In addition to a host of other human rights abuses, President Rahmon has imposed draconian rules on pious Muslims in Tajikistan, often with the express goal of preventing extremists like IS to flourish.
They have already enforced draconian rules around campaigning on social media.
In the Syrian province of Deir Ezzor, near the Iraq border, the Islamists have reportedly announced draconian rules for reporters.
The group controls much of the province, and has continued to impose draconian rules on the populace, prompting protests against the measures by civilians, who also oppose the Assad regime.
They hoped that Raqqa residents, having endured the Draconian rule of ISIS, would be open to the diametrically contrary values championed by Öcalan, from secularism to gender equality.
But Li claims that her experience has been one of illegally long hours and draconian rules for a basic daily wage of as little as £5.20.
It follows a series of similar disputes, including over the yet-to-be-opened London Garden Bridge, which has been criticised for its high maintenance costs, draconian rules and regular planned closures for corporate events.
The insurgents' draconian rules banning music, television and bras have steadily alienated much of Somali society, making it harder for the insurgents to raise money and find recruits.
Perhaps a victory in the trial he faced would have been his greatest achievement, and an opportunity to reexamine the draconian rules around academic publishing.
Tighter regulations on capital, with more draconian rules from the City watchdog expected in 2011, have also cut lending and will raise costs, the banks said, adding to their reluctance to offer risky loans.
