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

Human rights groups report that pro-democracy activists in Asia are facing increased threats from authoritarian governments. These regimes are allegedly coordinating to target dissidents across international borders.
Activists across Asia are being hunted down by authoritarian governments even across international borders. Human rights groups have been warning of a "swap market" of repression in Southeast Asia.
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