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Pro-democracy activists face rising risk in Southeast Asia

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

Pro-democracy activists across Southeast Asia are increasingly vulnerable to authoritarian governments, according to NPR reporting. The coverage highlights growing risks to dissidents in the region, where governments are said to be tightening their grip on opposition voices. The report comes amid concern over shrinking civic space and cross-border repression of activists in countries including those with military or one-party rule.

Why now: Concerns are growing over authoritarian crackdowns on dissent in the region.

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