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A 29-year-old student in the capital Kabul said a staffer had "visited the classrooms and announced that from now onwards, we are not allowed to bring smartphones to the university".

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

“You’re not allowed to open a lock without consulting a lawyer,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

He said staff haven’t told him or others why they’re not allowed to go out in the yard.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

"It feels like you're not allowed to help your mates out and pass your ticket on to them, because the club will accuse you of touting," Andy says.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

“He keeps shaking his head and tightening his lips. I think it’s because the hospital food tastes so bad, but he’s not allowed to eat anything else.”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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