here's an unordered list of possible triggers that might indicate it's time to seriously consider leaving:
* Direct Threats or Intimidation: This could be anything from an official warning to more menacing actions directed at you or your family.
* Targeting of Individuals with Similar Profiles: If others who have expressed similar views are facing legal trouble or persecution, it could indicate you might be next.
* Increased Surveillance: Noticing a significant and persistent increase in monitoring of your activities, both online and offline.
* Indirect Pressure or Consequences for Family/Friends: If those close to you start experiencing negative repercussions due to your actions.
* Significant Escalation of Online Censorship Targeting You: If the online censorship becomes more direct and starts specifically targeting your past or current online presence.
* Erosion of Legal Protections Making You Vulnerable: If the weakening of the legal system and due process reaches a point where you feel you have no protection under the law.
* New Restrictions on Ability to Leave: Any signs that the regime is making it harder for citizens to exit the country.
* Widespread Climate of Fear and Self-Censorship Creates Isolation: If the general atmosphere becomes so oppressive that expressing any dissenting views, even privately, feels incredibly dangerous and isolating.