insert_link World Russian exiled media raises funds for political prisoners Russian exiled media and activists held a telethon on Wednesday in support of the growing number of political prisoners in the country, raising tens of thousands of euros for those behind bars. Russia has orchestrated a huge crackdown since sending troops to Ukraine, implementing Soviet-style censorship laws. Leading rights group Memorial says Russia now has 739 political prisoners. Fears for their safety have grown since opposition […] todayJune 12, 2024 25
insert_link World Qatar releases 8 Indian Navy officers previously sentenced to death Qatar has released eight former Indian naval officers previously on death row. The men were reportedly charged with spying for Israel though neither India nor Qatar confirmed the charges. Their death sentence, handed in October, was dropped in December. Priyata Brajabasi has more. todayFebruary 12, 2024 22