Murray Hunter, an Australian scholar, believes he's the target of transnational repression following his recent arrest in Thailand. Charged with defamation on alleged Malaysian government instigation, Hunter criticizes this as an example of cross-border crackdowns on dissent. His arrest highlights broader regional issues concerning free speech and jurisdictional overreach.

Hunter, residing in southern Thailand, was detained at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport while en route to Hong Kong. He was released on bail, pending a November court date. Human rights organizations express concern over rising cross-border repression in Southeast Asia, where countries allegedly cooperate to suppress critics.

Both Malaysia's Centre for Independent Journalism and PEN Malaysia condemned the actions against

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