Tag #Transnational Repression

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China's Censorship Silences Thai Art Exhibition, Forcing Curators to Flee

A Bangkok art exhibition showcasing works critical of authoritarian regimes was censored after Chinese government pressure, forcing the Burmese curators to flee to the UK seeking asylum amidst allegations of Thai police involvement.

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U.K. Report Exposes Surge in Transnational Repression

A U.K. Parliamentary report reveals a rise in transnational repression, with China, Russia, and Iran targeting dissidents using tactics like surveillance, threats, and online harassment; the U.K. lacks a clear strategy to address this.

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CIDH Condemns Nicaragua's Transnational Repression

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) denounced Nicaragua's transnational repression against exiled opponents, citing the assassination of Roberto Samcam in Costa Rica and the misuse of Interpol red notices to silence critics abroad.

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Canada on High Alert Amidst Iranian Threats

Canada's national terrorism threat level remains "medium" following Iran's attacks on Israel, prompting heightened security alerts and concerns about Iranian sleeper cells targeting opponents within the country. Former Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler, under police protection, highlights these...

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China's Transnational Repression: Silencing Critics Globally

The ICIJ's #ChinaTargets investigation reveals China's global campaign to silence critics abroad, using cyberattacks, surveillance, and family pressure, impacting hundreds of individuals across 23 countries and highlighting the inadequacy of democratic responses.

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China's Interference Campaign Targets Canadian Conservative Candidate

A Chinese foreign interference operation, uncovered by Canada's election-threats watchdog, targets Conservative candidate Joe Tay on social media with disparaging content and a mock "wanted" poster due to his criticism of China's Hong Kong policies.

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Iran Threatens 45 Journalists, 315 Family Members: UN Appeal Filed

Iranian authorities issued death threats to 45 Iran International journalists and 315 family members, prompting an Urgent Appeal to the UN by their legal team; this follows a pattern of transnational repression by Iran since 2017.

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UK Condemns Hong Kong Bounty on Pro-Democracy Activists

The UK condemned Hong Kong's new bounty offer of $25,000-$125,000 for information leading to the arrest of 19 pro-democracy activists living in Britain, calling it "transnational repression", following similar offers in July and December 2023, targeting individuals accused of violating Beijing's 202...

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Sikh Activist's Death: Family Demands Inquest Amidst Concerns of Untested Poisons

Avtar Singh Khanda, a 35-year-old Sikh activist, died in June 2023 in Birmingham from acute myeloid leukaemia; however, his family is seeking an inquest because the postmortem didn't test for certain substances, and the police investigation was limited, raising suspicions about his death amid a back...

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Iran Intensifies Intimidation Campaign Against BBC Persian Journalists and Families

The Iranian regime is intensifying its intimidation campaign against BBC Persian journalists and their families, with over 20 reported threats in the UK and increased harassment targeting relatives in Iran, including interrogations and threats of imprisonment and asset seizure.

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China's Interference in Canadian Election Exposed

A federal election-threats watchdog uncovered a Chinese interference operation targeting a Toronto-area Conservative candidate, using social media platforms like WeChat, Facebook, TikTok, and Douyin to spread disinformation and suppress dissent among Chinese-speaking Canadians.

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Canada Launches Private Security Program for Threatened Political Candidates

A new Canadian federal program will provide private security to political candidates facing threats or violence during election campaigns, including protection at events and residences, complementing existing measures and addressing a rise in threats against politicians.

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