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Document references re Iranian and Russian extra-territorial repression

Reader comment on item: Salman Rushdie Was Never Safe

Submitted by Dave (United States), Aug 19, 2022 at 11:34

In the Iranian case, here is a useful web page from the Virtual US Iranian embassy on the subject:
https://ir.usembassy.gov/irans-assassinations-and-terrorist-activity-abroad/
In the Russian case, here is a link to a study by Freedom House on the same topic:
https://freedomhouse.org/report/transnational-repression/russia
And yes, Rushdie and other emigres or dissidents who alienate these rogue regimes need take the threat very seriously.

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