Research by Freedom House shows that 25% of countries globally have engaged in transnational repression against political exiles over the past decade, documenting 1,219 incidents from 2014 to 2024. China has been identified as the leading offender, with 272 recorded incidents, while other countries like Russia, Turkey, and Egypt also rank high. Notable cases include the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko in the UK. This repression often extends into democracies like the United States and the UK, challenging assumptions about safety in these regions.
According to new research by Freedom House, a quarter of the world's countries have engaged in transnational repression involving the targeting of political exiles abroad.
Transnational repression affects a variety of countries, including those thought to be safe, as each year we document cases in places like the United States and Canada.
China leads in transnational repression incidences with 272 documented cases, accounting for 22% of the total, highlighting the extensive measures taken against dissenters.
High-profile incidents like the Khashoggi murder and the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko illustrate the severe lengths to which governments will go to silence dissent.
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