American citizen Gonzalo Lira dies from neglect in Ukrainian prison 393 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24 🌍 World Politics Prison System Human Rights Political Commentary Gonzalo Lira, a commentator critical of Ukraine, died after being neglected in a Ukrainian prison. Lira's death revealed a lack of medical attention by Ukrainian authorities despite pleas for help. The case highlighted concerns of free speech and human rights in Ukraine.
Source of dubious ‘beheaded babies’ claim is Israeli settler leader who incited riots to ‘wipe out’ Palestinian village 687 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23 🌍 World Politics Conflict Propaganda Leadership Israeli settler leader made dubious 'beheaded babies' claim inciting outrage International media and political leaders amplified the questionable claim The source of the claim is identified as an extremist settler who incited violence against Palestinians
The Grayzone debates National Endowment for Democracy VP on group’s CIA ties 452 implied HN points • 30 May 23 🌍 World Politics The Grayzone debated the NED VP on their CIA ties. The NED disputed being labeled a CIA cutout. The conversation between Alex Rubinstein and Leslie Aun was highly revealing.
Father of Gonzalo Lira, American jailed in Ukraine, speaks out against “political imprisonment” 432 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23 🌍 World Politics Ukraine US citizen Gonzalo Lira faces long prison term in Ukraine for criticizing government Father of Gonzalo Lira speaks out against political imprisonment and fears 'kangaroo court' for son US government and media show little interest in the case of Gonzalo Lira's arrest
Ukrainian media asks ‘who should be next’ after car bombing of Russian writer 412 implied HN points • 10 May 23 🌍 World Politics Terrorism Assassination Media Conflict Ukrainian media conducted a poll asking who should be the next Russian intellectual to be assassinated after a car bomb attack on a writer. The Biden administration has supported Ukraine's actions targeting Russian intellectuals supporting their government's war effort. The Ukrainian news agency UNIAN initiated the poll on Telegram, presenting a list of prominent Russians as potential targets for assassination.
Enslavement of African migrants ‘big business’ in Libya thanks to EU funding — UN 373 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23 🌍 World Politics Human Rights EU funding to state entities in Libya has facilitated crimes like forced labor and sexual slavery. UN report confirmed crimes against humanity, including enslavement, rape, and murder in Libya. European Union support enabled abuses against Africans seeking asylum in Europe.
Top Biden officials address pro-war rally led by Ukrainian Nazi supporters 275 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23 🌍 World Politics USA Ukraine Top Biden officials, including Samantha Power, attended a pro-war rally in support of Ukraine. The rally was organized by Ukrainian activists with ties to ultra-nationalists and war criminals. US Ukrainian Activists, one of the organizers, has openly supported far-right elements in Ukraine.
Ukrainian banker offers cash for drone terror in Russia 255 implied HN points • 03 May 23 🌍 World Politics Conflict Military Terrorism Propaganda Ukrainian banker offered $500,000 for a drone to land in Red Square in Russia. Victory Day in Russia celebrates the defeat of Nazi Germany and includes military parades. A canceled Victory Day parade in border regions of Russia due to drone threats.