dissidents
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Since the outbreak of the war of the Middle East, European countries have been on high alert for potential attacks on Iranian dissidents, Jewish places of worship and US-Israeli assets.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
Yuen denied commissioning Wai to carry out surveillance of Hong Kong dissidents based in London, including "never" having asked him to spy on pro-democracy activist Nathan Law.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
He said he had never tasked Chi Leung "Peter" Wai - a former UK Border Force officer with whom he is standing trial - with spying on dissidents in London.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
When it came time to boycott “Scream 7,” the movie’s dissidents were not afraid to play dirty.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
Though a few dissidents still thought he was a laughing talking-machine, he nonetheless saw problems through to the finish line.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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