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Awareness Fuels Resistance
Government infiltration of protest movements aims to create a narrative that demonizes dissent, particularly through instigating violence. Despite attempts to delegitimize movements through censorship and media manipulation, recent successes indicate a shift towards broader support, now engaging middle-class populations and increasing overall reach. The effectiveness of grassroots communication, such as social media, has countered historical stigmatization. Nevertheless, authorities respond with aggressive measures, including detention under counter-terrorism laws, to suppress dissenting voices.