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Dear John,
Transnational repression—the tactics used by governments to stifle dissent among political exiles in other countries—is a global threat to human rights and democracy. Freedom House released the first global survey on the topic in 2021, covering incidents that took place between 2014 and 2020.
Today we’re announcing the latest update: our data now covers a full decade and includes 1,219 incidents perpetrated by 48 governments in 103 countries around the world. Here are 10 key findings from 10 years of collecting and analyzing data on transnational repression.
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A Year of Growing Transnational Repression
Regimes around the world are working to silence their critics even after they have sought refuge abroad. In 2024, 23 governments reached across borders to silence exiled political activists, journalists, former regime insiders, and members of ethnic or religious minorities, according to new data released today by Freedom House.
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The Global Threat of Transnational Repression
Transnational repression is a serious threat to human rights, democratic institutions, and state sovereignty, as well as a disturbing manifestation of global authoritarianism. Read our latest reports on the impact of transnational repression.
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TNR Watch
Authoritarian countries are silencing exiles and diasporas with tactics of fear and repression. Freedom House is tracking these threats through TNR Watch, monthly updates on the growing influence of transnational repression.
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Save the Date: Freedom in the World 2025
Join us for the launch of Freedom in the World 2025, Freedom House's flagship report which has been tracking global trends in political rights and civil liberties annually since 1973. The event will feature the authors presenting key report findings, followed by a panel discussion on the implications of those findings and the state of democracy worldwide.
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(Radio Free Europe)
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(The Conversation)
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