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In the latest crackdown on children's access to addictive apps, the government said there will be a curfew for teenagers aged 16 and 17 on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, between midnight and 6:00 am.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

Businesses in Afghanistan's western city of Herat have suffered from a downturn in female customers opting to stay home following a recent crackdown by morality police on women's attire, according to shopkeepers, drivers and residents.

From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026

Jin embraced Christianity in the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square crackdown of 1989.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

It is the fourth time the daughter of disgraced former President Alberto Fujimori has sought the South American nation's presidency, promising this time to oversee a crackdown on organised crime.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

To some, the government’s crackdown did not seem imminent so they did not take the precautions necessary to lessen its effect.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

His predecessor, Kristi Noem, attracted unflattering attention for her department’s aggressive crackdowns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

The billions spent, the corruption crackdowns, the reshuffled soccer federation presidents—none of it has moved the needle on the only thing that matters: results on the pitch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

A surge in arrests of suspected foreign scammers in Sri Lanka has authorities concerned that the island is fast becoming a hub for online crime, following sweeping crackdowns in hotspots Cambodia and Myanmar.

From Barron's ● May 17, 2026

It’s the latest in a series of crackdowns on MacArthur Park.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

The police crackdowns mounted, and more and more migrants came to the church.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario