persecution

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Around 50,000 French Protestant Huguenots settled in England in the 17th century to escape persecution.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

An increasing number of Chinese citizens have tried to relocate abroad, whether to seek new opportunities or evade political persecution.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"We hypothesize that certain species with poorer general population health, specifically rattlesnakes with historic and current increased risks of human persecution, are likely more susceptible to infection with subsequent disease," said Mishin.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The Goldrich will open with a museum exhibition titled “Meet Your Neighbor,” amplifying diverse L.A. communities and featuring stories of Angelenos and their ancestors who resettled, immigrated or sought refuge from persecution and violence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

But the level of persecution in Germany changed dramatically in 1933 after Hitler had come to power.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti