Also known as political persecution, repression, repressive, politically repressive
persecution of an individual or group within society for political reasons, for the purpose of restricting or preventing their ability to take part in the political life of a society
Political repression is when a government or powerful group punishes people because of their political beliefs or activities, making it harder for them to participate in politics. It matters because it undermines democracy and free society by silencing dissent and preventing people from having a voice in decisions that affect them.
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