Repressive states accused of misusing Interpol Red Notices to target political opponentsInterpol, the world’s largest international police organization, is facing renewed scrutiny after an investigative report revealed that repressive governments have systematically abused its Red Notice system to pursue political opponents, journalists, and critics living abroad. Interpol Red Notices are among the organization’s most powerful mechanisms. The Red Notice system, investigators argue, has become one of the most effective tools in this transnational repression toolkit. Kyrgyzstan ranked 25th globally in terms of Red Notices issued, with 917 notices, according to Disclose. Unlike traditional extradition requests, Red Notices can be issued quickly and disseminated globally, often before the targeted individual has an opportunity to challenge the allegations.