curfew

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While authorities insist the situation is under control, the imposition of a curfew underscores the seriousness of the threat and the urgency of preventing further escalation.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

That time is the usual curfew for TRNSMT, with the headliner typically performing from about 21:30-23:00.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Authorities have imposed a late-night curfew, which will remain in place until Wednesday in Gilgit and Skardu, where the army has been deployed on the streets.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Another correspondent said few people were on the streets inside Qamishli amid a curfew in place until Wednesday morning, with Kurdish security forces also lightly deployed and Kurdish flags and banners raised.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

They don’t always know where the checkpoints will be, and it was a good means to find out so we could avoid them on the way home after curfew.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein