Russian Antiwar Activist Dies in Prison After Claiming He Had Been Tortured
Anatoly Berezikov is the first known person in Russia to die in police custody after being jailed for opposing the invasion of Ukraine.
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Hoping to Avert Nuclear Crisis, U.S. Seeks Informal Agreement With Iran
The talks reflect a resumption of diplomacy between the United States and Iran after the collapse of negotiations to restore the 2015 nuclear deal.
Russia Sends Navalny Associates to Prison for “Extremism”
Lilia Chanysheva and Rustem Mulyukov are the first of the jailed opposition leader’s organization to be convicted of charges related to national security since the Russian government declared his group an “extremist organization.”
Iran Puts 2 Women Journalists on Trial for What They Wrote
Two female journalists, Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, covered some of the first reports of the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, which ignited nationwide protests against Iran’s clerical rulers.
Iran Frees Belgian Aid Worker in Prisoner Swap
The aid worker, Olivier Vandecasteele, had been sentenced to 40 years in prison for spying. The former diplomat was convicted of plotting a 2018 bomb attack.
Evan Gershkovich Appeals Russia’s Extension of His Detention
Already jailed for two months on charges for which Russia has provided no evidence, Mr. Gershkovich has been ordered to remain in prison for three more.
Vietnam Activist Jailed for Mocking Official’s Salt Bae Meal
A powerful Communist official ate a gold-encrusted steak in London. An activist who poked fun at the excess was sentenced to more than five years.
How Erdogan Reoriented Turkish Culture to Maintain His Power
Turkey’s president has made a spectacle of the Ottoman past, using monuments and TV shows to rally his voters. His cultural opponents have faced censorship, or jail.
Belarus Said to Pardon Roman Protasevich, Activist Who Was Hauled Off a Ryanair Flight
Roman Protasevich had been sentenced to eight years in prison. The details of his 2021 arrest drew international attention.
Former U.S. Embassy Employee Is Being Held in Moscow, Russian State News Says
The State Department had no immediate comment on the report that the man, identified as Robert Shonov, had been arrested and charged with conspiracy.