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Chechen community members detained and reportedly deported in Germany; diaspora appeals for protection

Marsho Radio reports that German authorities carried out raids on the morning of the 14th resulting in detentions of peo...

Clémence Desjardins | Sep 20, 2026

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Afghan cultural associations abroad create 'bridges' to preserve language, arts and identity after 2021 exodus

After the collapse of Afghanistan’s republic in August 2021, Afghan writers, poets and artists dispersed across Europe...

Blake Marriott | Aug 21, 2026

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Tutaka festival in Podlaskie draws criticism over ticketing and reduced programme as opposition figures and former political prisoners attend

The sixth Tutaka festival, held in the Baryk forest in Poland, unfolded under heavy rain and a new paid admission model...

Christopher Manley | Jul 19, 2026

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Chechen Activist Mohammad‑Emin Gatajazev Detained in Croatia as Extradition Request Fuels Diaspora Protests

Mohammad‑Emin Gatajazev, identified in local reporting as a Galgaychura activist, was detained in Croatia under circum...

Vanessa Bergmann | Jun 20, 2026