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Pro-democracy activists increasingly vulnerable to authoritarian governments in Southeast Asia

NPR News·October 2, 2026·1 min read

Activists across Asia are being hunted down by authoritarian governments even across international borders, according to human rights groups. They warn of a 'swap market' of repression in Southeast Asia, where pro-democracy activists are increasingly vulnerable to cross-border persecution and extrajudicial actions.

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