crackdown

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It was a founding member of the alliance that organised a vigil to mark Beijing's deadly crackdown on demonstrators in Tiananmen Square in 1989 -- but those events have been banned since 2020.

From Barron's

But he said he was sceptical of demands that the firm challenge the ICE crackdown more directly.

From BBC

She was sentenced to death for the crackdown in 2024 by Bangladesh's war crimes tribunal last year.

From BBC

The issues in here are topical around the globe, yet it’s handy to go in knowing that Thailand has its own history of deadly crackdowns against liberal activists.

From Los Angeles Times

Homan -- sent by the president to oversee the crackdown in the city -- said the reduction would take effect immediately, citing increased cooperation with local authorities.

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