Foreign governments are accused of threatening and intimidating critics living in Australia. As a Senate inquiry examines transnational repression, those targeted are calling for stronger protections.
Australian citizen Salman Shabbir alleges his brother was abducted and tortured in Pakistan to silence his political activism in Sydney.
SBS News reporter Tee Mitchell investigates transnational repression, the challenges facing those targeted and whether Australian laws offer enough protection.
In this episode:
How did political activism in Sydney allegedly lead to torture in Pakistan?
How far will foreign governments go to silence critics abroad?
Why are victims struggling to get protection in Australia?
Are Australian laws failing to tackle transnational repression?
Will a Senate inquiry expose the scale of the problem?
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