Political persecution

Political persecution occurs when individuals or groups are targeted, oppressed, or driven out because of their political beliefs, affiliations, or activities. Governments or powerful entities may punish or silence critics, opposition leaders, activists, or minorities to eliminate threats to their authority or ideology. This can involve imprisonment, harassment, violence, or restrictions on freedoms. Such actions undermine democratic principles and human rights, fostering fear and discouraging open political participation. Essentially, political persecution is the unjust treatment of individuals based on their political views, often to maintain control or suppress dissent.