Sentence examples for stifle the protest from inspiring English sources

Putin's first year back in office as president was characterized by a largely successful effort to stifle the protest movement.

The regional administration ordered the rectors of the city's state-financed universities and institutes to stifle the protests.

Ms. Ibrahim, who first spoke to The Lede last January, two days into the uprising — and minutes before Egyptian authorities shut down the Internet in a desperate attempt to stifle the protests — says now that she is frustrated by the lack of fundamental change.

The Vietnamese government has since moved to stifle the protests.

"The increasing use of military courts to try civilians is proof of the resolute determination of the Venezuelan authorities to stifle the increasing protests and terrorize anyone who even considers expressing their opinions".

The law is likely to be rammed quickly through the State Duma and the Federation Council upper house, where United Russia holds a majority, underlining its importance to Putin as he tries to stifle the biggest protests against his rule since he first rose to power in 2000.

Professional journalists and photographers have detailed numerous attempts by police officers to stifle the reporting of protests.

But the regional government chose to stifle the highway safety protests anyway.

CAIRO — Egypt's interim president on Sunday banned public gatherings of more than 10 people without prior government approval, imposing hefty fines and prison terms for violators in a bid to stifle the near-constant protests roiling the country.

Not only did they stamp out any possibility of the youth burning London to the ground, but they also completely stifled the actual protest and march with their totalitarian efficiency.

Critics warn it is a step towards the militarisation of the police and could be used to stifle the democratic right to protest.