dissident

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When asked about the potential of dissident republicans being involved in the attack, O'Dowd, who represents Upper Bann, said he did not see support for the groups.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

My own family fled after the 2021 military coup when my mother was put on a wanted list for being a prominent dissident.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

Cuban authorities initially incorrectly identified one of the detainees as Roberto Azcorra Consuegra, a dissident living in the U.S., raising questions about what Cuba’s regime knew about the plot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Chinese Australian dissident artist Badiucao, known for his content against the Chinese Communist Party, posted drawings of the athletes recently.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“It’s about this meg normal guy, who doesn’t think about anything until one wacky day, when he meets a dissident with a heart of gold.”

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson