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Ben Keith comments in the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on how Chinese authorities allegedly misused Interpol to pursue political and financial targets abroad — including one of the world’s richest men.
Despite a larger budget and new digital tools, systemic bottlenecks – particularly within the Interpol Secretariat – continue to undermine oversight and threaten individual rights.
As Red Notices hit a record high in 2024, a surge in rejections and post-publication removals reveals deepening concerns over political misuse and systemic flaws within Interpol’s compliance mechanisms.
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Seminar and Reception: 10th July 2025
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The G7’s June 2025 statement condemns transnational repression targeting dissidents abroad.
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Ben Keith comments in the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on how Chinese authorities allegedly misused Interpol to pursue political and financial targets abroad — including one of the world’s richest men.
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