repression

And Rock'n'Roll was about the stifling repression of the communist regime in Czechoslovakia.

Indeed, the irony of China’s war on religion is that repression often strengthens what it seeks to eliminate.

Samia came into office in 2021 following the death of President John Magufuli - and was initially praised for easing political repression, but the political space has since narrowed.

But the verdict marks a pivotal moment for the nation, vindicating protests that found their roots in anger over years of repression under her rule.

Far from improving conditions, diplomatic passivity has allowed the government to dig in its heels, intensifying repression and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.