Passed under the pretext of preserving security, the 2003 law was deployed as a tool of oppression against peaceful dissent.

In some political systems, dissent may be formally expressed by way of opposition politics, while politically repressive regimes may prohibit any form of dissent, leading to suppression of dissent and the encouragement of social or political activism.

Growing dissent against foreign influence and political repression culminated in the Iranian Revolution, which led to the establishment of an Islamic republic on 1 April 1979.

The fate of LiveJournal the most influential blogging platform in Russia, which is often used to express dissent and protest against the government is one unfortunate example.

Many people expressed their political dissent through boycotting the elections.

In a triumph for parliamentary democracy, the motion passed without dissent.

Such actions and attitudes amply justify my dissent of October 2004.

Political dissent is not tolerated in Saudi Arabia, an absolute monarchy.

Managing dissent is about recognizing the value of disagreement, discord and difference.

For 18 months after 9 11, he managed to suppress all dissent.

The provision was also relied upon in a dissent in Grimm v.

Encouraging dissent is a rebellious notion because it goes against our very instincts, which are to surround ourselves with opinions and advice that we already believe or want to be true.

The great stain on Meles s record will always be his intolerance of dissent.

Besides, most Russians support the government with no dissent at all, they say.

Indeed, his government s crackdown on dissent may well have cost Istanbul the 2020 Olympics.

Repression of political dissent, executions, torture and discrimination against women and minorities had continued with impunity and the Iranian authorities had ignored the recommendations of the Working Group against Arbitrary Detention and the Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression.

More recently, it appears that he ruled his little organization with no tolerance for dissent.

Nevertheless, de Gaulle s insights left a legacy that still causes some mistrust and dissent within NATO.

The history of world psychiatry is peppered with diagnoses of mental illness based on political dissent.

While dissent is the lifeblood of any open society, for China it is a dangerous poison.

By strictly prohibiting demonstrations, Saudi Arabia invites new methods for public dissent, mostly undertaken by young people.

Dissent and criticism of Bush's leadership in the War on Terror increased as the war in Iraq continued.

Several thinkers have argued that a healthy society needs not only to protect, but also to encourage dissent.

But, after a brief period of reform under Prime Minister Ali Amini, the regime cracked down on dissent.

SHANGHAI Since Xi Jinping was anointed as China s new president, reports of official repression of dissent have hardly abated.

But Weber s dissent opens up the possibility that small countries could vote down the center and the large members.

Re equilibration The Party protects its legitimacy, keeps the military subordinate, and manages to put a lid on popular dissent.

NEW YORK China has been widely criticized for its harsh treatment of almost any form of political dissent in Tibet.

Although dissent was mostly diverted to Afghanistan, bin Laden s most trusted companions (his wife, too) have remained mainly in Yemen.

On 26 January 2009, the coalition government collapsed due to the public dissent over the handling of the financial crisis.

These rights, broadly recognized as both civil individual and political rights, might be misused by States to suppress political dissent.

This is particularly awkward at a time when the Chinese authorities seem to be taking an even harder line on dissent.

The case highlights the growing land disputes in the country and the use of violence by government forces to stifle dissent

Central American liberals objected to this, but an army from Mexico under General Vicente Filisola occupied Guatemala City and quelled dissent.

Had it been invaded from its sides , and they were asked to dissent , they would have done so with little hesitation .

Had it been invaded from its sides , and they were asked to dissent , they would have done so with little hesitation .

Basically this was also a major outbreak, a culture of dissent, a culture of basically non conformism, which was not known before.

Ortega is wagering that attacking Bush will resonate with the Sandinistas and provoke them to close ranks, thereby stifling internal party dissent.

That is why people have continued to fill Tahrir Square whenever the military has tried to consolidate its power and suppress dissent.

The camps' revolutionary councils wielded supreme power and any suspicion of dissent was publicly and brutally punished, often with torture and imprisonment.

Whenever manipulation efforts fail, cyber attacks offer yet another powerful tool to crack down on dissent without triggering public accusations of formal censorship.

Specifically, any prolonged period of sub 7 growth could encourage opposition and dissent not only in the countryside, but also in urban centers.

Despite these countries lack of a tradition of open dissent, globalization has made it plain to all that economic development requires regime change.

With popular dissent growing and opposition forces strengthening, the authorities have sought to controll non governmental organizations (NGOs) and strengthen the security forces.

It seems, however, that the Turkish government's plan to censor dissent has backfired, as tweets coming out from Turkey are on the rise.