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Joanna Bryson, blathering Jul 15, 2025

#giftArticle "While some of those targeted lacked legal status, many appeared to be Indian citizens; others were legal residents after living in the country for decades, family members said." Modi like Trump deporting people across a continent to countries they have never been on the basis of protected / "ethnic" characteristics. https://wapo.st/3Gps3Y9

In India’s deportation drive, Muslim men recount being tossed into the sea

India’s recent deportation drive targeting its Muslim minority was marked by home demolitions, arbitrary detentions, allegations of torture and a lack of due process.

The Washington Post

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Joanna Bryson, blathering

"His mobile phone, which is required for the two-step authentication process to verify his identity cards, is held by police."

I have ALWAYS thought #twoFactor created personal vulnerabilities, particularly but not exclusively when travelling abroad. I (stupidly) hadn't thought about how it facilitates autocratic policies such as ethnic cleansing. Much like #AISurveillance.

#giftArticle in previous toot.

#technologyEthics #cybersecurity #civilliberties