Editorial: The Guardian

• Authoritarian governments are extending their pursuit of critics far beyond their borders.
• Transnational repression often passes with minimal attention unless its target is highly visible.
• Trade unions, journalists and civil society activists may find only limited protection, even if they gain recognition as refugees.
• Surveillance and harassment has also extended on British territory.
• International organizations warn that the issue of transnational repression is spreading.
• Human Rights Watch has called for a new UN rapporteur focussed on this issue.

Conclusion: It's necessary to face increasingly brazen tactics with equally bold actions, drawing attention to transnational repression and holding governments accountable for it.

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