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Outrage in Iran grows following BBC report on brutal death of teenage activist Nika Shakarami

Tehran, Iran – The recent release of a BBC World report shedding light on the tragic death of teenager Nika Shakarami has sparked a new wave of outrage in Iran. The 16-year-old was a prominent figure in Iran’s Woman, Life, Freedom movement and was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered by members of the Islamic Republic’s security forces amidst a nationwide uprising following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. According to the report, a confidential …

Three Suspects in Custody for Brazilian Activist Marielle Franco’s Murder

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Brazilian authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the case of the high-profile murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco as they announced the arrest of three individuals connected to the crime. The arrests mark a crucial development in the investigation into the assassination of Marielle Franco, a prominent human rights advocate and politician whose death in 2018 sparked outrage both nationally and internationally. Franco was known for her fierce advocacy for …

Canadian Documentary Investigates Death of Sikh Activist, Blocked by India

Vancouver, Canada – The recent airing of a Canadian documentary by the CBC has sparked controversy as India orders video sharing platforms to block access to the film. The documentary delves into the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh activist killed in Vancouver. The Canadian government suspects India’s involvement in the high-profile killing, leading to strained relations between the two countries. The documentary, titled “Contract to Kill,” sheds light on the shooting death …

WeHo Activist Arrested for Alleged Attack on Block by Block Ambassador Caught on Camera

West Hollywood, California – A violent altercation between a West Hollywood resident and a Block by Block ambassador has left one suspect under arrest and another on the run. The incident, captured on video, has stirred up controversy and conflicting accounts. The video, released by the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, shows a confrontation between the ambassador and the suspects, leading to a physical altercation. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, one of the …

Hmong American Comedian and Activist Found Dead in Colombia After Meeting Woman on Social Media

BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombian officials revealed the arrest and incarceration of three individuals in connection to the abduction and murder of Tou Ger Xiong, a Hmong American comedian and activist. Xiong was discovered deceased near Medellín after arranging to meet a woman he had connected with through social media. The Prosecutor’s Office declared that two men and a woman have been charged with aggravated kidnapping for extortion and aggravated homicide in the death of Tou …

Minnesota Artist and Activist, Tou Ger Xiong, Tragically Killed in Colombia due to Dating App Violence and Robberies

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The State Department has issued a warning to American travelers, advising them against using dating apps while visiting Colombia due to multiple “suspicious deaths” of U.S. citizens in the country. Since January, Colombia has been labeled as a country that Americans should “reconsider travel” to because of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping risks. Certain areas of the country, including its border regions, are labeled “Do not travel.” The advisory about …