Facts are facts. She was not a political opponent because she did not get enough support to even participate in the debate. She was arrested for breaking the law, not for being a political opponent
It's a representative democracy. If we can't agree on at least this, then your opinions are not grounded in reality and there is no point talking further.
You decided on your interpretation regardless of the facts. I am not going to continue a discussion with a dishonest person who cannot admit to plain fact.