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The Shadow of Transnational Repression

This chapter explores the alarming trend of transnational repression, where authoritarian states silence dissidents beyond their borders through violence and intimidation. Highlighting reports from Freedom House, it discusses specific cases of repression, the role of technology in facilitating these tactics, and the complicity of democracies in such actions. The chapter also emphasizes the need for heightened awareness and accountability in addressing systemic abuses faced by refugees and dissidents globally.

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