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The concept of a political prisoner, like many concepts in social sciences, sports numerous definitions, and is undefined in international law and human right treaties. [2] [1] Helen Taylor Greene and Shaun L. Gabbidon in 2009 that "standard legal definitions have remained elusive", but at the same time, observing that there is a general consensus that "individuals have been sanctioned by ...
Political prisoners by country (33 C) C. People detained under Defence of Canada Regulations (1 C, 9 P) P. Political imprisonment in Belarus (1 C, 1 P)
Illegally entering a country [21] Marc Ravalomanana Madagascar: President of Madagascar (2005–2009) 2010: Murder [22] Mamadou Tandja Niger: President of Niger (1999–2010) 2010: Overthrown [23] Eugene Koffi Adoboli Togo: Prime Minister of Togo (1999–2000) 2011: Corruption [24] Abuzed Omar Dorda Libya: Prime Minister of Libya (1990–1994) 2011
His opponent Kamala Harris, who he defeated on Wednesday to claim the presidency, has previously warned that Trump “has an enemies list of people he intends to prosecute” should he return to ...
"Political prisoner" is an inherently vague term which is most commonly applied to people persecuted for their political beliefs or for their "threat" to the government. [ 1 ] Imprisonment for mere expression of political beliefs is rare in the modern United States, because free speech and free expression are well-established in law. [ 2 ]
Kaine urged supporters to "do their best" to elect Clinton the nation's first female president, while Clinton focused on the short-comings of her rival, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Ruan Xiaohuan, was sentenced in February 2023 to 7 years in prison, with 1 year deprivation of political rights. [13] Tan Zuoren, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for “inciting subversion of state power” in February 2010 [14] Wang Xiaoning, arrested for publishing controversial material online. In September 2003, Wang was convicted of ...
Under apartheid, freedom of speech was curtailed under apartheid legislation such as the Native Administration Act 1927 and the Suppression of Communism Act, 1950. [3] In light of South Africa's racial and discriminatory history, particularly the Apartheid era, the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996 precludes expression that is tantamount to the advocacy of hatred based on ...