55 governments globally restrict political opponents' freedom of movement, with the Middle East leading in citizenship revocation.

55 governments worldwide restrict freedom of movement for political opponents, according to Freedom House. Governments use tactics such as travel bans, revoking citizenship, controlling documents, and denying consular services. The Middle East has seen the most instances of revoking citizenship, affecting hundreds of dissidents, activists, and journalists. Freedom House calls on democratic governments to impose sanctions on actors that engage in mobility controls and help dissidents by providing alternative travel documents.

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