Tag: activist
Russian justice: Opposition activist Navalny dies in custody
As of: February 16, 2024 2:21 p.m The Russian Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny is dead. This was announced by the prison administration, as Russian media reports. The 47-year-old served years…
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg joins a gathering of opponents of the A69 in Tarn
Greta Thunberg and demonstrators take part in a demonstration against the A69 motorway project between Toulouse and Castres, in Saix, southern France, February 10, 2024. LIONEL BONAVENTURE / AFP Despite…
Photographer and environmental activist: “Photography is my language” – Sebastião Salgado turns 80
Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado has documented the world’s horrors through his lens. He gives voice to often overlooked communities. Now he is also being honored for his life’s work. His eyes…
Israeli human rights activist criticizes Israel’s conduct of the war
Feb 4, 2024, 12:07 p.m 10 mins He comes from a family of religious settlers. But his experiences as a soldier made Yehuda Shaul, 41, an opponent of the occupation.…
Moscow classifies civil rights activist Orlov as a “foreign agent.”
As of: February 2, 2024 9:56 p.m The well-known Russian activist Orlov has been classified by the judiciary as a “foreign agent” – a status that Moscow is using to…
Climate activist: London trial against Greta Thunberg has begun
Climate activist London trial against Greta Thunberg has begun Greta Thunberg arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court. photo © Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire/dpa The 21-year-old is on trial for disturbing public order.…
Louvre: Environmental activists spray “The Mona Lisa” soup
Two environmental activists threw soup this Sunday on the armored glass protecting the famous painting “The Mona Lisa” at the Louvre. They then positioned themselves on either side of the…
Anti-AIDS activist Frédéric Edelmann, co-founder of Aides, has died
It is The world, his former employer who announced it. Co-founder of the Aides anti-AIDS association and former journalist for the afternoon daily, Frédéric Edelmann, also affected by HIV, died…
Human rights activist: First mass execution in Iraq in years
As of: January 24, 2024 2:20 p.m Thirteen men are said to have been executed in one morning in Iraq’s notorious Nasiriyya prison at the end of December. This is…
Climate activist Thunberg again criticized for Palestine rally
As of: January 25, 2024 5:42 p.m Climate activist Thunberg has once again sparked criticism with her participation in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Leipzig. The anti-Semitism commissioner Klein sees hatred…