"FBI Countering Threat As China And Iran Hunt For US Dissidents"

By Trend News Line 2024-05-06 04:15:31.

committee on transnational repression, said in an interview. “This is state-sponsored terrorism, and it’s a threat to our democracy.” The threats have prompted some lawmakers to push for new legislation to address the issue. The Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention (TRAP) Act, introduced last year by Rep. Tom Malinowski, a New Jersey Democrat, aims to hold foreign governments accountable for their actions and empower the U.S. government to respond to cases of transnational repression. “This is a direct threat to the safety and security of Americans on American soil,” Malinowski said in a statement. “We cannot allow foreign governments to intimidate and silence their critics here in the United States.” Despite the challenges, some activists and dissidents say they remain undeterred. Alinejad, the Iranian journalist, said she refuses to be cowed by the threats against her. “I will not be silenced,” she said. “I will continue to speak out against human rights abuses in Iran and fight for the freedom of my people.” Wu, the former student leader from China, said he will not back down either. “I will continue to stand up for democracy and human rights,” he said. “No amount of harassment or intimidation will stop me from fighting for a better future for my country.” And Fu, the Chinese American pastor, said he will not be intimidated into silence. “I will continue to speak out against religious persecution in China,” he said. “I will not rest until all people are free to worship as they choose.” As governments around the world continue to target activists and dissidents living abroad, the fight for freedom and democracy remains ongoing. And as the threat of transnational repression grows, so too does the resolve of those who refuse to be silenced. The battle for human rights and democratic values is far from over, but those who stand on the front lines remain steadfast in their commitment to the cause..