Tag: Dissent
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Kiwi Chow’s Quiet Rebellion: Life as a Dissenting Director in Hong Kong
In a city where silence has become the default, Kiwi Chow stands out as a rare voice of dissent in Hong Kong Hong Kong’s film industry has long been a mirror to its political climate, reflecting local anxieties and the shifting boundaries of expression. In recent years, however, the space for openly criticising the government…
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They want to destroy my career: Kiwi Chow on life as a dissenting director in Hong Kong
Facing Silence in a City of Quiet Dissent In Hong Kong, dissent has often shifted from the streets to the subtle spaces between a filmmaker’s frames. The city’s political climate has grown increasingly constricted, with critics fearing professional and personal repercussions. Yet, Kiwi Chow—one of the few directors willing to speak publicly about challenging the…
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Texas redistricting dissent sparks Nobel ‘fiction’ debate
Overview: A courtroom dispute takes on literary teeth A heated, unusually personal dissent in a Texas redistricting case grabbed national attention this week. What began as a technical legal debate over congressional maps spiraled into a withering critique of a fellow judge and a string of disputed insinuations about political influence. The language—fast, brutal, and…
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Georgia’s PM Tightens Grip on Dissent as Protests Hit Tbilisi
Georgia’s PM vows crackdown on dissent after protests Georgia’s prime minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, announced a sweeping crackdown on dissent following protests in Tbilisi tied to local elections. He accused demonstrators who attempted to storm the presidential palace of aiming to topple his government and alleged foreign meddling, pointing to the European Union as involved in…
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Russian Volunteer Corps Fights Against Putin’s Regime
Introduction The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has sparked significant dissent among certain segments of the Russian population. One prominent group, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK), consists of citizens who have chosen to oppose President Vladimir Putin’s regime actively. According to a recent article by The Telegraph, many of these individuals, including a 26-year-old fighter known…
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Political Prisoners in Belarus: Passport Confiscation Revealed
Introduction to the Situation in Belarus On September 11, a significant event unfolded in Belarus as a group of political prisoners was released. However, their freedom was marred by a troubling incident: the confiscation of their passports by the Belarusian authorities. This act raises concerns about the treatment of political dissenters in the country. The…
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Belarusian Political Prisoners’ Passports Seized Before Deportation
Introduction On September 11, a group of Belarusian political prisoners was released, only to face further distress as their passports were confiscated by state security forces. This alarming event sheds light on the ongoing human rights violations in Belarus and the precarious situation of dissenters in the country. Seizure of Passports According to reports, the…