Keywords: Freedom


“The Escapees of Tindouf”: Moroccan Film Revisits a Forgotten Journey to Freedom

Moroccan cinema is turning its attention to a little-known chapter of the country's contemporary history with the premiere of The Escapees of Tindouf, a feature film presented at Megarama Casablanca on November 3, 2026. The screening brought together institutional representatives, public figures,......

Sweden: Antisemitic Sticker Controversy Sparks Outrage in Stockholm

A controversial sticker bearing the words “Jew-Free Zone” has triggered strong reactions in Stockholm after being placed on the storefront of a shoe shop in the Swedish capital. The incident has reignited concerns over antisemitism in public spaces and the use of Nazi-era terminology in contemporary......

France Student Protests: Universities and High Schools Face New Blockades From Tuesday

France is bracing for another wave of student-led mobilization as high school and university organizations announce plans to resume blockades from Tuesday, following renewed tensions over restrictions imposed on protest routes in Paris. The announcement comes amid a growing social movement opposing......

Paris Protests: Yellow Vests’ Planned March Through City Centre Banned

French authorities have rejected proposed demonstration routes through central Paris for Saturday, October 31, as trade unions and Yellow Vests protesters prepare to mobilise against the rising cost of living. The police prefecture has instead authorised a route along the capital’s outer boulevards,......

Ben Nsnas Case: Rabat Appeal Court Confirms Prison Term and Three-Year Publishing Ban

A court in Rabat has upheld the prison sentence and financial penalty imposed on Moroccan YouTuber Ben Nsnas, while introducing additional restrictions that will prevent him from producing online content for three years. The ruling, delivered late on Monday night into Tuesday, October 27, 2026, represents......

Trappes Shooting Sparks Media Accountability Debate as French Journalists’ Unions Condemn Racist Rhetoric

French journalists’ unions have called for greater accountability in television news coverage following a deadly shooting in Trappes, arguing that the repeated broadcasting of racist rhetoric must be examined alongside wider concerns about discrimination and public debate. In a statement published......

Geert Wilders Backs Benjamin Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Elections

Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders has reiterated his support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, bringing an international dimension to the political debate surrounding Israel’s upcoming elections. His position reflects a longstanding alliance with Netanyahu and underscores the......

Trump Faces December Deadline to Testify in $10 Billion BBC Lawsuit

A federal judge in the United States has ordered President Donald Trump to give sworn testimony by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), setting a firm deadline in a case that has drawn attention to the relationship between political figures......

Rima Hassan Faces Two-Day Terrorism Apology Trial in Paris Amid Courtroom Tensions

The trial of French MEP Rima Hassan opened on Monday, October 19, at the Paris Judicial Court, against a backdrop of heated exchanges, procedural objections and repeated disruptions. The proceedings, scheduled to last two days, concern allegations of glorifying terrorism linked to a social media post......