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Six years after the Hirak mass protest movement in Algeria in 2019, an atmosphere of fear and silence...
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Iran attempts to woo a weary populace with exhibitions, billboards, and even promises that past transgressions can be...
12 SEPTEMBER 2025 • By Raha Nik-Andish
