transnational repression

American  

[trans-nash-uhn-uhl ri-presh-uhn] / trænsˈnæʃ ən əl rɪˈprɛʃ ən /

noun

1. efforts by a government of one country to silence dissent or influence policy in another, such as by threats or violence, often directed at members of its country's diaspora in the target country.

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transnational repression

David added: "These convictions send a clear message that transnational repression, foreign interference, unauthorised surveillance, and attempts to operate outside the law will not be tolerated on British soil."

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

Anna Kwok of the Washington-based Hong Kong Democracy Council, another bountied dissident, has warned that Beijing can use these diplomatic outposts to carry out transnational repression in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026

Pannun "became a target of transnational repression solely for exercising their freedom of speech," said FBI assistant director Roman Rozhavsky.

From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026

As for digital transnational repression, the U.N. special rapporteur said attempts to intimidate and silence journalists and their sources and promote self-censorship online have increased over the past decade.

From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2024

“Everyone is online,” said Dana Moss, a professor at Notre Dame who coedited a recent book about transnational repression.

From New York Times ● May 17, 2024