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global rise in executions despite increasing opposition to death penalty, Amnesty International reports

Tokyo, Japan – Despite many countries abolishing the use of capital punishment, the number of executions continues to rise globally. According to Amnesty International, the data compiled from official statistics, media reports, and firsthand information indicates that China leads in the number of executions, although exact figures are undisclosed by the Chinese government. In 2022, Amnesty International recorded 883 executions worldwide, marking the highest number since 2017. However, this figure is significantly lower compared to …

Deadly Car Bomb Strikes Market in Northern Syrian Town Controlled by Opposition Fighters

BEIRUT, Lebanon – An explosion from a car bomb rocked a bustling market in a northern Syrian town under the control of Turkey-based Syrian opposition forces early Sunday, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least three individuals, according to reports from rescue workers and a monitoring group. The devastating blast occurred in the town of Aziz in Aleppo province, claiming the lives of two children and a woman, as confirmed by volunteers from the …

Car bomb kills seven and injures 30 in Syrian opposition city of Azaz

Azaz, Syria – A car bomb explosion in the busy marketplace of Azaz, Syria, resulted in the tragic deaths of at least seven people and left 30 others injured during the Muslim month of Ramadan. The blast occurred late at night while residents were shopping after breaking their fast, causing chaos and devastation in the northern Aleppo province. The Civil Defence forces, known as The White Helmets, rushed to the scene to assist the wounded …

Russian Opposition Leader’s Strategist Vows to Continue Work After Brutal Attack by Putin’s “Henchmen”

Vilnius, Lithuania – A brutal attack on Leonid Volkov, a top strategist for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has sparked outrage and condemnation of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime. The assault, which took place outside Volkov’s home in Vilnius, left him hospitalized with a broken arm and severe bruising from hammer blows. Despite the attack, Volkov remains determined to continue his work. The assailant, who smashed one of Volkov’s car windows, sprayed tear …

Deadly Assault on Chad Security Agency Linked to Opposition Party – TheCable Reports

N’Djamena, Chad – Many lives were lost in a devastating attack on a security agency in Chad, leading the government to point fingers at an opposition party. The attack, which occurred in the capital city of N’Djamena, resulted in a significant loss of life and raised concerns about the country’s security and political stability. Officials in Chad have accused an opposition party of orchestrating the attack on the security agency, fueling tensions in an already …

President Biden’s Opposition to Death Penalty Overruled in Buffalo Supermarket Mass Shooting Case: A Detailed Look at the Article

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Biden Administration’s decision to seek the death penalty for Payton Gendron, the individual responsible for the racist massacre at a Buffalo supermarket in 2022, has raised questions about President Biden’s stance on capital punishment. This move comes in contrast to President Biden’s previous statements opposing the federal death penalty, which he had promised to abolish during his 2020 campaign. The decision has drawn criticism from legal experts and activists, who see …

Widow of Russian Opposition Leader Vows to Continue His Work Amid Denial of Access to Body

MOSCOW, Russia – Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has vowed to carry on her husband’s work and fight for a free Russia. This declaration comes as Russian authorities have for the third day in a row denied Navalny’s relatives access to his body. Navalnaya accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being responsible for her husband’s death and stated her commitment to working with the Russian people to fight against …

Rahul Gandhi Heads to Wayanad After Violent Opposition Strike Sparks Man-Animal Conflict

WAYANAD, KERALA – Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is on his way to his constituency in Wayanad, Kerala after a strike called by opposition parties turned violent. The strike was called in response to the escalating conflicts between humans and wild animals in the region, particularly involving wild elephants. Rahul Gandhi’s urgent departure from Varanasi is in response to the violent escalation of the strike and the recent death of a man due to a …

Opposition Candidate María Corina Machado Reports Violent Incursion at Campaign Event in Venezuela

CHARALLAVE, Miranda State – Opposition presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado reported a violent intrusion during a campaign event in Venezuela. According to Machado, the event was besieged by individuals wielding sticks and stones, highlighting the ongoing political tensions and challenges faced by opposition figures in the country. The disturbing incident at the campaign event resulted in several attendees sustaining injuries, with Machado narrowly managing to evacuate with the aid of her escorts and collaborators. This …

Political Violence Erupts: South Korean Opposition Leader Stabbed in Shocking Attack

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – The recent stabbing of South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has sent shockwaves through the country and underscored the growing political polarization. The attack, which took place in the city of Busan, is being labeled as the most severe assault on a South Korean politician in almost two decades. According to the police, the attack on Lee was not a spontaneous act of violence but a meticulously planned operation. The alleged …