sedition

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Third, retired officers can be court-martialed for sedition.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

A former Philippine air force general accused of encouraging the military to abandon President Ferdinand Marcos was arrested on a charge of sedition Monday at Manila's international airport.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

The 156-day trial over two years revolved around three charges: two counts under the Beijing-imposed national-security law of colluding with foreign forces, and one count of sedition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Kwan was reportedly arrested by Hong Kong national security police on suspicion of sedition.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

She backs away, as if worried that I'll spread my sedition.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir