The United States has been added to the Civicus Monitor Watchlist due to alleged declines in civic freedoms under the Trump administration. This inclusion highlights issues such as restrictions on pro-Palestinian demonstrations, media access control, and disrupted international cooperation, which challenge democratic principles.
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French authorities arrested two people after improvised explosive devices were thrown into the Russian consulate's garden in Marseille on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Two of the three plastic bottles exploded, but no injuries were reported. Moscow labeled it a "terrorist attack," while Paris condemned the act. Local reports suggest the suspects were identified during a pro-Ukraine protest. No explosions were heard by nearby residents.
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