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MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday handed a suspended sentence to an activist accused of membership of an “undesirable” organization, part of the authorities’ effort to tighten control over the nation’s political scene. Anastasia Shevchenko, 41, was accused of engaging in political activities under the aegis of Open Russia, a group funded by … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent political activists was released from prison Wednesday, her family tweeted, after serving nearly three years on charges that have sparked an international uproar over the kingdom’s human rights record. Loujain al-Hathloul, who pushed to end a ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia, … Read more
Activist Justin Onwenu started a Facebook group to connect Detroit communities at the start of the pandemic. He talks about the needs and challenges of that group. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Justin Onwenu is 23 years old. He lives and works in Detroit. JUSTIN ONWENU: Every generation has faced crises. For older generations, it was the … Read more