The Activist Update

AGP Executive Report

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Civic Space: A European Parliament delegation visiting Hungary reported a “palpable change” since the government changed, including fewer attacks on civic activists, but warned that shortcomings remain. Rights and Accountability: Pakistan sentenced human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband to 10 years in prison, drawing condemnation from rights advocates. In India, the Bombay High Court ordered Maharashtra to pay activist Arun Ferreira ₹2 lakh for his unlawful arrest. Environmental Advocacy: South African environmental activist Desmond D’Sa died in a car crash that also killed his son and a relative. Democratic Participation: The African Union is urging governments to strengthen citizen participation, media freedom and civic education ahead of the continent’s 2026–27 election cycle. Self-Determination: Rallying in Paris, Sahrawi groups and supporters called on France to defend the people’s right to choose their future and respect international law.

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Oct. 17, 2026

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Nepali civil society urges climate justice, compensation...

República |

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República

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Owned By	Gyawali Family through Nepal Republic Media Pvt. Ltd.,
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/
Domain Registration Year	2018
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Publication Location	Nepal, Kathmandu
Owner Country	Nepal

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Pacific civil society calls for suspension of Israel’s Forum partnership

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Papua New Guinea Post Courier

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Owned By	Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust & News Corp.
Year Founded	1969
Website	https://postcourier.com.pg/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby
Owner Country	United States

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Activism through Art: Punk and Poetry on the Hilltop – Las Hijas De La Madre at USF

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San Francisco Foghorn - California

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Year Founded	1903
Website	www.sffoghorn.com
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, San Francisco
Owner Country	United States

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Letters to a young activist: Intergenerational Movement Building

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Democratic Voice of Burma

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Owned By	DVB Multimedia Group (Non-profit Managing Editor Khin Soe)
Year Founded	1992
Website	http://english.dvb.no/
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Thailand, Chiang Mai
Owner Country	Myanmar

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Barbara Barrie's life as an activist: Oscar nominee championed Roe v. Wade, euthanasia and destigmatising rectal cancer before dying at 95 with medical assistance

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Daily Mail

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Owned By	Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere through Daily Mail & General Trust PLC (DMGT)
Year Founded	1896
Website	www.dailymail.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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Remembering labor rights activist Dolores Huerta

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KGNU - Colorado

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Year Founded	1956
Website	kgnu.org
Domain Registration Year	1994
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Publication Location	United States, Colorado, Boulder
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Car of Khalistan referendum activist set on fire in Surrey; Nijjar associate’s bus defaced

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The Tribune

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Owned By	The Tribune Trust (N. N. Vohra President)
Year Founded	1881
Website	https://www.tribuneindia.com/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Chandigarh
Owner Country	India

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Israel Bombs Gaza Ministry as Settlers Attack Palestinians and Activists in West Bank

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Democracy Now!

Left-wing

Owned By	Amy Goodman through Democracy Now Productions (DNP)
Year Founded	1996
Website	https://www.democracynow.org/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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