Basma Mostafa, Egyptian investigative reporter and activist:
Some may ask: if she disappeared inside China, why call this transnational repression? For me, the answer is clear: she is being punished for her activism abroad – for what she said and did in France, where she thought she was safe.
This is exactly how transnational repression works:
- Targeting people when they cross borders.
- Sending a warning to students and activists in exile: your freedom is fragile, and visiting family can cost you your future.