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    Jul 14

    Transnational repression: when governments reach into other countries to silence activists and dissent through assassinations, illegal deportations, kidnapping, spyware, Interpol abuse, and family intimidation.

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  2. 13 hours ago

    Demonstrations in demand the end to a 62 year long dictatorship. More from in the

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  3. 20 hours ago

    As protests erupt in , says international support for the Cuban government is deteriorating. Learn how the is responding:

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  4. 20 hours ago

    The continues to restrict in , cementing its place as one of the least free nations in the world.

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  5. 21 hours ago

    Authoritarian governments around the world use to control exiles and emigrants, and the regime's attempt to kidnap from the US is a chilling warning to its critics abroad. More from in :

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  6. 23 hours ago

    In 2020, Freedom House and partners registered a 118% increase in far-right attacks on LGBT+ community centers and events in Ukraine. Read more in our latest report on Hate Crimes in Ukraine.

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  7. Jul 14

    The government's attempt at against , a citizen and resident of the US, is a reminder of the need for strong action to counter authoritarian threats in the US and around the world.

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  8. Jul 14

    Read Freedom House’s full report at

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  9. Jul 14

    An incredible conversation is happening now between and about . The key message: To stop it, democracies to react and not let it happen with impunity. The whole report:

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  10. Jul 14

    The murder of journalist is just one example of governments going after dissidents abroad. Learn more about this ongoing threat. ⏰ TODAY at 12 p.m. ET

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  11. Jul 14

    Criminal prosecution of perpetrators of transnational repression is an important step to stopping transnational repression, by exposing bad actors & holding them accountable for their crimes.

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  12. Jul 14

    As Freedom House’s research shows, Iran is prolific, sophisticated, and dangerous in its use of transnational repression— Iran used similar plots to kidnap exiles from Iraq, the UAE, and Turkey in recent years.

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  13. Jul 14

    The Iranian plot to kidnap from the United States is another example of the threat of transnational repression to US citizens and democracy around the world.

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  14. Jul 13

    Don't miss tomorrow's in-depth conversation about the state-sponsored assassination of prominent journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the wider global issue of .

    THIS WEDNESDAY: tune into a discussion with , , Michael , and about the global trend of governments reaching across borders to silence dissent. 🌏 Register here:
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    Jul 13

    Cuba hosts the world's fourth most restrictive internet freedom environment, only scoring better than China, Iran, & Syria in . Government authorities should & ensure reliable access to essential communication tools via

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  16. Jul 13

    From attacks on Roma and Jewish communities to disturbances at LGBT+ centers, far-right extremists in Ukraine continued to incite violence last year. Freedom House and partners have been keeping track ⬇️

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  17. Jul 13

    Four years ago today, Liu Xiaobo died in detention while imprisoned for advocating for democracy in China. Freedom House sends its respects to his widow, Liu Xia, and solidarity to all those continuing his struggle for fundamental human rights in China.

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  18. Jul 12

    The international community must emphatically denounce the "combat order" issued by President . These words can push the country into civil war. We support the who peacefully protested to demand their fundamental rights and freedoms. 3/3

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  19. Jul 12

    Paramilitary troops, specialized riot police, and supporters of President have injured and arbitrarily detained hundreds of peaceful prodemocracy demonstrators. Freedom House condemns the intimidation of protesters and military violence exercised by the regime. 2/3

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  20. Jul 12

    In a remarkable and unprecedented demonstration, thousands of Cubans took to the streets on Sunday, demanding their fundamental freedoms, economic reforms, and the "end of the dictatorship." 1/3

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