “There is No Evil,” won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival, is
A prominent Russian actor is facing criminal charges for criticizing the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine, according to officials. On Monday, Russia’s Investigative Committee said its chief Alexander Bastrykin ordered the launch of a criminal case against Russian film and theater