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dissident

[dis-i-duhnt] / ˈdɪs ɪ dənt /




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Russian dissident Alexei Navalny was almost certainly killed by a poison derived from a rare frog toxin in an Arctic prison colony two years ago, several European governments said Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chinese Australian dissident artist Badiucao, known for his content against the Chinese Communist Party, posted drawings of the athletes recently.

From BBC

He and his fellow dissidents “took advantage of every address by President Reagan.”

From The Wall Street Journal

China's sprawling security apparatus has long been accused of infiltrating community organisations as a way to keep tabs on expats and dissidents.

From Barron's

But the releases have not been quick or widespread enough, according to loved ones of hundreds of dissidents and critics still behind bars.

From Barron's