house arrest
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Deng also crushed intraparty democracy, Pei said, with only Zhao Ziyang—the reform-minded party secretary who was placed under house arrest after opposing the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989—daring to experiment with it briefly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
He added that the Indian prime minister raised broader issues related to democracy in the neighbouring country and discussed Aung San Suu Kyi - currently under strict house arrest.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Mrs. Kirchner is serving a six-year sentence under house arrest for fraud in the administration of public-works contracts in the province of Santa Cruz.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Bolsonaro, 71, is currently serving his sentence under house arrest for health reasons.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
I heard from another prisoner that Winnie had recently been charged with violating her bans, which could lead to imprisonment or house arrest.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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