Dissent News

A Hong Kong court has sentenced three activists, who organized vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, to prison terms ranging from five to over seven y

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., known for being in the majority in divided Supreme Court cases, found himself in an unusual dissenting position in a recent c

Chief Justice John Roberts, in a dissent, stated that Trump's ballroom construction was 'likely unlawful,' though the Supreme Court will permit it to proceed.

The article discusses the political implications of labelling minds as 'Naxal', viewing it as an escalation of the government's stance against dissent and democ

Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan stated that punishing students for expressing dissent is unconstitutional.

Rijiju has clarified the distinction between dissent and separatism, defining who qualifies as a 'Dimaagi Naxal'.

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson strongly criticized her colleagues' decision to allow parts of the Trump administration's mail-in voting executive o

Prime Minister Modi's remark about "Dimagi Naxal" has sparked a heated political debate in India regarding the boundaries between legitimate criticism, dissent,

Britain's expanding terrorism laws are blurring the lines between political violence, protest, and dissent, effectively recasting protest as terrorism.

Rights groups have accused FIFA of silencing dissent following the exit of its COO, Lamour.

Top municipal officials have criticized the Ford government, describing it as rushing through consultations and being unforgiving of dissent.

An editorial from The Hindu discusses the Prime Minister's Independence Day speech, emphasizing India's need for unity over uniformity and advocating that disse

The article discusses the Prime Minister's Independence Day speech, emphasizing the need for unity in India while advocating for the acceptance of dissent.

Opposition leaders have criticized Prime Minister Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' jibe, interpreting it as an attempt to stigmatize dissent and target the Opposition.

The article questions whether India's democracy is effectively delivering amidst widespread protests and political confrontations, examining the balance between

An Indian activist who undertook a hunger strike told the BBC that youth protests have weakened Prime Minister Modi. The "cockroach" movement represented one of

US Republicans are reportedly losing faith in War Secretary Pete Hegseth, with reasons for dissent varying from the war in Iran to military leadership changes.

UN rights chief Volker Turk has reported that Iran executed at least 56 people since March, warning of a surge in executions aimed at suppressing dissent after

Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has fled to Paris amid a pre-election crackdown on dissent in Moscow. Nadezhdin gained prominence after attempting t

The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has caused dissent among senior Congress MLAs, who accuse the leadership of favoring turncoats over loyal party members.

Violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) is raising questions about governance, dissent, and Pakistan's credibility in the region.

The United Nations has demanded an end to Uganda's clampdown on dissent, condemning the pervasive climate of fear and human rights violations against opposition

Harish Salve, speaking at the AK Sen Memorial Lecture, stated that criticizing the government is necessary in a democracy but should not denigrate India. The ev

Russia is reportedly suppressing dissent as public dismay grows over Ukraine's drone attacks, while Ukraine's president is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump i