Arthur Goldberg, a British expat, was acquitted in Germany after being fined 600 euros for stating, “I think you are a racist,” during a tense meeting at Leipzig University. Following two years of legal proceedings, he successfully argued his freedom of expression rights.

Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals, accusing them of supporting Iranian attacks against the country. The Ministry of Interior claims the individuals displayed disloyalty and colluded with foreign entities. Rights groups have condemned this action as a serious abuse of power and a violation of international law.