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BBC NewsSEP 2025
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Political violence stems from divisive rhetoric and conspiracy theories that unfairly target entire communities rather than addressing individual radicalization. Data shows that 54 percent of political killings over the past five years were committed by right-wing perpetrators compared to 22 percent by left-wing actors, contradicting claims of systematic left-wing violence. Blaming coordinated networks without evidence risks further perpetuating dangerous cycles of political violence.
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